3 Year Old Program
Our 3 year old program is a very important part of All God's Children. We know the importance of starting children early in enhancing their development from toddlers to expressive 3 year olds. It is a special program that is rooted in Christian beliefs. We take the time to learn about Jesus through Bible stories, chapel time, songs and prayers from the heart.
We use Creative Curriculum for Preschool that provides children with opportunities to learn and practice newly gained skills, 3's for example are at that stage where they are learning to trust their parents, teacher and other important people in their lives. This trust gives them confidence to become independent, in turn, to feel pride at being able to do anything in and out of the classroom. It also offers challenges just beyond the level of their present mastery and it takes place in the environment of a community where children are safe and valued, where their physical needs are met, and where they feel secure. Incorporated is new information about the content in literacy, math, science, social studies, the arts, and technology that preschool children can and will learn here at AGC. The Curriculum is shown in ways that support children's academic progress while respecting the way they grow and develop. The subject areas are organized into interest areas; Blocks, Dramatic Play, Toys and Games, Art, Library, Discovery, Sand and Water, Music and Movement, Cooking, Computers, and the Outdoors. Our teachers use these interest areas and objectives, made by the Creative Curriculum, to observe each child's development and to create goals for their students. The goals and objectives are based on four areas; Social/ Emotional Development, Physical Development, Cognitive Development and Language Development.
To help enhance social skills, AGC utilizes PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports). This is a center-wide discipline program that provides tools for schools to use to help their students gain appropriate behaviors in school environments but as well as outside of school. See the link for tools you can use at home.
We use Creative Curriculum for Preschool that provides children with opportunities to learn and practice newly gained skills, 3's for example are at that stage where they are learning to trust their parents, teacher and other important people in their lives. This trust gives them confidence to become independent, in turn, to feel pride at being able to do anything in and out of the classroom. It also offers challenges just beyond the level of their present mastery and it takes place in the environment of a community where children are safe and valued, where their physical needs are met, and where they feel secure. Incorporated is new information about the content in literacy, math, science, social studies, the arts, and technology that preschool children can and will learn here at AGC. The Curriculum is shown in ways that support children's academic progress while respecting the way they grow and develop. The subject areas are organized into interest areas; Blocks, Dramatic Play, Toys and Games, Art, Library, Discovery, Sand and Water, Music and Movement, Cooking, Computers, and the Outdoors. Our teachers use these interest areas and objectives, made by the Creative Curriculum, to observe each child's development and to create goals for their students. The goals and objectives are based on four areas; Social/ Emotional Development, Physical Development, Cognitive Development and Language Development.
To help enhance social skills, AGC utilizes PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports). This is a center-wide discipline program that provides tools for schools to use to help their students gain appropriate behaviors in school environments but as well as outside of school. See the link for tools you can use at home.
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What a typical day looks like in our 3 year old classroom:
8:30 - Arrival
8:35 - Books & Puzzles
8:45 - Opening Circle
8:55 - Centers
9:50 - Large Group
10:00 -Snack
10:40 - Outdoor
11:10 - Jesus Time
11:30 - Dismissal
(Subject to change)
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We have three classes of 3 year old preschool. A class of 16 from 8:30 to 11:30 on Wednesday and Friday mornings and another class of 16 from 8:30 to 11:30 on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The third class is wrapped into childcare, for families needing preschool and all day care. A snack schedule is emailed to parents every month. Parents are asked to provide nutritious snacks for the class about four to five times during the year. Snack days will be assigned by the teachers and posted on the monthly calendar outside the classroom door. A snack bag is given to the child the day before snack is brought. A child feels proud when it is their turn to take the bag home and fill it. During a child's birthday, the child will be assigned to bring treats on or near his/her birthday. It is not necessary to follow the Department of Human Services Guidelines (see handbook) on the this day but snacks do need to be prepackaged. Birthdays are a great day for a parent or grandparent to visit!
Enrollment and Tuition
The 3's preschool room allows us to have 16 children per class. With limited spots available, we encourage you to act fast to reserve your child’s spot.
To apply for enrollment, go to our Enrollment tab and fill out the form. The AGC office will be with you in next couple of days.
All Tuition is collected via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) every week. The enrollment fee can be paid either by EFT or check. There is a $20.00 Non-Sufficient Funds return fee. IF for any reason you are in need of special payment arrangements, please discuss your needs with the Director.
We believe that we have created a wonderful place where your child can feel safe and special every time they walk through the door but we also understand the need for affordable education and childcare for today's growing families.
To apply for enrollment, go to our Enrollment tab and fill out the form. The AGC office will be with you in next couple of days.
All Tuition is collected via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) every week. The enrollment fee can be paid either by EFT or check. There is a $20.00 Non-Sufficient Funds return fee. IF for any reason you are in need of special payment arrangements, please discuss your needs with the Director.
We believe that we have created a wonderful place where your child can feel safe and special every time they walk through the door but we also understand the need for affordable education and childcare for today's growing families.
For more in depth information on All God's Children's 3 year old program, see our Handbook.