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Happy
Days Pre-School
Since its
inception in September 1974, Happy Days Pre-School has
endeavored to maintain a high standard of excellence in
all areas of education and socialization for the three
and four year old preschooler.
Many
opportunities for growth, learning, creative expression,
and personal development in a safe and carefully
supervised environment have been offered. Our aim has
been to encourage each child to excel to the best of his
or her capabilities while at the same time, making
learning a fun experience.
Our staff
has been carefully selected for their academic
credentials, Christian character and love of
children.
The
quality of our school is well known by educators in the
public and private sector, and we invite you to come and
see for yourself why our children excel.
Bible
We are
dedicated to the needs of the whole child, and to the
nurturing of their complete development in mind, body
and spirit. Even at the age of three and four, a solid
foundation can be laid for moral and spiritual values.
Therefore, we use simple Bible stories and songs as an
important tool in the work of character
building.
Reinforcement
Praise and
encouragement are liberally used to help your child
learn skills in all areas of our program. Our program
includes many things that you are trying to accomplish,
such as zipping, buttoning, tying, hanging clothes,
using the rest rooms and cleaning up after play. Help is
always given where needed, but we encourage parents to
allow their children to become more independent and care
for themselves at home as well.
Student
Progress
Lessons
focus on colors, shapes, numbers, alphabet recognition,
recital, arts, crafts, discussions of the home, family,
pets, community, etc. A language and communication
skills program helps to provide development in both
listening and verbal areas. Activities encompassing the
sensory experiences of seeing, smelling, hearing,
tasting and touching are also included.
Children
are taught a variety of songs during the year. They
participate in simple games, story time and other
special activities
In
addition to the activities listed, time is provided
daily for music, free play, kindness, sharing, prayer,
and Bible stories. During free play and snack time, the
children are taught to function in a social setting and
to practice fair play.
The school
provides a snack everyday for your child.
Your
child's birthday can be celebrated with classmates if
you contact the school office. During the month of
February, your child's teacher will submit a written
report to the parents on his/her academic and social
progress in the program. Parent-Teacher conferences are
available upon request.
Outdoor
Facilities
When
weather permits, the children enjoy their free play time
outside in our fenced in playground, with equipment
designed to encourage muscular coordination and
independence.
Summer Recreation
Activities are designed to reinforce
our learning objectives, as well as providing peer
interaction in an informal setting. The program includes
such activities as art & crafts, music, outdoor
water play, special activity days, snack time &
barbecues.
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Program
Hours
Our
Pre-School program includes three programs:
A.M. 8:45
- 11:45
P.M. 12:30
- 3:30
Full days
hours are available with a nominal charge for lunch
hour. In case of inclement weather, all emergency
closings are announced on the radio and/or via this
website. As a rule, we are closed when the Bay Shore
School District is closed.
Registration
Information
Registration
for our ten month program or our summer program is open
throughout the year on a space-availability
basis.
Tuition
Policy
Payments
are due one month in advance and on the first day of the
month. A 10% discount is available for a second child.
Please contact the Pre-School office at 631-665-5241 or
via e-mail for current rates. |