PRESCHOOL: FULL DAY {Sanford Campus}
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy and Preschool is dedicated in teaching the grace and love of our Savior, Jesus Christ, to the children in our care. We provide a nurturing, educating environment to young children in a challenging, and interesting approach. Age appropriate programs and a staff of dedicated teacher's guarantee a positive learning experience for your child.
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THREE-YEAR OLDS
HCLA's older three year classes is designed to promote learning. This class encourages play with purpose, inventiveness, and problem solving. A wealth of concrete, manipulative learning materials encourages the child to grow in self confidence while they discover and learn.
Math skills are woven through out the program to enhance mathematical thinking.
Children are encouraged to appreciate language and vocabulary through the use of books, songs, storytelling and the printed word.
Learning centers include:
- Dramatic play - dress up clothes, puppets, dolls, kitchen area
- Blocks - cars, people, animals
- Manipulatives - puzzles, lacing, pegs
- Tactile play- sensory table, play dough
- Library -multicultural books, big books, listening center
- Science Area - discovery materials
- Art - crayons, markers, easel painting, glue, stamps, collage material
What my child will need:
- At least two changes of clothing
- Small lightweight blanket, for nap
- Book bag
- Clear plastic shoe box
Ratio for this class is 2:15
The curriculum for older 3's is the faith-based, Wee Learn.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN - VPK
In 2004, the Florida Legislature enacted legislation to implement the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program.
Florida's VPK program successfully prepares children for school by providing an opportunity to develop school readiness skills in an environment that encourages children to have fun while learning. VPK providers offer a preschool experience taught by certified instructors.
This is an exciting opportunity for the four-year-olds to gain the skills, self-confidence, and love of learning needed to be ready for school and ready for life.
Four year olds also participate in music class as well as experience going to the school library on a weekly basis.
Hours for VPK are 9 a.m. to noon. VPK services are free of charge. You do not have to pay a supply fee or registration fee.
What my child will need:
- At least one change of clothing
- Small lightweight blanket for nap
- Book bag
Ratio for these classes is 2:18
The curriculum for VPK classes at HCLA is the faith based and Seminole County approved, Wee Learn.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN - BEFORE SCHOOL AND EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM
We offer to families, for a fee, before and after-school program to provide a safe, stimulating environment for children whose family situations require student supervision before and/or after the VPK classes.
We begin before-school programs at 7 a.m. and end at 6 p.m. The fee covers three meals: Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack.
