Will my child be ready for Kindergarten?
-All children will engage in developmentally appropriate activities, with their individual needs in mind. All teachers (even the infant teachers) will plan activities that will increase your child's development. Every classroom follows a weekly or monthly theme that allows children's interest in particular subjects to be studied intensely. Toddlers and Preschoolers will participate in daily circle time (which includes calendar, weather charting, attendance, counting, etc.), read aloud, music & movement, gross motor activities, fine motor activities (crafts), Spanish lessons twice a week, learning sign language and free play. Infants will participate in daily read alouds, tummy time, gross and fine motor activities, music & movement, learning speech and sign language and free play.
Bridget Walsh, a University of Nevada, Reno professor who teaches human development and family studies and has a degree in child development, said early childhood education provides a positive launch for students to make better choices in life.
“Children who attend a quality preschool are more likely to stay in school, they’re more likely to go to college and they’re more likely to make those good life choices,” Walsh said. “The research is clear on that."
Does my child have to be toilet trained?
-No, we will aid all children in toilet training starting at 18 months. We will have every child sit on the toilet and try to use it every 2 hours. We also change diapers/pull-ups every 2 hours or when soiled. We wouldn't expect every child to begin to tie their shoes or read at the same age, so why would we expect every child to become toilet trained at the same age? It is based on their development and readiness. However, we encourage toilet training by keeping children on a set schedule and having them try.
How will my child transition to the next room?
-One month prior to the expected transition (based on the age of your child and the age group in each room), parents* will meet with the child's teacher and administrator to discuss a "transition schedule". We will work out a schedule that fits the needs of your child. Your child will gradually visit the next classroom for an increasing block of time each day. Our goal, at the end of the transition schedule, is for your child to feel comfortable in their new classroom.
Can my child stay in his/her room if I don't think they're ready to move up?
-Our goal is to meet the developmental needs of your child. If your child is not developmentally ready to move to the next classroom we can arrange for them to stay in their classroom until you feel comfortable and a transition schedule is in place.
What if my child has special needs?
-It will be the administrator's responsibility to aid teachers in developing skills to accommodate children with special needs. Erin has a minor in special education from Miami University and experience teaching in a special needs preschool program at Kramer Elementary in Oxford, Ohio. She will provide resources, training and evaluations to prepare teachers in working with children with special needs.
Will the teachers follow my child's IEP is they have one?
-Yes, many of our teachers have experience with Individualized Education Programs and Individualized Family Service Plans. The administrator, Erin, will ensure that all provided IEPs or IFSPs are being correctly implemented by all teachers and substitutes.
Can services/therapy be conducted at the center during the day?
-Yes, it can be arranged by the parents and/or teachers to have services or therapy conducted at the center while your child is in attendance at Junior Explorers.
Can children attend if they're sick?
-All children who are sick will be sent home to prevent the spread of illness or disease at the center.
If my child doesn't nap, what will they do?
-All children are required to stay on their cots during nap time (12:00-2:00). However, after a reasonable time, the children who are still awake will be offered a quiet activity (for example, a book or puzzle) to engage in on their cot.
Do you provide lunch?
-No, all snacks and lunches must be provided by parents.
*Please note that any reference to parents includes guardians and/or caretakers, as applicable.
-All children will engage in developmentally appropriate activities, with their individual needs in mind. All teachers (even the infant teachers) will plan activities that will increase your child's development. Every classroom follows a weekly or monthly theme that allows children's interest in particular subjects to be studied intensely. Toddlers and Preschoolers will participate in daily circle time (which includes calendar, weather charting, attendance, counting, etc.), read aloud, music & movement, gross motor activities, fine motor activities (crafts), Spanish lessons twice a week, learning sign language and free play. Infants will participate in daily read alouds, tummy time, gross and fine motor activities, music & movement, learning speech and sign language and free play.
Bridget Walsh, a University of Nevada, Reno professor who teaches human development and family studies and has a degree in child development, said early childhood education provides a positive launch for students to make better choices in life.
“Children who attend a quality preschool are more likely to stay in school, they’re more likely to go to college and they’re more likely to make those good life choices,” Walsh said. “The research is clear on that."
Does my child have to be toilet trained?
-No, we will aid all children in toilet training starting at 18 months. We will have every child sit on the toilet and try to use it every 2 hours. We also change diapers/pull-ups every 2 hours or when soiled. We wouldn't expect every child to begin to tie their shoes or read at the same age, so why would we expect every child to become toilet trained at the same age? It is based on their development and readiness. However, we encourage toilet training by keeping children on a set schedule and having them try.
How will my child transition to the next room?
-One month prior to the expected transition (based on the age of your child and the age group in each room), parents* will meet with the child's teacher and administrator to discuss a "transition schedule". We will work out a schedule that fits the needs of your child. Your child will gradually visit the next classroom for an increasing block of time each day. Our goal, at the end of the transition schedule, is for your child to feel comfortable in their new classroom.
Can my child stay in his/her room if I don't think they're ready to move up?
-Our goal is to meet the developmental needs of your child. If your child is not developmentally ready to move to the next classroom we can arrange for them to stay in their classroom until you feel comfortable and a transition schedule is in place.
What if my child has special needs?
-It will be the administrator's responsibility to aid teachers in developing skills to accommodate children with special needs. Erin has a minor in special education from Miami University and experience teaching in a special needs preschool program at Kramer Elementary in Oxford, Ohio. She will provide resources, training and evaluations to prepare teachers in working with children with special needs.
Will the teachers follow my child's IEP is they have one?
-Yes, many of our teachers have experience with Individualized Education Programs and Individualized Family Service Plans. The administrator, Erin, will ensure that all provided IEPs or IFSPs are being correctly implemented by all teachers and substitutes.
Can services/therapy be conducted at the center during the day?
-Yes, it can be arranged by the parents and/or teachers to have services or therapy conducted at the center while your child is in attendance at Junior Explorers.
Can children attend if they're sick?
-All children who are sick will be sent home to prevent the spread of illness or disease at the center.
If my child doesn't nap, what will they do?
-All children are required to stay on their cots during nap time (12:00-2:00). However, after a reasonable time, the children who are still awake will be offered a quiet activity (for example, a book or puzzle) to engage in on their cot.
Do you provide lunch?
-No, all snacks and lunches must be provided by parents.
*Please note that any reference to parents includes guardians and/or caretakers, as applicable.