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Tips for helping new Preschoolers
It is such an exciting time for preschoolers to start school for the very first time! We understand that it can also be a big emotional adjustment for kids and parents. We work with all of our families to make the transition as easy and fun as possible. We’ve also prepared a few tips that many of our parents have found helpful. < Preschool Separation Anxiety.pdf If you have any other tips that might be helpful to other parents, please
Now Enrolling Montessori Preschool
Our Montessori Preschool Program for children ages 3 though 5 is now enrolling at our Richmond Road child care center. We invite you to contact us or call us at (216)381-4600 to take a tour and learn more about our program! Important things to know about our Montessori Program: Led by a teacher trained by the American Montessori Society. Designed to help children reach their full potential, at their own pace through self discovery and the use of all
This Week…Bugs
This Week at Early Steps Learning Center, we are learning about BUGS! Through books, art projects and observing nature, our kids are enjoying Bug Week. Our Infants & Toddlers favorite book about bugs is called Zug the Bug by Colin & Jacqui Hawkins. Our Preschoolers went on a nature walk and found all kinds of insects along the way. Want to get in on the fun? At home, go on your own Lawn Safari with your kids! Bring a magnifying
Back to School Bash
We wanted a special way to mark the end of summer and get excited for the new school year….so we decided to plan a huge carnival-themed BASH! First, the whole Early Steps Learning Center community joined together to raise the money we needed for our bash. Fundraisers included a bake sale and several promotion days with local business. We had three pizza fundraisers with Little Caesar’s and one of our neighbors, Tony’s Pizza. Add that money to what was raised
Summer Camp Highlights
Today is the last day of our Summer Camp program. We had a wonderful summer with our 30 campers! We thought we would take a few minutes to reminisce about our favorite activities and fun from this summer: Pool Time – New to our camp this year was swimming two times a week. Many campers even gained swimming skills during 4 weeks of lessons. Preschool Story Time – We had great visits from our local Mayfield Heights Librarian packed with stories, music and fun!
NEW Saturday Care Program starts August 4
Our families requested it and we are happy to announce our newest program… Parents, do you need child care on Saturday while you work, run errands, go to an appointment, or just to have some time for yourself? Early Steps Learning Center is happy to offer a Saturday ‘Drop In’ Child Care Program beginning this Saturday, August 4, 2012. Your child does not have to be enrolled in our Center to participate. Just call ahead to reserve your child’s spot
Fall 2012 Enrollment
We are having the best time with our Summer Campers AND planning an exciting new child care/school year! On August 1st, Early Steps Learning Center opens enrollment for the Fall for all programs – Infants, Toddlers, Traditional Preschool, Montessori Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Before & After School. We are available to answer any questions that you may have about our programs. Please enroll as soon as possible to reserve space for your child(ren)! Our Locations: 468 Richmond Road – (216)381-4600 27027
Graduation Day!
We started summer with another joyous preschool graduation ceremony today. We couldn’t be more proud of our 13 graduates! We hope you have a wonderful summer and we can’t wait to see your smiling faces again soon!
Grand Opening changed to May 12
Our Grand Opening celebration Open House has been changed from May 5 to May 12, 2012. Times are still from 10am-2pm. We hope that you will join us to take a tour and meet our teachers!
First Day at New Center
A warm welcome to our new children and families! Today is the first day of child care and preschool at our new Early Steps Learning Center on Richmond Road. Thank you to all those that have worked with such love and dedication to make our new Center a reality. Our teachers and staff had a wonderful day getting to know our new friends. And judging from their smiles and giggles, it seems that our new friends had a great day