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Kids' Discovery Days General Information
Goals for Children
Preschool Activities
Toddler Activities
Parent Participation
Classes
Tuition and Fees

Arvada United Methodist Church is proud to host the Kids' Discovery Days preschool. The preschool doors are open to families of all races, ,all family structures, all religious faiths, and all economic backgrounds. Children attending our school are accepted as they are, not required to change in order to fit a predetermined goal, either before or during attendance in our school. Instead, we strive to enrich the life of each child, nurturing the growth and development of someone unique.

For we believe all children are the children of God. Each individual must be appreciated and cared for, given the freedom to explore, discover, and delight in this world.

KIDS' DISCOVERY DAYS provides a quality, non-sectarian, early-childhood experience where children of any race, color, ethnicity, family structure, or economic background can develop to the fullest potential in a safe and nurturing environment. Preschool classrooms are organized to build school readiness skills while helping each child (2 years - Pre-kindergarten) develop the social skills to interact well with other children and adults. The Toddler classroom (1& 2 year olds) strives to build social and developmental skills important for peachool and life. All children attend classes weekday mornings from 9:00 to 11:30.

Goals for Children
     • develop a positive self concept
     • become more independent
     • develop respect for self and others
     • cooperate with others
     • enjoy learning
     • become self directed learners
     • explore language
     • experiment with varied materials.

Preschool Activities
     • Arts and Crafts
     • Language Concepts
     • Building Blocks
     • Science
     • Special Music and Movement Classes
     • Imaginative Play
     • Math Concepts
     • Manipulatives
     • Large Motor Development

Toddler Activities
Toddler classes are designed to meet the particular developmental needs of very young children (ages 1 and 2 years). Goals for TODDLERS:
     • gain body control
     • develop trust in family and caregivers
     • develop initiative in play activities
     • comfort self
     • learn through discovery
     • develop language skills
     • develop gross and fine motor skills
     • learn to handle conflict
     • develop self control

Parent Participation
When parents participate, children see their interest and feel proud. Parents gain a better understanding of the program and see the children's progress. Parents and teachers become partners. For these reasons, parents are expected to contribute in the following ways: Work in the classroom and provide snacks for the class an average of 5 times per year for each weekday the child attends (maximum of 10 times); participate in fund raisers, help plan 3 family nights; two parents serve on our Board of Directors.

Parents unable to help in the classroom may provide a substitute (grandparents, baby-sitter, etc.), trade with other parents, or in special cases, pay for our substitution.

Classes

• Preschool 3, 3/4 & 4/5 classes for children 3 to 5 years old by October 1 are held 2 days/week on Monday and Wednesday, or Tuesday and Thursday, or 4 days/week on Monday through Thursday. Friday is a stand alone day as a third or fifth day.
• Preschool 2/3 classes for children 2 years 6 months and young 3s are held on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, with Friday as a single or third day option. (4 or 5 days available in consultation with staff)
• Toddler classes are for children 1 and 2 years old and are held Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday, with Friday mornings as a single or third day. (4 and 5 days available in consultation with staff)
• All classes are from 9:00 to 11:30 AM. Classes are limited to 10 or 12 students with one teacher, one parent helper, and a half time teaching assistant per class.'Toilet training' is not a requirement but is encourage by 3 years of age.

Tuition and Fees
Tuition is paid in equal monthly installments regardless of actual number of class days in a given month.

      Monthly Tuition  for 2012-2013

• 1 day per week - $75 per month
• 2 days per week - $135 per month
• 3 days per week - $175 per month
• 4 days per week - $235 per month
• 5 days per week - $275 per month

     5% tuition discounts for additional children in the same family.

     The annual $50.00 family registration fee (non-refundable) must
     accompany registration.

     Scholarships are available! Ask for an application.