(TROY,
MI) – The Rainbow Preschool Program (established in
1977), sponsored by the City of Troy Recreation Department and licensed by the
State of Michigan is accepting applications for the 2011/12 school year. The
Rainbow Preschool Program is designed to enhance socialization, group
interaction and to provide a learning experience through play. Classes meet 2-3 times per week for 2 ½ hours.
The program provides for the emotional growth of the child as the child moves
from a protected individualized home experience to a group experience without
being accompanied by a parent. Children will participate in many fun-filled
learning activities in a warm, safe, loving atmosphere.
The Rainbow Preschool Instructors have college degrees with
an emphasis or experience in Early Childhood Education. All staff have passed
the State of Michigan background check process and are CPR and First Aid certified.
The teacher-student ratio is 1:7 or 1:8.
Children must be ages 3-5 by December 1, 2011 to
participate. Sessions begin in
September and end in late May/June. To enter the 4-5 year old program, the
child must be 4 years old by December 1, 2011 or to register in the 3 - 4 year
old program, the child must be 3 by December 1, 2011. All students must be
able to take care of their own bathroom needs (toilet trained) to enter the program.
Activities:
The
program for 3-4 year olds will consist of organized play stressing sharing and
social interaction. Children will participate in science, sensory table, finger
plays, rhythm band, outdoor play, singing, arts and crafts, drama, and fine and
gross motor skill activities.
The program for 4-5 year olds will focus
on pre-kindergarten readiness skills in an informal setting. This will include
concepts such as same/different, left to right orientation, auditory and visual
discrimination skills. Science and math activities will also be included. A
snack will be provided for all classes.
The Troy Community Center is located
at 3179 Livernois. For more information
and rates, call Lynn Orr, Rainbow Preschool Coordinator at 248.524.3484 or visit
www.troymi.gov/ParksRec for information about this and the
many other activities offered through the Troy Recreation Department.
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