JCAL ACADEMY - Center for Early Childhood Education

School Hours:
Toddler Program- 9:30 am – 12 noon
Preschool Program - 9:30 am - 12:30 noon
Full Day Transitional Kindergarten - 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Toddler Lunch Bunch- 12 noon – 12:30 pm
Enrichment Program - 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Morning Playgroup - 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Afternoon Playgroup – 2 pm to 4 pm

2011-2012 School Calendar

Contact Us:
JCALAcademy@lancasterjcc.org
Phone: 717-560-7572
Fax: 717-569-1614
2120 Oregon Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601

Enrollment for the 2011-12 school year is underway.
Call (717) 560-7572

Classes

The curriculum for all classes follow the PA State Standards for Early Childhood Education.

Toddler (18 months through 36 months)
These classes offer an introduction to Preschool. Parent participation is an integral part of helping young children feel comfortable as they make the transition from home to school. Gradual separation fosters trust in their teachers, which enables them to explore and learn. Children will learn through play using The Creative Curriculum®. Children do not need to be toilet trained to enter this program, as we recognize that all children reach this marker of development at their own pace.

- 9:30-12:00 M/W/F
- 9:30-12:00 T/Th
- Optional Toddler Lunch Bunch from 12-12:30: A chance for toddler to stay and have lunch with teachers and friends.
Preschool (Threes and Fours)
Children in the preschool will begin to develop a sense of independence through self directed tasks and activities. Ongoing development of fine and gross motor skills, self help skills (pouring, dressing, cleaning up, etc.), and cognitive development (introduction and reinforcement of numbers, letters, shapes, colors, calendar, etc. ) will enhance the child's sense of self. Children are encouraged to interact with peers as well as play independently. Understanding the concepts of sharing, following directions, and respect for others will begin to develop as the children explore their classroom environment.

- 9:30-12:30 T/Th
- M/W/F or M-F
Pre-Kindergarten (Fours and Fives)
The Pre-k program is designed to blend academic and social interaction through language arts, literature, beginning math skills, creative arts, music, science and cultural activities. Problem solving, beginning reading skills, and following directions are some of the goals. Children will continue to learn about themselves and their surrounding environments in a safe, nurturing and encouraging place. They will be encouraged to share, interact with peers and teachers, and respect themselves, others, and their environment. This experience is designed to prepare children for success in the future

- 9:30-12:30 M/W/F or M-F
Transitional Kindergarten
Our Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program allows parents to give the gift of time to their children. This program is a full day program for Kindergarten aged children who would benefit an extra year to grow and mature. Our curriculum is the best of both worlds. The children continue grow through The Creative Curriculum® building confidence, social emotional skills, and a love of learning. In addition, the children receive more structured instruction in the subject areas through Kid Writing, Scott Foresman Reading and Everyday Mathematics. The children also have the opportunity to do our enrichment program in a mixed age group setting giving them the opportunity to be peer leaders in the school. Children will be ready for Kindergarten or First Grade depending on the child's individual readiness.

- 9:30-3:30 M-F