Preschool
Purpose
The focus of Children’s Garden is to provide care in a creative learning center, which will assist preschool and school-age children in the development of the total child. Special attention will be placed on growth in physical, social, emotional and intellectual foundations.
This state licensed center is planned and administered by degreed teaching staff experienced in early childhood education. The staff is assisted by program aides with early childhood training.
Philosophy
Our philosophy is based on learning through directed and self-directed play. Play is the natural way a child learns. It is the way the child learns to concentrate, to exercise their imagination and try out new ideas.
The preschool curriculum is designed to integrate into the Grand Blanc School's Kindergarten curriculum. Our program will enhance the development of Kindergarten readiness, socialization, oral language, and fine & gross motor skills.
Daily learning centers include Art, Blocks, Books/Literacy, Dramatic Play, Math & Manipulatives, Science, Sensory and Writing.
- The Children's Garden schedule will follow the Grand Blanc School calendar.
- We close for district scheduled holidays, snow days, and summer break.
- Preschoolers must be at least 3 years old on or before December 1st and be completely bathroom independent in order to enroll in our program.
- All of our programs require a 2 day per week minimum schedule.
- All enrollments need to be confirmed for each 4-week session. Therefore, payments are due in advance for each session.
Daily Children's Garden Schedule
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Preschool AM Programs
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch (bring lunch, milk provided)
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Preschool PM Programs
Preschool 1/2 Days
9:00 - 11:30am or 1:00 - 3:30pm
2 days per week (Tues & Thurs)
3 days per week (Mon, Wed & Fri)
5 days per week (Mon through Fri)
Preschool Full Days
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
2 days per week (Tues & Thurs)
3 days per week (Mon, Wed & Fri)
5 days per week (Mon through Fri)
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm
Perry Center
(810) 591-6083
childrensgarden@gbcs.org
Brandi Anderson
Early Childhood Coordinator