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Kinderhaven Preschool Academy is Accredited
by the National Academy of Early
Childhood Programs
Kinderhaven Preschool Academy is a developmental preschool for
children ages 2 1/2 to 6, licensed by the State of
Illinois and accredited by the National Academy of Early
Childhood Programs (NAEYC). Our approach and curriculum has been influenced
by the preschools of Reggio Emilia and are supported by
short and long term projects
Our philosophy and goals are best represented in our core
values. These core values serve as the foundation for our
preschool and include the following:
- Children have experiences that encourage healthy social-emotional development and positive self-concept.
- Children will develop a positive character,
understanding the importance of compassion and respect for
others throughout all aspects of their daily activities.
- Learning experiences are holistic (involving the whole
child) and nurturing, challenging and encouraging children
to grow in every aspect of their lives.
- Children are provided with opportunities to develop
fundamental skills that serve as a foundation for future
school success, and enhance their desire to learn.
- Parents are viewed as vital to their child’s development
and partners in their child’s education.
- Documentation is an integral part of the teaching and
learning process.
The above core values are seen in every aspect of our
Kinderhaven classes and are fostered at each child’s
developmental level with just enough challenge for him/her to
succeed and grow intellectually, skillfully and socially. We
also offer Enrichment Classes that are designed to promote
specialized skills and concepts in those respective areas.
Our mission: to provide a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment designed
to promote discovery, creativity, learning and growth in all areas
of development in preschool aged children. To share with parents the most current
information on child development, so that they may better understand
the development and the education of their preschool child.
Kinderhaven Preschool Academy’s fundamental values are
based on an image of the child as being curious, competent,
and capable of co-constructing knowledge. At Kinderhaven
Preschool Academy, educators observe, document, interpret
children's thinking, representational work, and learning. We
then endeavor to understand, support, and extend the
children's thinking, theories, and hypotheses in order to
give meaning to their experiences.
Using guidelines established by The National Academy of
Early Childhood Programs, we will provide an age appropriate
preschool program for children, 2½ - 6 years of age, in age
specific groupings. Each child will have individual goals
established by the team of parent and staff. Parent
involvement will be encouraged through active participation in
the classroom, monthly parent coffees, chaperoning of field
trips, and attendance at the many family events throughout the
school year. Hurry to get your registrations in now!
WELCOME TO KINDERHAVEN PRESCHOOL ACADEMY!
2010/2011 SCHOOL YEAR Registration is under way!
Listed below is a Parent Handbook, Curriculum Guide,
Registration Form/Department Waiver, Health Form,
Supplementary Information Form, Permission Form, Emergency
Form, Parent Handbook Sign-off, and the Class list permission.
All of these forms are necessary in order for your child to
participate in Kinderhaven.
Calendar for School
Year
(13k - 3 pages)
*HEALTH FORM: The Health Form needs to be dated no more
than 6 months PRIOR to the beginning of your first
enrollment in Kinderhaven. The health form is good for two
years. The Health Form must be completely filled out
including the Identifying Information (parent fills out),
Health History (parent fills out and signs), Immunization
Record, TB Test and Lead Screening (physician must sign).
**The TB Test and Lead Screening only need to be done
ONCE, but must be indicated on the form with the date and
results.
ALL forms must be complete and handed in prior to your
child’s participation in Kinderhaven.
PARENT HANDBOOK:
(57k - 15 pages) Please read the Parent Handbook thoroughly: it will help you
become more familiar with our Philosophy and Goals, Core
Values and give you specific information on our Policies and
Procedures. You will receive another letter during the
summer that will give you specific information regarding the
beginning of the school year, orientation, a school calendar
and upcoming events.
The CURRICULUM GUIDE
(176k - 8 pages) has been written in order to give you information about the
Kinderhaven Curriculum and Approach.
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