Preschool 2019-2020 Brochure

Adventures in Early Childhood 2019-2020 SUSAN AND SAUL SINGER EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER Membership REGISTER NOT required ONLINE AT A.P.P.L.E. accredited dpjcc.org/ Gold Seal early-childhood Certification ESUaSArNl&ySACULhSIiNlGdERh d LIC. #45126 Learning Center DAVID POSNACK JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

USABOUT The award-winning Singer Early Childhood Learning Center has am recreational facilities include: 14 classrooms equipped with deve outdoor Feig Family Playground, an indoor playground, new splash p Center, the Flo & Hy Siegel Pan-to-Plate Culinary Institute, two g Licensed, certified, professional faculty use the JCCA Sheva framewo security systems and procedures put parents’ minds at ease. INFANT CENTER INFANTS, CRUISERS & STEP BEYOND ALMOST THERE PROGRAM Ages 3-17 months Child must be 18 months by September 1, 2019. • Year-round, month-to-month program. • Developmentally appropriate curriculum • Developmentally appropriate curriculum includes includes music, water play, indoor and music, water play, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, outdoor playgrounds, storytelling and storytelling and arts and crafts. arts and crafts. • Children are grouped by development and mobility. • Toddlers learn beginning social skills and educational concepts, offering a • Housed in our early childhood learning center, wonderful preschool experience. the Infant Care Center offers a safe and loving environment for your child. • Half-day program includes a snack and lunch. • Infant maximum ratio – 1 adult: 3 children • Class limited to 12 students. • Convenient and flexible hours for working parents. • Infant Center classes limited to 12 babies/toddlers. FUN!LEARNISING EDUCATION Sensory and skill-based, child-centered learning experiences • JTec Butterfly & vegetable gardens • Language Link Therapy with occupa PHYSICAL Gross motor skills development • CATCH Kid Fitness Program EDUCATION JEWISH Sheva – JCCA’s early childhood learning framework rooted in Je EDUCATION JSmart Flo & Hy Siegel Technology Pan-to-Plate Center Culinary Institute Made possible through philanthropic Little Chefs Cooking Class funds from Dr. Saul and Susan Singer & the Posnack Family Foundation Fully stocked kitchen of Hollywood for classes & demonstrations STEM enrichment Story Stretchers Interactive multi-touch tables iPads • touch screen computer

amenities that are unsurpassed by other preschools. Our educational and REGISTER elopmentally appropriate materials, the state-of-the-art, age-appropriate earOdlypN-jcLchIcNi.lodErhgAo/Tod pad, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a media center, the JSmart Technology gymnasiums for creative play and a professional-style theater/auditorium. work of Jewish values as a guiding principle for curriculum development. Our TWO-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM THREE-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM PRE-KINDERGARTEN Child must be 2 years old by Child must be 3 years old by Child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2019. September 1, 2019 and must be September 1, 2019 and must be toilet-trained. toilet-trained (no .exceptions) • This program encourages independence and introduces children to a child- • This program encourages independence We offer the Florida State sponsored centered school environment. and introduces children to a child- Voluntary Pre-K Program (VPK). centered school environment. • Students learn through sensory The Singer Early Childhood Learning exploration in an environment that • Students learn through sensory Center scored in the top 20% of the encourages individual growth and abilities. exploration in an environment that county for VPK readiness rate. encourages individual growth and abilities. • Developmentally appropriate • Morning VPK program (9:00 a.m.-Noon) curriculum includes science, social • Developmentally appropriate curriculum offers experiences in early literacy, math studies, water play, holidays, early math, includes early literacy, math readiness, readiness, pre-writing skills, music, language skills and Judaica, as well as pre-writing skills, music, indoor and indoor and outdoor playgrounds, library, drama, music and indoor and outdoor outdoor playgrounds, library, art, science, art, science, computers and Judaica. playgrounds. computers, swimming and Judaica. • Afternoon activities include music, • Half-day program includes a snack • Children enrolled in the 9-12:30 program creative arts, swimming, karate, yoga, and lunch. stay for lunch. computers, physical education and indoor and outdoor playgrounds. ch Center with STEM activities • Full-time music, movement and rhythm faculty • Flo & Hy Siegel Pan-to-Plate Culinary Institute pational and speech/language pathologists • JSmart Technology Center with interactive smart boards and multi-touch smart tables m • Karate, gymnastics, creative movement, yoga and swimming • Indoor and outdoor Feig Family Playground ewish tradition • Weekly Shabbat • Holiday celebrations • Judaica class SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS The David Posnack JCC has plenty to choose from when it comes to after-school enrichment activities! All participants must be toilet-trained. Ages 2 - Pre-K LITTLE CHEFS MINI-ROBOTICS SPORTS LITTLE PICASSOS KARATE TENNIS MAGIC MIXTURES/ BALLET/TAP BASKETBALL HANDWRITING WITHOUT YOGA STEM BUILDING GYMNASTICS HIP-HOP TEARS For class schedule visit dpjcc.org.

Tuition 2019-2020 ADMINISTRATION Infants, Cruisers Member Community Judith Rose, MS and Step Beyond Early Childhood Director • Master’s degree in early childhood 9-3 $1,080 $1,155 $1,165 education administration 9-6 $1,250 $1,240 • VPK Advanced Director Credential – 7-6 $1,325 State of Florida • Over 30 years experience in early childhood, Almost There Early Bird Early Bird After May 31 After May 31 & 2s Memb er Co mmunity Member Community elementary and middle school levels and administration M-F 9-12:30* $910 $985 $935 $1,010 Michal Hen M-F 9-3 $1,035 $1,110 $1,055 $1,130 Assistant Director/Curriculum • VPK Director Credential – State of Florida M-F 9-6 $1,170 $1,245 $1,195 $1,270 • Over 15 years of early childhood teaching M-F 7-6 $1,260 $1,335 $1,285 $1,360 experience $1,055 $1,130 3s Rachel Benjamin, MS M-F 9-3 $1,035 $1,110 Early Childhood Coordinator • Master’s degree in education M-F 9-6 $1,170 $1,245 $1,195 $1,270 • Over 5 years experience in education M-F 7-6 $1,260 $1,335 $1,285 $1,360 administration Eileen Neidorf 4s Admissions Coordinator • Has worked in the Singer Early Childhood VPK ONLY** No Cost to Parent 9 - Noon OR Value is $2,400 Learning Center for over 28 years Noon - 3 Reimbursed by the State of Florida FACULTY Wrap-Around VPK $785 $860 $805 $880 • All lead faculty hold early childhood Noon - 3** credentials. Wrap-Around VPK $920 $995 $940 $1,015 • All faculty complete professional growth Noon - 6** annually. Wrap-Around VPK $1,015 $1,090 $1,035 $1,110 • All faculty are certified and competent 7 - 9 & Noon - 6** in CPR, infant/toddler first aid, Epi Pen **Must be registered for VPK program. administration, and fire extinguisher usage. *Enrollment limited for half-day programs. • All faculty and volunteers are cleared through Deposit the Sexual Predator Offender Databank Deposit for Early Bird rates must be turned in by Tuesday, April 30, 2019. and have undergone a Level II Fingerprint background screen. Financial Assistance In the case of serious financial needs, fee adjustments are possible through financial LEADERSHIP Shari Mac Keen, MS assistance. Packets are available at the front desk or by calling 954.434.7038, ext. 344. In Chief Program Officer order to ensure a space in school, you must register for and submit a financial assistance Scott Ehrlich, MA form as soon as possible. Funds are limited. Please apply and complete your packet early Chief Executive Officer Judith Rose, MS in the registration process. Elaine M. Turner, CPA Early Childhood Director Chief Financial Officer Late Fees The Singer Early Childhood Learning Center closes promptly at 6:00 p.m. A late fee of David Posnack $10 for every five (5) minutes will be charged. Payable immediately. JCC Payments Nina & Louis Silverman Campus A non-refundable (and non-transferable to any other program) one-time fee of $275 5850 S. Pine Island Road, Davie, FL 33328 per child is a required matriculation fee. A non-refundable (and non-transferable) Telephone: 954-434-7038 • Fax: 954-434-1741 annual registration fee of $150 ($200 after April 30) per child is required to hold a dpjcc.org spot for each child. (On the corner of Stirling & Pine Island Roads) Infants, cruisers and step beyond is a month-to-month program. Almost there, 2s, 3s and Pre-K are 10-month programs billed monthly. All programs require a 30-day written OF BROWARD COUNTY notice if vacating a space in preschool; failure to do so will result in a penalty of one month tuition. The David Posnack JCC serves all residents of the community regardless of faith, ethnicity, age or disability. VACCINATION POLICY Beginning Wednesday, August 14, which is the first day of public school for 2019-2020, only children who are immunized will be accepted into the preschool and after-school programs. • Form 680 (the State of Florida immunization form) MUST be turned in p­ rior to child’s attendance and will be kept on file at the J. • These programs will no longer accept children with religious exemptions from vaccination. • Medical exemptions will be decided on a case-by-case basis.