Eastwood Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

"Letting a child's light shine through joyful play, happy days and loving ways"

Philosophy

We seek to create a loving and joyful environment reflective of our East Nashville Community. We believe the early childhood years should be filled with joyful, enriching, creative, musical, and natural experiences. Our goal is to help lay a foundation that will enrich a child's social and emotional well-being.

Two Sessions

We offer two separate sessions during the school year. We have a Monday/Wednesday session and a Tuesday/Thursday session. Parents may choose a preference for which session their child attends, and we will try to honor those requests. Due to state regulations, no one child may attend both sessions.

Age Requirements

Below are the age requirements for 2008-2009. Because we believe in a child centered approach we understand that occasionally there may be a child whose needs could best be served in a classroom other than what is suggested below. We will review any special situations. The proposed classroom makeup is based on our projected enrollment. The best interest of the child is at the heart of our program, and every possible effort will be made to meet the needs of your child.

"Chickadees" ages 18 months - 2 years

(should be a steady walker)

Maximum number of children: 8

Two teachers

"Bluebirds" ages 2 years - 3 years

(should be 2 before September 30)

Maximum number of children: 10

Two teachers

"Cardinals" ages 3 - 4 years

(should be 3 before September 30 and fully independent in the restroom)

Maximum number of children: 14

Two teachers

"Eagles" ages 4-5 years

(should be 4 before September 30 and fully independent in the restroom)

Maximum number of children: 14

Two teachers

Cost for the Program

(9 months: September - May)

$160.00 monthly tuition

$140 monthly tuition for Eastwood Christian Church members

$140 for additional children from same family with first child paying regular tuition.

$50 application fee

Days and Hours of Operation

Monday and Wednesday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

OR

Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

School Cancelation Policy

In accordance with Metro Schools

School Calendar 2008-2009

MONDAY/WEDNESDAY SESSION

September 3 - School begins

October 13 - NO SCHOOL, Fall Break

November 26 - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break

December 22 - January 5 - NO SCHOOL, Christmas Break

January 7 - Students return

January 19 - NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

February 16 - NO SCHOOL, President's Day

March 16 - 18 - NO SCHOOL, Spring Break

May 20 - Last Day of School

TUESDAY/THURSDAY SESSION

September 4 - School begins

October 14 - NO SCHOOL, Fall Break

November 27 - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break

December 23 - January 6 - NO SCHOOL, Christmas Break

January 8 - Students return

January 20 - NO SCHOOL

February 17 - NO SCHOOL

March 17 - 19 - NO SCHOOL, Spring Break

May 21 - Last Day of School

List of items needed for the first day of school

- nap mat (found at Kmart, Walmart, or Target - can also be homemade mat)

- back pack - to carry nap items such as pillow or special blanket (these items are sent home each day to be cleaned as needed)

- Lunch Box - containing a healthy lunch! :)

- Season appropriate change of clothes inside plastic "Zip Loc" bag

- Liquid Hand Soap (refills or pumps)

- Baby Wipes, one pack

- Facial tissue, one box

- Several diapers in your child's size, labeled with their name, Chickadees and Bluebirds only

For more information please contact Julie Duemler at:

Julie_ecc@bellsouth.net

Phone: (615) 227-2285

Fax: (615) 228-4901