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Philosophy
Fox Learning Center provides a high quality early childhood program in a safe and nurturing environment that stimulates the development of young children physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. Children learn best through first hand sensory experiences, which are presented, in a warm and loving atmosphere by trained, certified and experienced teachers and aides. Our staff is our greatest asset! Most of them have been with us for many years providing our children with the stability they need. Our teachers stimulate your child's interests through a creative, multi-faceted curriculum designed to promote a positive self-image in each child and encourage your child's independence and growth.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Parents are encouraged to visit often, join us for field trips, and to share their skills and talents with us. YOU ARE WELCOME TO VISIT AT ANY TIME!
Parent conferences are scheduled formally twice a year so you may discuss your child's developmental progress. Informal conferences may be arranged at any time at your convenience.
You will receive newsletters monthly during the school year to let you know more about the daily activities at school.
Feel free to stop in school or telephone to talk to the teacher either before or after class.
Parents are encouraged to supply the school with any information that will help the staff better understand their child.
We at F.L.C. are always ready to listen to parents and are eager to involve them wherever and whenever possible.
FIELD TRIPS
You will be notified two weeks in advance of any trip outside of the school building. We must have signed permission for your child to accompany us on the field trip. Parents are encouraged to join us (it's fun!) to help supervise and transport some of the children.
All field trips are provided at no charge to parents.
CERTIFICATIONS
Fox Learning Center is licensed by the N.J. Department of Youth and Family Services. We are inspected periodically by several other regulatory agencies to ensure the best for your child.
All our teachers are college graduates with a specialization in early childhood education.
The staff is required to attend frequent seminars to update and maintain their skills.
CALENDAR AND HOURS
The calendar and theme list are distributed at the beginning of the school year.
We have three preschool classes and an accredited kindergarten. Children are divided into classes by age.
School hours are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Children may attend 2, 3, 4 or 5 days a week for nursery school, full day or half day session. Full day students participate in both a morning and afternoon class.
Nursery school sessions begin at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Dismissals are 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Half day sessions include 4 hours either morning (9-1) or afternoon (1-5).
We have a 9 week summer camp program which is run as a separate program.
CURRICULUM
LANGUAGE ARTS - Story time, show and tell, bulletin board discussions, dramatic play, puppetry, individual reading readiness centers, letter games, position phrase games, learning about opposites, classification and rhyming words, writing class stories, listening games.
SCIENCE - Simple experiments in the subject of air, magnification, water, plants, magnetism, chemical reactions, ecology.
MATHEMATICS - Counting, individual math readiness centers, time, measurement, size, shape, comparisons of sets, cooking.
CREATIVE ARTS - Group singing to piano accompaniment, rhythm band, singing games, movement songs and records, experimentation with many different art media, role playing, wood working. Music and dance classes are provided at no cost to parents.
PHYSICAL FITNESS - Gymnastics, movement exploration, games, exercises, indoor and outdoor play, balance beam, parachute games, ball and hoop activities, and small muscle activities like cutting, pasting, name writing and manipulative toys.
SOCIAL STUDIES - Bulletin board discussions, story time, field trips, guest speakers, films relating to our themes each week. Sample themes are the seasons, our family and homes, community helpers, nutrition and good hygiene, holidays around the world, street and drug safety, marine life, our five senses.
COMPUTER EDUCATION - Positive introduction to computer using many “award winning” preschool programs in our computer lab.
SOCIAL GROWTH - Exploration of new relationships, develop feelings of security and self-worth, become more self-directed, develop the ability to take turns, share, and respect the rights of others.
Each child is viewed as a unique person with an individual pattern and timing of growth. Children are allowed to move at their own pace in acquiring important skills in all areas.
The curriculum is integrated so that learning occurs primarily through projects, learning games, and activities which are appropriate to the developmental levels of the children.
TRANSPORTATION, ARRIVAL, AND DISMISSAL
When dropping off your child, you are requested to enter the one way drive and stop near the front door. A staff member will assist your child from the car. At other times, please part in a designated spot and escort your child inside. At the 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM dismissals, your child will be escorted to your car by a staff member. Please park in a spot or pull all the way around the loop drive close the exit and wait in your car. Children attending either the half or full day program must be signed in and out each day. You will be asked to fill out a pick-up list for your child. No one other than those on the list will be allowed to pick up your child at school.
SAFETY
Periodic fire and storm safety drills are held to familiarize children and staff with appropriate emergency procedures.
Our school is equipped with a state-of-the-art smoke and heat detection system monitored by a central station 24 hours a day.
Our school has a limited access lock on the door.
If there is a court order affecting your child, we require a certified copy of the court order to abide by it.
HEALTH
All necessary health forms must be signed by a physician and returned to the office prior to the child's admittance to school. Please make sure to inform us if your child has any food allergies. In order for us to dispense medication, it must be in its original container from the pharmacy and the parent must sign it in every day.
LUNCH AND SNACKS
All students receive a snack (AM and PM). We serve only natural fruit juices and low sugar snacks (pretzels, crackers, cereal). Sometimes we prepare our snack (pudding, spaghetti, pizza, muffins, applesauce, and vegetable soup). We provide milk at lunch and will microwave food that needs heating. Please send disposable forks or spoons with your child any day your child's lunch requires their use. Label each thermos, plastic container, and lunch box your child brings to school. Lunch is available for a small fee.
DISCIPLINE
Discipline is handled in a positive manner, encouraging self control and learning to problem-solve conflicts peacefully.
If an inappropriate or dangerous behavior persists, a child may be isolated from the group for a short 2-3 minute “time-out” period to reflect on the behavior and re-adjust their actions.
Clear limits and rules are set at the beginning of the year and the reasons for the rules explained. Our staff employs techniques designed to call attention to appropriate behaviors and to re-direct the child to a more acceptable activity if necessary.
Easy Learn Spanish
This Program brings an interactive approach to language. Introducing games, music, crafts, and dace and much more!
We invite you to attend a FREE DEMO class. Please contact Shari or LaDonna 609 261 2252
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