Early Childhood

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CROSSWAYS PRESCHOOL

Our Purpose
CrossWays PreSchool is planned with the young child in mind. During the preschool years, children need many hands-on experiences that are designed for their own developmental level. Through such experiences, a sense of order of the world can be constructed by young children. In addition, socialization skills and healthy self-concepts are carefully guided by the staff as children interact with one another in play. Our purpose is to acquaint the children with a world that lies beyond home, widen their backgrounds and provide a broader base for their learning experiences and social relationships. The program is enriched with simple Bible songs and stories to help the children see themselves as individuals growing in God's world.

We plan to help each child:
• To work and live effectively with other children and value the rights of others.
• To develop self-identity and to view themselves as having worth and competence.
• To sharpen and widen language skills, both listening and speaking.
• To be curious—that is, to wonder and seek answers to questions.
• To strengthen physical skills by using large and small muscles.
• To recognize reasonable limits and to grow toward self-discipline and increased independence.

Most important is our desire to provide each child with a positive preschool experience.

Our Day
Each day is planned to include creative, hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities involving such areas as creative play, art, music, drama, language experience, reading readiness, math, science, outdoor play, computer experience, special guests and field trips all centered around weekly themes. Although routines are well-established, our schedule is flexible to allow for spontaneous learning opportunities and special planned experiences.

Traditional Classes
Currently we offer morning sessions only - 9:00-11:30 a.m.

MWF or T, TH - 3 years old by September 1
MWF - 4 years old by September 1

Lunch Bunch
This is an optional program for 4 year olds that extends the Wednesday class until 1:00 p.m. It includes a lunch (brought from home) and additional play, songs, games and projects. Register for this program for the year and pay on a monthly basis.

Science Sensation
This is an optional enrichment class for 4-6 year olds that focuses on Science and Math. This class provides an in-depth exploration of science topics and encourages the children to become 'Young Investigators!' Children do not have to be enrolled in our MWF class to enroll in this Tuesday or Thursday morning class. Kindergarteners not in school in the morning are welcome to enroll as well.

Our Staff
CrossWays teachers and assistants are experienced, professional, child-centered adults who love all God's children and enjoy teaching them about His world.

Our Parents
Parents are a vital part of the CrossWays family. Open communication is invited and we welcome the exchange of ideas and resources. Parents are encouraged to help in their child's class to share the experience and to provide an extra set of adult eyes, hands and heart.

Our Advisory Board
We are governed by the Holy Cross Early Childhood Ministries Board, which includes parent representation. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings.

Further Information
For current tuition and other information or to schedule a visit please call (847)367-4367.

MOTHER’S MORNING OUT

Program Philosophy
The Mother's Morning Out (MMO), a cooperative program, and is designed to provide parents with a safe and structured environment for their children, allowing parents to “take a morning out”. Our objective is to encourage the children to interact with each other and to provide a fun and positive early childhood experience.

Parental Involvement
Our program depends on the active participation of our parents. We require one parent volunteer per day. We will prepare a monthly schedule in advance. Parents will provide a snack and drink for the children on their helper days. We know this will be an exciting experience for both parents and children. It will also provide for a smoother transition for the children into our program.

Days and Times
MMO will be offered Monday through Friday from 9:15 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. There is a maximum of eight children in each class, along with a teacher and a parent helper.

Tuition
Please call Mom’s Morning Out for current information at (847) 367-4060.

Registration and Shared Expenses
Children must be two years old by September 1 to qualify for the program.

Parents may be able to enroll their children in any combination of available days. The maximum number of days is two.

A General Information and Health Information Form must be submitted to the church office before the first day of the program.

QUESTIONS
If you have any questions, please call Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 367-4060. To access the Mother’s Morning Out confidential voice mailbox when the phone is not answered in person, press 2, and when the next message begins, press 5.

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