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Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
5:30 AM 6: 30 to PM
Director/Owner: Pauline Fortier
604-0356 (860) :Phone
Programs
Academy One:
We offer Child Care services for children from 6 weeks to 4 years old (Infants and Toddlers).
Infants (6 weeks to 14 months)
We have only 8 infants at any one time, so you can be assured that your baby will receive lots of attention. Children are loved and nurtured in a warm environment. We introduce play, music, singing, dancing and interaction between children and teachers. We provide all infant foods such as baby foods, baby snacks and cereal. We will use our formula which is Enfamil with iron or parent provided breast milk or formula. We have 2 staff for the 8 children enrolled.
Toddler 1 (14 months to 23 months)
In this class room the children learn to share, play and dance. The children participate in daily activities such as circle time, center play and outside playtime. The children have daily arts and crafts and gross motor activities. We introduce basic academics such as numbers, letter , colors and shapes. We provide all 3 meals for these children breakfast, lunch and mid-afternoon snack. We have 3 staff for the 11 children enrolled in this classroom.
Toddler 2 (24 months to 35 months)
In Toddler 2 we build on the academics that the children learn in Toddler 1. The children continue daily circle time, center time and outside play. The children work on sharing and potty training in Toddler 2. The children are provided breakfast, lunch and mid-afternoon snack daily. We have 2 staff for the 8 children enrolled in this classroom.
Toddler 3 (36 months to 48 months)
In Toddler 3 we continue to work in academics introduced. The children learn thru play and interaction with the other children. The children learn self help skills like zipping coats, potty time and putting shoes on without help. The children finish potty training in this class as well. The children are provided with breakfast, lunch and mid-afternoon snack daily.
Academy Too:
We offer Child Care services for children ages 4 years to 13 years (Preschool thru Middle School). We also provide transportation to several schools in Vernon and selected surrounding towns.
Preschool 4 (48 months to kindergarten enrollment)
At this center we have a full-day preschool program. We also provide before and after school care, as well as transportation, for the 3 and 4 year olds that go to the Vernon public preschools. In this program we work with children on kindergarten readiness skills. We believe that kindergarten is the foundation of a successful education and we work hard to make sure our children are well prepared. The children participate in a variety of daily activities to help them grow socially, emotional and academically. We work with Uconn students to provide a school readiness program called Jumpstart, where the children receive support and lessons on literacy. Our children also get plenty of exercise in our indoor gym. The children receive breakfast, lunch and a mid-afternoon snack daily.
School Age (Kindergarten thru 7th grade)
When school is in session, we provide breakfast and transportation to school. In the afternoon we transport the children back to the center for our after-school care. As the children arrive we help them with homework and provide a nutritious after school meal. We have an indoor gym and an outside play area so the children can release some energy after a full day of school. The children are also offered choices of arts and crafts, board games and electronic play.
On school days off , snow days and summer vacation, we provide a full day of care for your school age children. We bring the children on field trips and provide a full day of activities to keep your children engaged throughout the day. One these days we provide breakfast, lunch and snack.
Academy Three:
We offer Child Care services for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old (Infants thru Preschool).
Infants 1 (starting at 6 weeks)
We have only 8 infants in this classroom, so you can be assured that your baby will receive lots of attention. Children are loved and nurtured in a warm environment. We introduce play, music, singing, dancing and interaction between children and teachers. We provide all infant foods such as baby foods, baby snacks and cereal. We will use our formula which is Enfamil with iron or parent provided breast milk or formula. We have 2 staff for the 8 children enrolled.
Infants 2 (starting at 11 months)
We have only 8 babies in this classroom, so you can be assured that your baby will receive lots of attention. Children are loved and nurtured in a warm environment. We continue play, music, singing, dancing and interaction between children and teachers. Our curriculum is based on story books. We have 2 staff for the 8 children enrolled. Meals are provided.
Toddler 1 (starting at 18 months)
In this class room the children learn to share, play and dance. The children participate in daily activities such as circle time, center play and outside playtime. The children have daily arts and crafts and gross motor activities. We introduce basic academics such as numbers, letter , colors and shapes. We provide all 3 meals for these children breakfast, lunch and mid-afternoon snack. We have 2 staff for the 8 children enrolled in this classroom.
Toddler 2 (starting at 2 years old)
In Toddler 2 we build on the academics that the children learn in Toddler 1. The children continue daily circle time, center time and outside play. The children work on sharing and we focus on potty training in Toddler 2. The children are provided breakfast, lunch and mid-afternoon snack daily. We have 2 staff for the 8 children enrolled in this classroom.
Preschool 3 (36 months to 48 months)
The 3 year olds are just being introduced to preschool. Children are still practicing potty training as well as other self-help skills. Children build on the academics learned in Toddler 2. We focus on the love of learning. The activities help the children grow socially, emotionally and academically. The children receive breakfast, lunch and a mid-afternoon snack daily.
Preschool 4 (48 months to kindergarten enrollment)
In this program we work with children on kindergarten readiness skills. We believe that kindergarten is the foundation of a successful education and we work hard to make sure our children are well prepared. The children participate in a variety of daily activities to help them grow socially, emotionally and academically. The children receive breakfast, lunch and a mid-afternoon snack daily.