Welcome Preschool

and Childcare

Families!

Programs and Philosophy We offer a developmental, play-based program with the belief that children learn best in an interactive, engaging environment

Our Mission Statement embodies our belief that:

Working together with families and the community, we inspire all children to be respectful, confident, successful learners in a developmentally appropriate safe and nurturing environment.All the programs offered at Jackson Center are licensed by the State of Michigan and/or accredited by AdvancEDnational accreditation organization.

Curriculum Components

As children develop and reach appropriate ages for learning letter names/sounds, and handwriting skills, the following programs are utilized:

Letter identification and learning letter sounds is taught using a kinesthetically oriented program called Zoophonics. Children learn letter names and sounds which are associated with specific animals, who teach the sounds with accompanying movements. For example, Allie Alligator says “A-A-A” and children learn to open their arms wide in a big, up and down movement that mimics the wide mouth movement of an alligator.

Curriculum components

Handwriting Without Tears is a program that

teaches students to form the letters using a series

of long and short lines, and big and little curves.

Manipulatives made from wood in these shapes

help students learn how to put shapes together to form capital letters.

Mat Man, a man

made of these

shapes, encourages

children to identify the

shapes themselves using a song the

children sing at large

group times.

Curriculum Components

Everyday Math is a numeracy program that teaches students to count, sort,

group, and identify numbers. Students also learn to apply numeracy

concepts in activities that may include such tasks as graphing, critical thinking

using numbers, and problem solving.

Extra curricular components

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At Jackson, we are committed to

growth in all areas of development,

including gross motor skills, and pre-

literacy skills. With that focus, we offer

dedicated space for a gym, gross motor room, and library. Our large,

fenced playground is another area

that is utilized frequently when weather

permits

Other highlights

Parent pick up and drop off is in designated lines outside the building.

Jackson has a very active and engaged PTA. Parents are welcomed to participate in meetings each month, help with 1 or more specific events, serve as a chairperson for a fundraiser, serve on event committees, or become a Board member. PTA membership each year supports extra-curricular programs and supplies that help support learning opportunities at Jackson.

Jackson Center is happy to provide support as a functional life skills workplace for students who attend our Western Wayne Skill Center. These students are directly supervised by a teacher and a paraprofessional from the Skill Center. They help to produce materials for the classroom, and assist in the classrooms during play and snack times.

Registration

Registration is completed online using

our automated online billing and registration program. Directions for

creating a user account are available

on the Jackson Center website.

Enrolled families will also utilize our

online payment system.

Class Availability

Available classes will appear in the

registration system, and you can choose your preferred class option. For

classes that are full, you will be able to

register on the waitlist.

Preschool Virtual Visit

Programs are developed based on the age of the

preschool student

For our preschool programs, children must be 3 or 4 years

old on or before September 1. This is a mandated cut-off

date, and participants not meeting the requirement will

not be allowed to participate.

3 year old classroom video: 3 year old preschool room

video

4 year old classroom video: 4 year old preschool room

video

Preschool Class

Overview

PRESCHOOL CLASSES ARE OFFERED 2, 3 OR 4 DAYS PER WEEK, CONSISTING

OF MORNING OR AFTERNOON SESSIONS.

3-YEAR-OLD CLASSES ARE TYPICALLY 2.5 HOURS PER DAY, 4-YEAR-OLD

CLASSES ARE TYPICALLY 3 HOURS PER DAY.

SNACK IS PROVIDED BY THE CENTER IN EACH CLASS.

FEE SCHEDULE:

PRESCHOOL RATE INFORMATION

Childcare Program Virtual Visit

Caterpillars (ages 6 weeks – 12 months) – Caterpillar Room Video.

Busy Bees (ages 12 – 18 months) – Busy Bee Room Video.

Zebras (18 – 24 months) – Zebra Room Video.

Koalas (24 – 36 months) – Koala Room Video.

Tigers (36 months and up) – Tiger Room Video.

Frogs (48 months and up) – Frog Room Video.

Owls (4/5 year olds) - Owl Room Video.

Childcare Program Overview

The childcare program is open year-round between the hours of 7AM and 6PM

Monday – Friday.

There are occasional scheduled days with no care due to the LPS district

calendar. Calendars are provided to families in advance.

The center serves breakfast, a morning and an afternoon snack. Parents provide

lunch.

Jackson Center is a licensed childcare facility and abides by all licensing rules and

regulations.

Childcare program fee schedule: Childcare Fee Schedule 21-22