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Mother’s Morning Out
A MINISTRY OF
THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MONTEREY
501 EL DORADO STREET, MONTEREY, CA 93940
(831) 373-1067
California License #270710123
PARENT’S GUIDE
As of May 2011 our non-refundable Registration fee is $65.00 which is due upon enrollment and the Daily Tuition is $21.00 per day which is due monthly. These fees may be subject to change during the school year.
Thank you for your interest in our program. Please be sure to fill out all of your information on the waiting list form and we will contact you when there is an opening for your child. We periodically send out information regarding the waiting list with an enclosed postcard to be returned if you are still interested in our program. We look forward to enrolling your child soon.
General Information
As a ministry to our congregation and community we offer a Mother’s Morning Out Pre-School program. It is for children ages two through pre-kindergarten. This is an opportunity for mothers to attend Bible study, spend time with a younger child, go shopping, etc. The program is designed as a ministry to parents whose current responsibilities are primarily in the home.
Our non-profit pre-school is not subsidized by any outside organization. Your child’s tuition goes for staff, facilities and supplies for your child. Due to the small tuition that is charged, we are always happy to accept donations of money, time and supplies.
Purpose
Our weekday program is designed to minister to children and to help develop a positive self-concept through the curriculum and activities we provide. We provide an appropriate environment for the child between the ages of two through pre-kindergarten. The student can participate in many activities that will encourage their development and growth physically, socially, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually.
It is only as children become aware of the good about themselves and the world around them, that they are able to develop a positive self image which will serve as the foundation for developing a Christian faith of loving, helping and sharing.
Main Room Schedule
For the children who are ages three years six months old to five years old (children in this room must be toilet trained). The curriculum is developmentally appropriate for the pre-schooler. It includes experiences in art, house play, block area, manipulative materials, cooking experience, story time, science, outdoor play, language and math readiness.
9:00am – 12:00pm Monday/Wednesday/Friday
or
9:00am – 12:00pm Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 WORK/PLAY TIME
10:15 CLEAN UP
10:25 CIRCLE TIME/SNACK
11:00 OUTSIDE TIME
11:30 SMALL GROUP TIME** (children work in groups of 5-6 with one teacher)
11:50 CLEAN UP/GOING HOME TIME
This schedule is an approximate time line of your child’s day.
**The small groups are:
COLOR/SHAPE/MATH CONCEPTS
* children acquire pre-math skills through hands on situations that are both meaningful and fun.
* children will be sorting, matching, measuring and developing shape, color and number recognition.
LETTER RECOGNITION
* children acquire letter readiness skills through hands on activities (i.e. Alphabet bingo, letter tubs, salt boxes, etc.)
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
* the development of small motor skills in cutting, lacing, stringing, manipulating nuts and bolts, sorting with tongs and using other hands on experiences.
CONCEPTS
* discovering the differences of alike/different; over/under; front/back; in/out.
These are all expanded as we progress through the year.
Little Critters Schedule
For children who are age two years old to three years five months old (children in this room can be wearing diapers, although you need to be making every effort to toilet train your child). The curriculum is developmentally appropriate for the pre-schooler. It includes experiences in art, house play, block area, manipulative materials, cooking experiences, story time, science, outdoor play and math readiness.
9:00am – 12:00pm Monday/Wednesday/Friday
or
9:00am – 12:00pm Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 WORK/PLAY TIME
10:00 CIRCLE TIME
10:10 SNACK TIME/TOILET
10:30OUTSIDE TIME
11:10CIRCLE TIME
11:30 SMALL GROUP/SHARING
11:50 GOING HOME TIME/MUSIC
This schedule is an approximate time line for your child’s day.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN SCHEDULE
“Making the Pieces Fit”
“Pre-Kindergarten” is for the children who will be eligible for kindergarten during the following fall (children in this room must be toilet trained). The curriculum is developmentally appropriate for the pre-kindergarten child. It includes experiences in art, house play, block area, manipulative materials, cooking experience, story time, science, outdoor play, language, letter recognition and math units from U.C. Berkeley/Lawrence Hall of Science “The Gems” (Great Explorations in Math) series and “AIM” (Activities Integrating Math and Science) units and Mathland. We also include a Phonics program called Animated Alphabet by Jim Stone.
This is the only program offered with Kindergarten readiness; due to the fact that all children are eligible for Kindergarten the following Fall. The Pre-Kindergarten schedule for small groups is not taught in the morning.
1:00pm – 3:30pm Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
1:00 WORK/SCIENCE/PLAY TIME
1:55 CLEAN UP
2:10 CIRCLE TIME (CALENDAR, SHARING, MUSIC, BOOKS)
2:25 SMALL GROUP
2:45 SNACK – OUTSIDE TIME
3:15 BOOK CHECKOUT/GOING HOME TIME
This schedule is an approximate time line for your child’s day.
The children work in groups of 5-6 with one teacher. All children will have the opportunity of working with each teacher who teaches a different skill.