The Early Childhood Development Center is a program for the
growth of the young child and supporting families. It is
for preschool children ages three and four and their families
and operates as a service for the community and neighborhood.
The Center is exciting and innovative and provides a multifaceted
curriculum consistent with the needs of young children. Family members
volunteer in the classroom on a daily basis. We offer parent education,
and families are involved in decision making regarding the Center.
Our educational philosophy and practice is Reggio inspired. Information
regarding this particular Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education
can be found below.
Our preschool designed for children three and four years old. Classes meet 9:30 am to Noon Three year old class 2 days a week tuition; $88.00 per mo.for 2009-2010 Four year old class 3 days a week tuition; $132.00 per mo. for 2009-2010 •Application fee $70.00 •Play based; Reggio Influenced and age appropriate materials await your preschool child in a warm and inviting classroom environment. •As a cooperative preschool parents are involved in the program along with their children. Parents volunteer as classroom helpers typically 1-2 times per month. •Parents serve on committees or the board officers to sustain and enhance to preschool program.
For application requirements or information contact: Teacher: Gretchen Nelson Location: Kenilworth Presbyterian Church 503 235-3977 kpcpreschool@gmail.com
We are pleased and grateful to God to introduce Gretchen Nelson as the first Teacher/Coordinator of the Early Childhood Center. Gretchen comes to us with incredible experience and a wonderful, infectious enthusiasm for the program and our mission of creating an excellent program.
The Early Childhood Center will be a "Reggio inspired" environment. This is not so much a set program as it is an innovative approach to early childhood education.
