"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 2009-2010. 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)
$170.00 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 2009-2010
MONDAY/WEDNESDAY SESSION
August 31 - School begins
September 7 - NO SCHOOL, Labor Day
October 19 & 21 - NO SCHOOL, Fall Break
November 25 - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
December 21 - January 3 - NO SCHOOL, Christmas Break
January 4 - Students return
January 18 - NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
February 15 - NO SCHOOL, President's Day
March 15 - 17 - NO SCHOOL, Spring Break
May 19 - Last Day of School
TUESDAY/THURSDAY SESSION
September 1 - School begins
September 8 -- NO SCHOOL, (day after) Labor Day
October 20 & 22 - NO SCHOOL, Fall Break
November 26 - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
December 22 - January 3 - NO SCHOOL, Christmas Break
January 5 - Students return
January 19 - NO SCHOOL
February 16 - NO SCHOOL
March 16 - 18 - NO SCHOOL, Spring Break
May 20 - 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
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