The Preschool Program starts at age three with children age four participating in Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K). We use the Creative Curriculum system which combines the latest research and the freshest ideas into a forward-thinking approach to learning--one that honors creativity and respects the role that teachers play in making learning exciting and relevant for every child in their classrooms.
Each classroom has a daily schedule that includes educational and social activities as well as playtime. The lesson plans used are individually tailored to meet the needs of each child. We use the ESI-P screening tool to help teachers and parents determine the strengths and weaknesses of each child.
As a delegate agency for Head Start, we offer the same Head Start services to all children regardless of their funding source.

We also are a provider for the Voluntary Pre-K Program which entitles all parents of four year old children a right to Pre Kindergarten education for their child. For more details go to www.vpk-florida.org .

Facts:

	The ratio of students to Preschool teachers is 8 to 1.
	The ratio of students to Pre-K teachers is 10-1
	The Preschool and Pre-K ratios meet all NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) guidelines.
	Our teachers in Preschool and Pre-K have either their Master of Education, Bachelor of Education, National CDA, CDA equivalent or are working towards receiving their credentials.
	Our staff is very diverse in their ethnicity and cultural backgrounds. The Preschool teachers speak English, French, Spanish, Creole, Chinese, Lebanese and Portuguese.
	50 % of the Preschool & Pre-K teachers have more than 24 years of teaching experience.
	All of our teachers are certified in First Aid/CPR with AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) for infant, child and adult.

Cost:
The Preschool or Pre-K Program, ages 36 – 60 months, range  $90 - $132.35 weekly* Families that are unable to afford our minimum fee may be eligible for subsidized child care.

*The cost for our program is based on a sliding fee scale. Your income and family size determine the actual cost that a family pays but we encourage you to call the Centers for more information regarding child care fees for your child. With the exception of Head Start students or subsidized families, this program also requires a $30 registration fee.

All the children in the childcare center will be treated the same regardless of the family’s ability to pay.  No child will be discriminated against because of disability, race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation or national origin.