Sprouts Preschool offers a play-based curriculum that is available all year round. The teachers offer plenty of social time for the children to play with each other, as well as outdoor activities, reading time, gardening and naptime. The school also conducts dance and yoga classes, story time, singing, and assorted creative art projects. Interested parents can contact the administration to arrange for a tour of the house.
Named for its goal of creating an atmosphere as comforting and safe as home, Almost Home Childcare offers a variety of early childhood programs, such as preschool (including programs for infants and toddlers), before and after school care, kindergarten enrichment programs and summer camp.
Almost Home was founded in 1991 by Jennifer and Scott Soodek. Jennifer holds Masters degrees in Early Childhood Education and Community Counseling and has worked as a consultant for Work/Family Directions in Boston. She also has elementary school teaching experience.
Almost Home's infant program incorporates music, literature and toys that help children develop their motor skills. The program is highly individualized, with parents filling out extensive infant information forms detailing their child's schedule and routines. These forms serve as the basis for each child's daily care.
Children ages 1 through 3 enroll in the toddler program, which is based on an "integrated core curriculum." Daily themes are used to help the children explore art, music, literature, science, cooking, dance, motor development, language skills and social development. The preschool program uses monthly thematic units to help children develop positive self-esteem, creativity, problem solving skills and critical thinking skills. Themes may include units on subjects like dinosaurs, the rain forest or the solar system, and each unit incorporates lessons in areas including music, art, science, pre-math skills, pre-reading skills, writing and cooking.
Almost Home has two locations. The director of the location at 35 Copps Hill Rd., Fran Kelley, can be reached at 203-438-6118 or 203-438-8551. Bunny Kolf, the director of the location at 100 Danbury Rd., can be reached at 203-894-8208. Information is also available via e-mail at [email protected].
Turtle Creek Learning Academy provides programs for children beginning at age two-and-a-half, with specialized age-appropriate activities to help them develop the range of skills they'll need when entering grade school.
The school has a fenced-in playground adjacent to the building, which is equipped with a full wheelchair ramp to its entrance. It is yards from L&J Rebuilders in Marlboro. Visit Turtle Creek Learning Academy's website to learn more about its programs and schedules.
*Turtle Creek was voted by Patch Readers as one of the Favorite Pre-Schools in Marlboro.
Cassidy is a pre-school for children ages 2 ½ to 5 years old. As every parent knows how important the formative years are, Cassidy offers a nurturing and positive atmosphere for social interaction and education.
There are programs for toddlers and morning and afternoon sessions to accommodate busy schedules.
Little Learners' Academy offers numerous programs for infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks to 36 months, as well as pre-school for kids 3-4 years old, pre-k for 4-5 year olds and kindergarten for 5-6 year olds. Programs and lessons include Spanish, Hooked on Phonics, homework time, reading and writing, outside play, art, computers and more. The center also offers half day pre-k for 3-5 year olds and programs for school age children ages 6-12. The school-age program is from 3-6:30 p.m. when public school is in session and 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. when public school is closed. Summer camp is offered all day during the summer months. Children in class are given time to complete homework assignments with the help of a teacher and also are allowed free play time, during which they can enjoy art, board games, music and dance and computers with age-appropriate educational games. Check the website for program details or registration information.
The Learning Experience is a child development and learning center for newborns through Kindergarten age children. Its curriculum is tailored specifically to each age group.
Caregivers help infants develop their motor-sensory skills, while older children start learning academic fundamentals through the school's Learning Experience Academic Program--workbook based instruction designed to engage students and to develop reading, writing, analytical and conceptual skills. Teachers instruct L.E.A.P. in three stages; each stage builds on the previous level and prepares students for elementary school.
This center also runs a before school care and after school program for school-aged children up to 8 years old. Each program engages children in the sciences, arts and playtime. The school also runs a summer camp.
Getheseman Lutheran Church offers Sunday school, adult Bible school and worship service each Sunday. The church also provides Christian pre-school for ages 3-4.
The Learning Experience is a child care center chain. It offers day care services for children ages 6 weeks old to 6 years old. Before- and after-care is available for school-age children as well as summer camp programs.
The Learning Experience has locations throughout the United States. It offers child development and daycare services for children 6 weeks to 5 years old. Before- and after-school programs are also available for children up to age 10. A variety of enrichment programs are provided, including Marvelous Math, Suddenly Science, Movin' 'n' Groovin', Music 4 Me, Dancing Feet, Start to Art and Talent Sprouts. The curriculum includes the Learning Experience Academic Program 1 and 2, Fun with Phonics and Little Learners. A catalogue can be download from the website. This facility accepts state child-care resources funding.
