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WELCOME TO LITTLE SPROUTS PRE-SCHOOL!
Little Sprouts is preparing for the 2009-10 school year enrollment. In house registration has begun. Our Open House to the community was held on Saturday, January 10, 2009 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. Please share this with your friends and neighbors as our students and parents are our best advertisements. Please call the office at (516) 746-4889 for more information or to schedule a tour.
Looking for a safe environment in which your young child can learn? Here is the place. Let your child " Come Grow With Us."
Two year old program - Tuesday/Thursday AM or Monday/Wednesday/Friday AM or a Monday-Friday class from 9:15-11:15. It runs from October to May. Parents/caregivers attend with the child for most of October then after a transitioning period, the children stay in the class with teacher and assistant independently. Children are introduced to school tools and taught to correctly use scissors, markers, crayons, paint brushes, etc. in a variety of activities. Tactile activities such as playdough, fingerpainting, sand and water play are explored. The day's events include storytime, project time, snack, movement/song activities and outdoor/playroom play. Maximum enrollment for this class is 10 children. Children need to at least wear pull-ups regarding toileting issues. Parents will be called to return for a clean up of messy toileting problems.
Three year old program - Tuesday/Thursday, Monday/Wednesday/Friday or a combination of both for 5 days is offered in the AM (9-11:30) or PM (12:15-2:45) sessions. A teacher and assistant run the room with a maximum of 15 children per class. It runs from September-mid June. Children learn to follow a routine of the day and improve independence skills such as taking care of belongings, putting on coat, setting and cleaning up table space, sharing and putting away toys, taking turns and following directions. Curriculum includes colors, shapes, name recognition, numbers, animals, farm life, community helpers and seasons/holidays.
Four year old program - Monday-Friday AM (9:00-11:30), Monday/Wednesday/Friday PM (12:15-2:45) or Tuesday/Thursday PM or Monday-Friday PM classes are available. Maximum class is 15 with a teacher and assistant. Independence, mastery of kindergarten readiness skills and development of self-control are stressed in this year. Children work on printing skills, alphabet, math readiness, colors, shapes, rhyming, patterning reading comprehension and motor skills, etc. to develop necessary kindergarten skills. Occasionally, children are assigned homework for continued review at home. All classes utilize the playground or Epiphany room for group games and development of large motor skills.
* 3 & 4 year olds must be toilet trained, at least in pull-ups. When appropriate and available, outside visitors such as police, dentists, fire fighters, etc. are invited to class.
Call 746-4889 to schedule a tour. Register quickly as it is first come, first serve. Registration for each September-June school year begins in the preceeding January, and continues until all spots are filled.
Sandy Haggerty, our Director and Teacher, a former director/teacher and an experienced early childhood professional with twenty years experience, teaches the 4 year old classes full time with the help of Mrs. Laura Drew her assistant.
Peggy Schlatter joined our staff in 2006. Peggy teaches 3 year old classes full time with the help of Ms. Jessica Fileti - 3 mornings. Also working with Peggy 2 mornings and 3 afternoons is Mrs. Stephanie Thornton and Mrs. Kathleen Rontanini who assists her on 2 afternoons. Peggy has 25 credits in early childhood education at Adelphi and is working on completing her Master's degree. She also holds a membership in the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Dorienne Moser is the 2 year old class Teacher. Her assistant Mrs. Kathleen Rontanini works with her 5 mornings and 3 afternoons. Dorriene has been enjoying working with the toddlers since the start of our program.
We are proud of our teachers' dedication to our mission and their teamwork approach towards the children's best preschool experience. We can provide tours while the children are in session so new parents can see the child's environment first hand. Our director has administrative time on two afternoons to schedule meetings with parents and arrange tours. Call ahead between 9:00 and noon to reserve a time or arrange for an appointment. Our school children and staff reflect the diverse neighborhood we are in. Come see our new facilities and experience the fun and positive learning environment at Little Sprouts.
Contact us at 516-746-4889 for further information.
