Director: Cheryl Koopmann
2010-11 Registration is going on now! Please call or come by if interested! Enrollment Application can be downloaded from this site.
Early Childhood Carnival is April 22. Mark your calendars for an evening of fun!
Book Fair is April 26-30.
Creative Kids Summer Camp
For ages 2-5 years as of March 1st.
June 8-10
This year's theme is SCIENCE. Join us for the fun and learning.
Cost is $70 Hours: 9:00am-1:00pm
Call or come by for registration information. 863-4434
Purpose
Creative Beginnings is a Catholic faith based learning program which seeks to foster the and development of children 18 months to four years of age.
Each of the classes will offer developmentally appropriate activities to strengthen and develop the child's social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual development. The child's natural curious, imaginative and creative Spirit will be nurtured through creative play and sensory exploration in a loving and safe environment.
Curriculum
Creative Beginnings holds the basic philosophy of children learning through active involvement in their environment. Learning through play is the main focus of the program. Teachers will provide age appropriate activities and hands-on experiences that provide individualized learning in a group setting. A range of toys, art supplies, music and other equipment will be available to encourage sensory stimulation and enjoyment in this Christian atmosphere. A range of successful experiences will be provided for your child to feel good about him or herself as a basis to strengthen their self-confidence in learning environment.
Activities
- Computer
- Creative Centers
- Outdoor Play
- Music
- Creative Movement
- Art
- Chapel/Prayers
- Story Time
- Nature Experiences
- Sensory Stimulation Experiences
- Share and take turns
- Express their feelings and thoughts through verbal and non-verbal mediums
- Increase their listening skills
- Strengthen their fine and gross motor skills
- Work alone and with others
- Have fun in a co-operative learning environment through creative play
Registration Fee
$100.00 for 5 day a week programs, $75.00 for 3 day a week programs and $75 for 2 days per week programs. This fee provides for classroom supplies and teacher workshops. This is an annual fee.
Class Description & Fees
All classes meet from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Toddler Class - 18 months to 2 year-olds: Monday & Wednesday
$145.00/month
Class size: 4 children
2 year-olds: Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday
$145.00/month
Class size: 6 children
3 year-olds: Tuesday & Thursday
$135.00/month
Class size: 6- 8 children
3 year-olds: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
$180.00/month
Class size: 6-8 children
4 year-olds: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
$180.00/month
Class size: 10-12 children
4 year-olds: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
$180/month
Class size: 10-12 children
4 year-olds: Monday thru Friday
$300.00/month
Class size: 10-12 children
For more information please contact the Creative Beginnings Staff via cbeginnings@sainthelens.org or phone at 512.863.4434.