Tuesday, March 17, 2009
How This Preschool Got Started
Ever since I was in college I had thought of one day having my own preschool, now that day has finally come! I love to teach, and I taught for the Clark County School District for a few years until I decided to stay at home with my oldest son. I have never regretted my staying home, but I have truly missed teaching. Now that my children are getting a little older, I found it was time for me to pursue opening Mrs. B's Preschool!
Monday, March 16, 2009
About This Preschool
What is this school's purpose?
This school has been in the planning stages for years. Only in the past few months has this dream of a school come into fruition. The basic focus for this school is to prepare our little ones for not only grade school, but for a place in society. This main focus drives for a concentration on small class sizes, a wide range of subject criteria, acceptable social behavior, and instilling self-confidence.
What will be taught?
A broad curriculum is also an important aspect to this school. Multiculturalism, learning about various occupations, observing animals and plant life, as well as exploring the earth and the sky and all they hold are a few examples of the areas we will study.
What days and times are available?
In order to be the most flexible for the parents, I am holding classes on Monday and Wednesday, morning or afternoon, and on Tuesday and Thursday, morning or afternoon. In the registration form, you will number your preferred day and time as 1, then your second choice, and so on. I want to accommodate all of my parents if possible. The decision will be made by the order of registration.
This school will correspond to the CCSD Nine Month Calendar. The only difference is I will be adding an additional day on June 3rd.
What is the cost?
I have enrolled my son in two different preschools, as well as have had many opportunities to see how tuition is paid. I want to be as fair as possible, and felt it unreasonable to ask for a month's payment- regardless of holidays, etc.
My son's most recent school organized each pay period by sessions. Each session has approximately 8 days of school, so payment is not by the month per say, but by a grouping of 7 or8 classes.
For example: In August the first day of school is August 25th. Some schools would ask for a full month's payment for only two days. Instead, the first session's payment will be $100.00 for August 25th, 27th, September 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, and 17th. Session 2's payment is due on September 22nd for the next 8 school days.
I have completed a session calendar for the entire year and will post it on this site as well as have copies available at school.
What about late fees?
A late fee of $10 per week will be added after the first week.
Is there a registration fee?
A one time non-refundable registration/ materials fee will be required of $50.
What if my child does not attend for a full session?
If your child does not attend for a full session, and you have not yet paid for that session, but you have notified me that they are returning, a $40 late fee will be added to that session's payment just as you were adding $10 per week. If I am not notified of an interest in returning and you have not paid, your child's spot may be given to a child on the waiting list. Please give 30 days notice if your child will not be attending, or you may be charged for that upcoming session.
How do I register?
First, add a comment to this post or email me directly at mariebindrup@gmail.com to hold your spot. Then, you may come to the school and fill out the registration form as well as pay the non-refundable $50 registration/materials fee.
I will be posting the daily routine/schedule as well as the first session's activities soon. Please feel free to post a comment or email me at mariebindrup@gmail.com for any questions and concerns you may have.
What age does my child need to be?
I am planning for activities and lessons for 3-6 year old students. This is possible due to the small class size of 6, and more one on one time with me. Students need to be potty-trained to attend.
Will there be homework?
Work to be practiced at home will be available, but not mandatory. I strongly encourage every parent to take the time to go over each practice sheet whenever possible as well as reading to your child daily. When a practice sheet is returned, the student will receive a small reward.
What is assessment time?
Each day while the students are being dropped off, I will be pulling each student aside for informal assessments. This is to make sure your child gets one on one instruction, as well as allows me to better understand what each student needs as to additional instruction/attention.
I will also be performing formal assessments at the end of each quarter. This schedule will correspond to the CCSD Nine Month calendar.
This school has been in the planning stages for years. Only in the past few months has this dream of a school come into fruition. The basic focus for this school is to prepare our little ones for not only grade school, but for a place in society. This main focus drives for a concentration on small class sizes, a wide range of subject criteria, acceptable social behavior, and instilling self-confidence.
What will be taught?
A broad curriculum is also an important aspect to this school. Multiculturalism, learning about various occupations, observing animals and plant life, as well as exploring the earth and the sky and all they hold are a few examples of the areas we will study.
What days and times are available?
In order to be the most flexible for the parents, I am holding classes on Monday and Wednesday, morning or afternoon, and on Tuesday and Thursday, morning or afternoon. In the registration form, you will number your preferred day and time as 1, then your second choice, and so on. I want to accommodate all of my parents if possible. The decision will be made by the order of registration.
This school will correspond to the CCSD Nine Month Calendar. The only difference is I will be adding an additional day on June 3rd.
What is the cost?
I have enrolled my son in two different preschools, as well as have had many opportunities to see how tuition is paid. I want to be as fair as possible, and felt it unreasonable to ask for a month's payment- regardless of holidays, etc.
My son's most recent school organized each pay period by sessions. Each session has approximately 8 days of school, so payment is not by the month per say, but by a grouping of 7 or8 classes.
For example: In August the first day of school is August 25th. Some schools would ask for a full month's payment for only two days. Instead, the first session's payment will be $100.00 for August 25th, 27th, September 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, and 17th. Session 2's payment is due on September 22nd for the next 8 school days.
I have completed a session calendar for the entire year and will post it on this site as well as have copies available at school.
What about late fees?
A late fee of $10 per week will be added after the first week.
Is there a registration fee?
A one time non-refundable registration/ materials fee will be required of $50.
What if my child does not attend for a full session?
If your child does not attend for a full session, and you have not yet paid for that session, but you have notified me that they are returning, a $40 late fee will be added to that session's payment just as you were adding $10 per week. If I am not notified of an interest in returning and you have not paid, your child's spot may be given to a child on the waiting list. Please give 30 days notice if your child will not be attending, or you may be charged for that upcoming session.
How do I register?
First, add a comment to this post or email me directly at mariebindrup@gmail.com to hold your spot. Then, you may come to the school and fill out the registration form as well as pay the non-refundable $50 registration/materials fee.
I will be posting the daily routine/schedule as well as the first session's activities soon. Please feel free to post a comment or email me at mariebindrup@gmail.com for any questions and concerns you may have.
What age does my child need to be?
I am planning for activities and lessons for 3-6 year old students. This is possible due to the small class size of 6, and more one on one time with me. Students need to be potty-trained to attend.
Will there be homework?
Work to be practiced at home will be available, but not mandatory. I strongly encourage every parent to take the time to go over each practice sheet whenever possible as well as reading to your child daily. When a practice sheet is returned, the student will receive a small reward.
What is assessment time?
Each day while the students are being dropped off, I will be pulling each student aside for informal assessments. This is to make sure your child gets one on one instruction, as well as allows me to better understand what each student needs as to additional instruction/attention.
I will also be performing formal assessments at the end of each quarter. This schedule will correspond to the CCSD Nine Month calendar.
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