PRD Preschool Brochure 2020.2021 School Year

REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

Piedmont Recreation Department

• Parent/guardian signature required with registration (incomplete or unsigned forms are not processed).

Preschools

• Registrations for Preschool Programs are processed “lottery style” and Piedmont residents receive one week priority.

2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR ADMISSION

• If your child is enrolled in a Preschool Program, a FIRST MONTH’S TUITION is due at the time of registration. If your child is placed on a waitlist, you will NOT be charged.

• FIRST MONTH’S TUITION is refundable (less $50 processing fee) for 14 days from registration transaction date. Requests must be made in writing.

After 14 days, all payments are NON-REFUNDABLE. • Families are notified of preschool enrollment via e/mail within five business days.

• Parent/guardian must present child's proof of immunization at the time of registration.

• Proof of residency may be required at the time of registration. Use of grandparents or other Piedmont residences are not permitted.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS STARTING JANUARY 13th, 2020

REGISTRATION DEADLINES: Piedmont Residents: Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 Non-Residents: Tuesday, February 18th, 2020

Our Programs First Step 15-24 Months

Tiddlywinks 2 Years

M/W/F or Tu/Th 9:00am-12:00pm

M/W/F or Tu/Th 9:15am-12:15pm

Hillside Playschool

Enchanted Playland

• Children in First Step, Tiddlywinks or Skipping Stones are not required to be toilet-trained. Parents need to supply diapers, wipes, and a change of clothing at program site.

3-5 Years

3-5 Years

M/W/F or Tu/Th 9:00am-1:00pm

M/W/F or Tu/Th 9:00am-1:00pm

• Children in Hillside Playschool, Enchanted Playland or Pre-K MUST BE TOILET-TRAINED.

Skipping Stones

Pre-K

2.5-5 Years

4.5-5 Years

M,Tu,W,Th 9:00am-1:00pm

M,Tu,W, Th 8:45am-12:45pm

Submit PRD Preschool Forms and Payments via: Email: prdpreschools@piedmont.ca.gov Or in Person to: 358 Hillside Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94611

School Year: August 18 2020 - May 26 2021* *Program start dates may vary

PRD OFFERS SIX PLAY-BASED PROGRAMS Our team of educators is committed to providing a warm and safe environment to best support children’s natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. We are dedicated to the development of a school/home community in which teachers and families learn and grow together. We offer structure and flexibility to encourage individual exploration and growth. Because of small class size, children are able to create relationships that nurture social skills and explore activities based on their developing needs.

FIRST STEP Director: Maureen Isom 15 Months by December 1, 2020 (Participant must be walking by program start date) We want that First Step away from home to feel comfortable and safe. Teachers provide a warm and nurturing environment where little ones learn to trust other child care providers.

Children explore and interact through playful activities, art, music, and movement both indoors and outdoors. A strong emphasis is placed on sharing, taking turns and respecting personal space.

10 Children / 3 Teachers

TIDDLYWINKS Director: Alise Lanaux 2 years old BY October 1 or 3 years old AFTER December 1, 2020 At Tiddlywinks we learn through PLAY: For the magical YEAR TWO, children have the opportunity to develop independence, self-help, and social skills while they experiment with materials and develop friendships in a relaxed atmosphere. The curriculum is play-based, and as children explore art, science, singing, dancing, circle time and outdoor play/discovery time, teachable moments are instilled throughout the days.

16 Children / 4 Teachers

SKIPPING STONES Director: Fallon Spencer Children must be at least 2 years 6 months to participate.

Skipping Stones is a play-based program with a curriculum that emerges from children’s interests, and individual, developmental needs. Within the context of short and long term projects, children experience learning at their own pace.

The classroom is organized by learning centers for the children to explore play, writing table, art and science discovery. Each of these areas gives children the opportunity to flex their early math and literacy skills, through play. During circle time, children experience story time, music and movement, games, and finger-plays.

5:1 Student - Teacher Ratio

HILLSIDE PLAYSCHOOL Director: Kara Grover 3 years old BY or 5 years old AFTER December 1, 2020 Hillside Playschool is a play-based program that emphasizes learning through active engagement with the environment.

With an emergent curriculum, children follow their interests and learn at their own pace with short and long term activities.

Our classroom is organized by learning centers, which give children the opportunity to flex their early math and literacy skills, through play. More in depth art, science, cooking and gardening projects are offered based on the children’s interests and developmental needs. We spend lots of time outside exploring our garden, sand area, and taking many neighborhood walks. We strive to support self-confidence and independence while encouraging empathy and positive social skills.

10 Children / 2 Teachers

ENCHANTED PLAYLAND Director: Kristi One Feather 3 years old BY or 5 years old AFTER December 1, 2020 Where your child individually and with their peers, will notice observe and discover the amazing wonders and mysteries of our world and beyond. Our open ended exploration playfully fosters your child's growth, autonomy, and creativity. We are building empathetic, respectful relationships with each other and our world. Through perseverance we are achieving competence and confidence, while developing our critical thinking skills.

Our environment is thoughtfully designed to playfully challenge and inspire further creative exploration of concepts, while relating to seasonal themes. We are providing an enriching, consistent, supportive foundation for your child. Let's Play 8 Children / 1 Teacher

PRE-K Director: Lisa Bunn 4.5 years BY August 1 or 5.5 years AFTER December 1, 2020 At PRE-K children experience learning at their own pace and are gently guided towards kindergarten readiness. Children enjoy circle time, sharing time, literature, art, math, science, indoor and outdoor play, singing, gardening, dancing and dramatic play. Integrated into these activities is a consistent focus on development of positive self-esteem, selfconfidence building, learning of pro-social behavior; responding positively and compassionately to each other; identifying and acknowledging our own and others’ feelings and learning to resolve conflict peacefully. Children are given the opportunity to make choices: they learn that feelings, thoughts, and emotions are worthwhile, discover consequences of their choices and gain competence in decision-making, which leads to the success and motivation in future learning.

12 Children / 3 Teachers

PRD Preschool 2020/2021 Programs Parent Observations and Locations: Parent Observations will be available at the Piedmont Recreation Department and Community Hall Beginning January 14th 2020 Locations: First Step, Tiddlywinks, and Pre-K Programs are located at the Piedmont Community Hall (Lower Level), 711 Highland Avenue Skipping Stones, Hillside Playschool, and Enchanted Playland are located at the Piedmont Recreation Department, 358 Hillside Avenue.

To Schedule an observation: Visit signupgenius.com and search prdpreschools@piedmont.ca.gov