Christian Junior Kindergarten

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  Our Philosophy:
  
  Our program provides a Bible-based, hands-on, learning center approach that develops the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of each child in a relaxed, loving atmosphere. Play is considered the main vehicle for learning and free expression of the creative process is encouraged.
  
  Program Schedule:
  

  • The Senior Class (4 years olds) - Attend 3 times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:00 to 11:30 AM.

  • The Junior Class (3 years olds) - Attend two times a week on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 11:30 AM.

  The teacher/child ratios are:
  

  • Senior Class - 2 teachers/16 children
    

  • Junior Class - 2 teachers/12 children

  Teacher Qualifications:
  
  The Teachers are degreed, qualified professionals with many years of experience who enjoy working with young children. The teachers also engage in ongoing training to maintain trends in early childhood development. Both teachers are CPR certified.
  
  Facilities:

• Our facilities include two large sunny rooms. The classroom is for circle time, art projects, and library; while the playroom is for block play, puppets, housekeeping, manipulative, workshop, and dress-up play. We also have an enclosed courtyard for outside play, and a gym for large motor development and group games. Our child sized "potty" is close by and we have access to a well-equipped kitchen.
  
  Program Description:
  
  Daily Activities:

  • Circle time includes stories, songs, fingerplays, action rhymes, puppetry and music
     
  • Free play - children are encouraged to socialize with other children and choose activities
     
  • Snack time - a nourishing snack and juice is provided daily
     
  • Small group - theme related activities
     
  • Project/Art - a daily craft or project choice is provided in addition to open art
     
  • Cooking - Often the children are involved in a cooking project or self-made snack
     
  • Outside Play/Large Group - parachute play, organized games, ride-on toys
     
  • Age appropriate Christian Curriculum in addition to academic and school readiness skills

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  More Information:
  
  If you would like more information about CJK, please contact Jean Morehouse, Teacher, by calling the church office at 452-1550 or write the school at:

Christian Junior Kindergarten
55 Wilbur Blvd.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

         Fees (2005-2006):

• There is a $35.00 non-refundable registration fee and a $25.00 student book and activities fee.
  

• Junior Class tuition is $801 for the school year. This is payable in nine monthly installments of $89 each.
  

• Senior Class tuition is $1,053 for the school year. This is payable in nine monthly installments of $117 each.