Our School Year Program

We strive for a well-balanced curriculum in all areas with particular emphasis on the emotional, intellectual and physical. We utilize the same published, research-based curriculum that is used by the Toms River School System, to assure that our students are prepared appropriately to continue on into elementary school. Our program, led by Director, Valerie Frost-Lewis, MS Ed.,  includes a full range of activities in the fields of art, science, pre-reading skills, food preparation, physical fitness, literature and music. Ample time is provided for sensory experience and free play during which a child selects his own activities designed to develop confidence, perception, judgment and reasoning powers.

Enrichment Programs

Our program is enhanced by several visits from community resource people, special programs and field trips throughout the school year. Also included in our program is a monthly visit from Mr. Scott the Music Man.



Mr. Scott the Music Man in action!

He offers the children a chance to move and groove to a variety of music styles, and play age appropriate musical instruments, and experience the fun of musical expression. Mr. Scott also sings and plays keyboard, drums and a variety of percussion instruments for the children. If you’d like to learn more about Mr Scott, visit his website here.

Nourishment

We place a great deal of emphasis on nutrition. Our snacks are provided mid-session and consist of milk or juice, plain cookies or crackers, fresh fruits or vegetables in addition to breakfast type menu items offered each day. Children who attend all day session bring their lunch from home.

Eligibility

Our cutoff birthday is October 1st.

  • Terrific Twos (2)
  • Preschool (3)
  • Pre-Kindergarten (4)
  • Full and Half Day Kindergarten (5)
  • We also offer before – and after-school programs and Holiday Care through 5th Grade for Toms River School District students.

In accordance with state regulations, every child must have a physical and the required inoculations before beginning school.

Center Terms and Hours

During the school year, we are open 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., and offer quarter, half and full day schedules. And, during Summer Camp, we are open 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and offer full and half day schedules.

Transportation

Parents are expected to provide transportation for their children. Car pools are always an alternative.

Check out a short video on our School Year Program!


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