Our e-mail address is christchurchnhp@optonline.net.
WELCOME TO LITTLE SPROUTS PRE-SCHOOL!
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, stay in the class with teacher and assistant independently. Children are introduced to use school tools correctly such as 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, number, 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 with director, Kathy Hesse. 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.
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Kathleen Hesse, our Director and Head Teacher, has a Master degree and state certification in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and has taught pre-school for over 20 years. She also leads some of three year old classes this year.
Our 4 year old classes are taught by Sandy Haggerty, a former director/teacher and an experienced early childhood professional with twenty years experience.
Peggy Schlatter joined our staff in 2006 as a teacher of 3 year olds. She also was an interim teacher of 2 year olds. She is currently taking education courses toward a degreee.
Tabassum Syed is the lead teacher of the 2 year olds. She completed her graduate degree in early childhood education at Adelphi University. She has taught the toddler class since its beginning.
Paula Bachhuber (Teaching Assistant for the 4 year olds)
Marilyn Beck (Teaching Assistant for the 3 year olds)
Dorriene Moser is the assisting teacher for the two year olds.
Our staff has been together since each class has begun. We are proud of our teachers stability, team work and consistency.
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 tours. Call ahead to reserve a time. Call 9:00-noon for an appointment. Our school children and staff reflect the diverse neighborhood we are in. Because of our pastor's community involvement (see separate page), there is children of many faiths in our school. 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.
