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Children's Center & Kindergarten There
are several child care options at Idlewild Presbyterian Church serving the needs
of the community:
Idlewild
Children's Center
Day Care
After School Care
Summer
Camp
Idlewild Kindergarten
IDLEWILD
CHILDREN’S CENTER Rita
Halpern, Director
Email: ritah@idlewildchurch.org
Telephone:
901-725-7941
Idlewild
Children’s Center provides age appropriate full day programs for children
from 12 months through four years. Idlewild Children’s Center is open Monday
through Friday 6:45 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Call 725-7941 for registration and tuition
information.
DAY
CARE
The
full Day Care Program uses a center-based curriculum. The staff takes a team approach
to planning for each child’s day, seeking to provide a warm, loving environment
and welcoming the parents to work in partnership to meet the individual needs
of each family.
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SCHOOL CARE
The Center
also provides an After School Program for children in kindergarten through 7th
grade who attend the following schools: Idlewild, Campus School, and Snowden. A
full day summer camp is offered to school-agers each summer (see below). The Center’s
program for school age children provides transportation from school to the Center
each day. Upon arriving at the Center, the children are served a nutritious snack,
then choose between a homework room or choice based activity room. There are also
gymnasium and outside play opportunities.
On days that schools are closed and the Children's Center is open, we provide all-day or partial-day care at no additional fee for school-age children enrolled in our program. When school is closed for an entire week, full-day care is available at $75 for the week.
Click here for a detailed information sheet (PDF) about school age programs, including fees and policies.
2008 SUMMER CAMP
Summer Camp for children ascending kindergarten through 7th
grade is a full-day program filled with child-friendly activities including field
trips, swimming opportunities, and a variety of camper-directed projects. Older
campers enjoy community service projects in addition to other activities. We serve
nutritious lunch and snacks and promote physical well-being through outside
play and organized sports. Our staff works closely with parents to meet the needs
of each family.
Click here for complete
information about school age programs.
2008 Summer Camp
May 27 - August 8
Monday through Friday
6:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ascending Kindergarten through 7th Grade
Full day program offering a variety of age appropriate activities: swimming and water play (age appropriate), arts & crafts, pottery, cooking, academic enrichment projects, field trips and community service.
Sumer Camp Fees
$135 Registration/Activity Fee (if paid by April 30)
$150 Registration/Activity Fee (if paid after April 30)
$110 per week for 1-6 week committment
$100 per week for 7-11 week committment
Pathways I (ascending kindergarten) and Pathways II (ascending 1st grade), rather than field trips, will have extracurricular activities such as Spanish lessons, gymnastics, magic shows, petting farm animals, water play, etc.
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KINDERGARTEN
Cheryl
Ward, Director
Telephone: 901-726-4681
Idlewild’s
weekday kindergarten is planned to give each child new and broad opportunities
to experience the joy and love of learning in a safe, secure, caring and positive
environment. All children are unique and respected for their own worth, accepted
and loved as they are. A growing respect for oneself makes it possible for one
to respect others, their rights and property. A child will experience the joy
of learning through…
- Discovering
the ability to think for him/herself
- Developing
manipulative skills and good work habits
- Learning
to listen and follow directions
- Learning
to give and take, and assume responsibility in a group
- Growing
in understanding of God’s love and being willing to respond to his love
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Kindergarten
Schedules
Junior
K (four-year-olds)
8:30—11:30 Monday—Friday
Senior
K (five-year-olds)
8:30—12:30 / Monday—Friday
Kindergarten
Fees
Junior
K (four-year-olds)
$145 per month / $75 registration fee
Senior
K (five-year-olds)
$175 per month / $75 registration fee
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