Preschool Child Care Program

Your child will spend seventeen years in a classroom from Kindergarten through college; why put him in an institutional setting sooner than you have to? Amy & Kids Co. preschool child care program helps children get a great start on learning in a comfortable home-like setting.

Preschool Child Care Participation

Preschoolers are curious, with a natural desire to learn new things and become more independent. High-quality early learning programs like our preschool child care program ensure that children are ready for the next level of schooling. Children who are two years through five years and not yet enrolled in school full time fall into the "preschool" category of our child care program. No additional enrollment is necessary; children naturally progress from infant and toddler activities to preschool activities when they are ready for the next stage of learning.

Preschool Child Care Program Highlights

The years before a child enters kindergarten are among the most critical in his life to influence learning. Amy & Kids Co. preschool child care program provides lots of opportunities for growth and exploration in a safe environment so your child will love to learn!

Our Preschool Child Care Program Offers:

A warm, stimulating environment set up for exploration and active, hands-on learning.
A friendly, caring, well-educated caregiver.
A wide variety of age and developmentally-appropriate materials that reflect cultural diversity and nonsexist attitudes.
Daily activities that encourage self-expression, promote small and large motor skills, and expose the children to literature, the language arts, music, science, and nature.
A balance of individual and group time; spontaneous play and teacher-guided activities; active play and quiet play.
Learning centers that enable learning through imaginative and creative exploration.
Continued American Sign Language (ASL) signs taught through daily interactions, songs, and fingerplays.
A flexible daily routine that allows for teachable moments.
Nutritious family-style meals and snacks where the children set and clear the table, serve themselves, and practice good table manners.
Assistance with toilet learning as appropriate.
Clear, consistent guidelines that encourage common courtesy and respect for themselves, others and for property.
Support and encouragement for parents and families.

Preschool Child Care Schedules and Tuition

Tuition costs for preschool child care depend on the age of your child and the number of hours your child is in care. Families with siblings enrolled in our center will receive a discount on the oldest full time child's tuition. Please visit the child care tuition page for complete tuition information.

Preschool Child Care - AM/PM Care

AM/PM preschool child care consists of up to five hours per day mornings or afternoons. In order to maintain licensed ratios AM/PM schedules may not cross 12 Noon. Cost: $29.00/half day for 2-3 years; $28.00/half day for 3-5 years.

Preschool Child Care- Part Time

Part time care is up to twenty-four hours per week, including schedules that cross 12 Noon. Cost: $39.00/full day for 2-3 years; $37.00/full day for 3-5 years.

Preschool Child Care - Full Time

Full time care consists of twenty-five or more hours a week, three to five days per week. Cost: $155.00/week for 2-3 years; $150.00/week for 3-5 years.

Preschool Child Care Policies

Amy & Kids Co. preschool child care is licensed in Wisconsin through the Department of Children and Families (DCF) In addition to the general policies of Amy & Kids Co. Family Child Care, preschool child care is governed by the following policy; which fulfills DCF requirements for licensed family child care programs:

Preschool Child Care Policy - Toilet Learning

Children do not need to be "toilet trained" to participate in preschool child care activities. Toilet learning is as individual to a child as learning to walk. It should be a positive experience for a child, and will take only a short time when the child is ready. There is no "right" age by which all children should be using the toilet; problems in toilet learning usually arise because adults don't pay attention to the child's lack of readiness. You should begin your program of toilet learning at home when you feel your child is ready. I am happy to assist you as your child learns to use the toilet; see our toilet learning policy for our complete toilet learning procedure, as well as tips to make toilet learning easier for you and your child. Children will never be punished for lapses in toilet learning.

Additional Information about Preschool Child Care

The preschool years are the best time to start your child on a lifelong journey of discovery and learning. These articles can help point you in the right direction:

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