Come meet the terrific Teacher Tina and magnificent Mr. B at any or all up the upcoming events...
B'Ham Parks and Rec Infant and Toddler Resource Fair on Saturday, JANUARY 28th from 9-Noon at Bloedel Donovan. Learn about our amazing preschool programs! Bellingham Preschool of the Arts is a proud sponsor this year. Please bring a jar of baby food as a donation to Food for Tots in lieu of entry fee.
We will also have a booth at the Whatcom Independent Schools and Educators (WISE) Fair at the Leopold at 1224 Cornwall Avenue on Saturday, February 25th from 10a-1p. Come learn about our programs for next Fall!
Tour our classroom and register for Fall programs at our Spring OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, March 3rd from 10-Noon at 1059 N State St.
2011-2012 Programs...
(Programs follow the Bellingham Public School calendar)
ANNOUNCING...
We are excited to announce that we are hoping to ADD an afternoon preschool session starting in January of 2012.
The PM PRESCHOOL CLASS will be offered to children 3-5 years of age and held on Tuesdays/ Thursdays from approximately 12:30- 3PM.
Please email us at info@artspreschool.com or call 360-306-1546 ASAP to add your name to the waitlist!
2 day Preschool (2.5-4 year-olds)
Tu/Th 9-Noon
Our preschool provides a developmentally appropriate program for children ages 2.5 - 4 years old, with an emphasis on the arts. Our daily rhythm includes art experiences, free play in a variety of interest centers and circle times with music, movement, stories and social development. The children also receive a 30 minute class with our music specialist each week. A daily nutritious snack is offered.
Lead Teacher: Tina Ocheltree/ Asst Teacher: Johanna deVries/ Asst Teacher: Krista Eytchison
The tuition for this will be $200/month. Max enrollment: 12
3 day Pre-Kindergarten (3.5-5 year-olds)
M/W/F 9-Noon
This program is intended for 3.5 - 5 year-olds who are ready for longer sustained play, and have more developed social, fine motor andgross motor skills. Our daily rhythm includes art experiences, free play in a variety of interest centers and circle times with music,movement, stories and social development. The children also receive a 30 minute class with our music specialist each week. A daily nutritious snack is offered.
Lead Teacher: Tina Ocheltree /Asst Teacher: Johanna deVries
Tuition will be $300/month. Max enrollment: 12
Pre-K Enrichment/Extended Day (4-5 year-olds) M/W/F Noon-2pm
In addition, we will offer an extended day, Pre-Kindergarten Enrichment program for those children who will be attending Kindergarten in the fall of 2012. This Kindergarten Readiness program is intended for 4-5 year-olds who will be attending Kindergarten the following year. The program will focus on supporting emergent writing, reading and math skills with an emphasis on child-generated inquiry. Social development is expanded to involve more whole group activities, writing stories, putting on plays, large motor games etc. Field trips are also a bigger part of the program for the older children. The older children will be able to experience and even greater emphasis on visual arts, music, theatre arts, storytelling, dance and movement with an added weekly music class and a variety of visiting teachers of the arts.
**Children will also bring their own lunch and eat at Noon while the younger children are picked up**
Lead Teacher: Tina Ocheltree /Asst Teacher: Johanna deVries
Tuition: An additional $75/month for students enrolled in our Pre-K program, and $150/month for those NOT enrolled in our Pre-K Program.
Max Enrollment: 10
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Bellingham Preschool of the Arts
360.306.1546
