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Panther Springs United Methodist Church |
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Parent's Day OutPanther Springs Pre-Kindergarten & Day Out
Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays concurrent with the Hamblen County School System Calendar This program is available to children from 6 weeks to 4 years of age, (who are not currently enrolled in Kindergarten). The children are expected to attend for the program year. Our Program is overseen by an advisory council made up of four elementary school teachers and one school psychologist, which enables us to meet the emotional, spiritual, physical and academic needs of the children we serve. Purpose: Our program offers an opportunity for academic, emotional, spiritual, and social growth and development in a Christian, structured, loving, and learning environment. Our Pre-K class is designed to help your child develop skills necessary for his/her first steps to independence--KINDERGARTEN!!!Infants : (6 weeks to 2 years) We provide a safe and loving environment where your infant can explore, learn and grow. While your child is in our care, we try to maintain the schedule you have developed for him/her.Toddler I: (2 years) Our curriculum is designed to enhance your child’s social awareness. Music is an important part of our day in the Toddler I classroom. Activities are also provided to help develop the child’s fine and gross motor skills.Toddler II : (3 years) Our curriculum is designed to stimulate your child’s cognitive abilities, to develop fine and gross motor skills and to allow an opportunity for emotional, spiritual, and social development.Pre-Kindergarten : (4 - 5 years, not currently enrolled in Kindergarten)Our curriculum is designed to stimulate the students’ cognitive abilities, to develop fine and gross motor skills, and to offer an opportunity for academic, emotional and social growth in a Christian structured learning environment. Our Pre-K Program uses thematic units with emphasis on letter-sound relationships, numbers, colors and shapes. You will see lots of hands on learning activities, field trips and visits from local community resource persons. Emphasis is also placed on helping the students develop good listening skills. Our Pre-Kindergarten teacher holds a Child Development Associate and offers over six years experience to our program. |
