Concord Preschool Information
Registration begins February 22nd for 2010-2011 School Year
Our preschool program is a positive first school experience for
the young child. We offer programs for two, three and four year
olds. Throughout these early years the children will:
• Gain confidence and self-esteem
• Develop listening skills
• Take turns and follow directions
• Develop social skills
• Learn academics through play
By the time they graduate, they will be ready for Kindergarten and be well on their way - with many fond memories of preschool.
Preschool Locations and Hours of Operation
| Centre Concord Preschool | Baldwin Park Preschool |
|---|---|
| 5298 Clayton Road 2 year olds - Beth Severa MWF mornings TT mornings & afternoons 3 year olds - Beth Severa MWF afternoons 3 year olds - Sean (Michelle) Berry MWF mornings TT mornings & afternoons 4 year olds - Sonja Stanley MWF mornings & afternoons TT mornings & afternoons |
2790 Parkside Circle 3 year olds - Araceli Smith (Ms. Honey) MWF mornings TT mornings. 4 year olds - Gina Flores MWF mornings TT mornings 4 year olds - Araceli Smith (Ms. Honey) MWF afternoons MWF: Monday Wednesday Friday TT: Tuesday Thursday Morning Classes: 9 am - 11.30 am Afternoon Classes: 12 am - 12.30 pm The school-year program runs from September- May. |
Preschool Requirements
- 2 year olds must be 2 by September 1
- 3 year olds must be 3 by December 1
- 4 year olds must be 4 by December 1
- 3 and 4 year olds must be toilet trained.
Fees
Nonrefundable Processing Fee: $35. Monthly Fee for School Year 2009 – 2010:
- 2-day classes $119/month Concord residents $124/month nonresidents
- 3-day classes $179/month Concord residents $184/month nonresidents
- Parents are asked to provide snack for the whole class once a month
Preschool Instructor Biographies
Gina Murdock
Gina has been a teacher for over 18 years. She offers a structured
program that prepares your child for Kindergarten. They work on
fine motor skills through writing activities and other hands on
projects. Her broad curriculum covers the alphabet, numbers, music,
science, cooking, drama and more.
Beth Severa
Beth has been teaching for over 15 years. Her
philosophy is for each child to have an opportunity to explore,
learn and play in a safe environment. Beth brings to this class
a positive experience for your child with an emphasis on sharing,
socializing and developing confidence away from home. 3's class will be exposed to colors, numbers, and other pre-academic activities. Potty training
is also encouraged.
Araceli Smith
Araceli works with children in the 3 and 4 year old programs. In her class, children learn through a variety of hands-on and interactive lessons along with a few educational
field trips. She encourages a child's love of learning by making
learning fun! The curriculum covers the colors, shapes, numbers for the 3's and colors, shapes, numbers, alphabet, and prereading for the 4's. In her class, children have the opportunity to
learn about the world around them and gain the skills necessary to become successful in school. Araceli has been teaching for the City of Concord for over 9 years.
Sean (Michelle) Berry
Sean has been teaching preschool for over 20 years in Concord. In her classroom children are encouraged to learn through exploration. Children participate in hands on activities that will enhance and develop their natural love of learning. Curriculum will cover social skills, problem solving, early literacy, numbers, color, shapes, cooking, and music & movement.
Sonja Stanley
Mrs. Sonja has been teaching at Center Concord for over 12 years. She loves working with the 4 year olds, watching them learn and grow into children ready to walk into kindergarten. Sonja works with each child developing skills in learning and writing letters and numbers, motor skills, science, and social skills.