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WE RECEIVED A QUALITY FOR KIDS GRANT AWARD!
 
 
Our school earned a star in the Quality for Kids Program!  This award has granted us $3500 to
 
be used for the school!  Congratulations to our wonderful staff for making it happen! 
 
 
 
 
Update: January 2011: We moved into our new office, stop by and take a look!
 
 
Update:  December 2010 we finished construction on our NEW building.  We have added on 4 more classrooms!
 
 
Update: July 2010 we had Ms. Rosa's classroom ceiling redone.  The cost was $2100 and it looks beautiful!
 
 
Update: July 28th 2010- New cots were purchased and arrived today for Ms. Kim's toddlers! 
 
 
Update: July 2010:  We have also hired a seamstress to make 100 new cot sheets.
 
        

Additional VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten) Class

posted Jul 28, 2010 2:32 PM by Jean Cavaliere

This year due to an overwhelming interest in our VPK program we have opened an additional VPK classroom.  Both VPK programs begin on Tuesday, August 24th from 9-12.  We do offer an extended day program for $95.00 per week, otherwise the 9-12 portion is free.  Classroom A staff are Ms. Rosa and Ms. Maura.  Classroom B staff are Ms. Denise and Ms. Ruth.  Ms. Denise is new to the program and has a four year Florida Elementary Teaching Certificate.  We are so excited to begin the fall program!  Each classroom has 18 students with two staff members.  After her day at Gulfport Elementary School, Ms. Patti will continue in the afternoons as teaching assistant in Classroom B.

posted Jul 1, 2010 5:24 PM by Jean Cavaliere

Summer Fun for Everyone!

posted Mar 13, 2010 6:22 AM by Jean Cavaliere   [ updated Jul 28, 2010 2:32 PM ]

On June 14th our Summer Camp for the entire (yes, even the one year olds!) begins!  We will have parties, waterplay, picnics, plays, marionette shows, visits from our community helpers (firemen, police officers), a petting zoo, pony rides and much more!  We do not take children on trips, so ALL activities go on right at the Center! 

PICTURE DAY!

posted Mar 13, 2010 6:13 AM by Jean Cavaliere   [ updated Apr 30, 2010 4:20 AM ]

Picture Days are typically in the spring time and again in the fall in September or October.  Group shots will also be taken with your child's classmates.

Toddler Room is Getting a Makeover!

posted Jan 29, 2010 6:04 PM by Jean Cavaliere   [ updated Jul 28, 2010 2:43 PM ]

Ms. Rita's toddler room got a full makeover.  An local artist, Jessica Short has created a beautiful mural on the walls of the young toddler classroom!  We've replaced all the climbing equipment in the room, purchased new toys and added new curtains and carpets from iKea.  The room has a new fresh look!  The second room will not be done because it will be moving when the new building is complete!!

posted Nov 16, 2009 4:49 PM by Jean Cavaliere   [ updated Jun 27, 2010 6:49 PM ]

 

NEW FRONT SIGNS!

posted Nov 11, 2009 5:28 AM by Jean Cavaliere   [ updated Jan 1, 2010 12:54 PM ]

In collaboration with Cross Signs www.CrossSigns.com a local sign company in Saint Petersburg, we have designed a new logo and are having two new signs constructed at the front of our property.  We are also adding a new sign to the front of the building.  The signs are now up for the new year!

QUALITY COUNTS FOR KIDS PROGRAM!

posted Nov 11, 2009 5:16 AM by Jean Cavaliere   [ updated Jul 1, 2010 5:24 PM ]

Our school has just signed a contract with Coordinated Child Care to be a participant of the Quality Counts for Kids Program. 

The program awards 'star level' designations based on the number of points a program receives for meeting quality specific quality standards. 

Center based programs are awarded 'star level' designations based on the number of points a program receives for meeting quality specific  standards.  Center standards address:

  • Curriculum and Instructional Assessment
  • Family Engagement
  • Learning Environment
  • Program Administration
  • Ratio and Group Size
  • Screening and Identification of Special Needs
  • Staff Qualifications
The overall goal of the Quality Counts for Kids Program is to improve the quality of preschool programs.  It is our goal and desire to be the finest preschool in all of Pinellas County! 
 
Update: June 9th 2010 We've submitted our school assessment last week and are preparing for our validation visit.
Update: July 1st 2010: We were awarded $3500 in a Quality for Kids Grant!

New Paint

posted Nov 3, 2009 11:51 AM by Jean Cavaliere   [ updated Nov 16, 2009 4:40 PM ]

The entire exterior of the building has been painted a sunny bright yellow!  The doors have all been painted and we still have a little more touch up work to do.

Video Surveillance Has Been Added to the Entire Building!

posted Sep 10, 2009 7:40 AM by Jean Cavaliere   [ updated Nov 16, 2009 4:44 PM ]

We are now able to monitor every area of the school from the office.  Every classroom, kitchen, office, playground and parking lot is under our constant video surveillance.  We will not be recording- only monitoring to ensure the finest supervision.
 
Coming Soon! In order to maximize safety, we are currently looking into key pad locks for the front gates.  Only parents and staff will have the combination to enter.  All others must ring the bell to be let in.

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