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Preschool/Pre-K Program

Our Preschool/Pre-K Program has been in operation since 2012. This program runs from September through May. Please see our school calendar for a list of holidays and breaks observed by the Marshall First Step Preschool/Pre-K Program. We strive to provide our students with an environment in which they can grow and develop as we prepare them for their later school experiences. The curriculum for this program specifically addresses important readiness, early writing, literacy, and math skills. Students learn actively as they play, color, draw, count, build, and sing.

Students attending our Preschool and Pre-K classes will:

  • Develop social-emotional skills to support learning.
  • Build physical coordination, strength, and crayon grip.
  • Learn to recognize letters and numbers.
  • Learn to write letters and numbers.
  • Learn to ask and answer questions.
  • Learn to sort objects by size, color, or other attributes.
  • Learn to count, sort, and create patterns.
  • And so much more!

Half-Day Preschool/Pre-K Program

Tuition for the half-day program is charged on a monthly basis. A $50 non-refundable registration fee is due on July 1, along with the Registration paperwork for the upcoming school year. May’s tuition payment is due on August 1. All remaining tuition payments are due on the first of the month, September through April. May’s tuition, due on August 1, is a non-refundable tuition deposit. Tuition for the Preschool Class is $120 per month. Tuition for the Pre-K Class is $200 per month.

The Preschool class is intended to prepare students for our Pre-Kindergarten class. This class meets three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) from 8:00 am to 10:30 am. There are a maximum of 14 students with two teachers in the classroom.

The Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) class is intended for students who will be entering kindergarten the following year. This class meets five days a week (Monday through Friday) from 12:00 pm to 2:45 pm each day. There are a maximum of 16 students with two teachers in the classroom.

Full-Day Preschool/Pre-K Program

Our Full-Day Classes will meet Monday through Friday from 8 am to 2:30 pm. Part-time schedules are accepted (less than 5 days per week) however, students are required to attend at least 3 days per week.

Tuition for the full-day program is charged on a weekly basis. Tuition is $26 per day, with the weekly amount charged determined by the number of days per week the student is enrolled. Tuition is charged for all scheduled school days regardless of attendance.

Just as with our half-day program, the Preschool Class is intended to prepare students for our Pre-Kindergarten class. There are a maximum of 18 students with three teachers in the classroom. The Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) class is intended for students who will be entering kindergarten the following year. There are a maximum of 20 students with two teachers in the classroom.

Drop-In Care

Students enrolled in our Full-Day Preschool/Pre-K Program may receive care before and/or after school and on school holidays on a drop-in basis. This means parents must check with the center prior to needing care to ensure a spot is available before being placed on the schedule. (Drop-in care positions are not guaranteed.) Before and/or after school care will be charged at a rate of $10 per day. Care on school holidays will be charged at a rate of $35 per day.

Extended Day Preschool/Pre-K & Daycare Program

Our Extended Day/Daycare Program allows students to attend before and/or after school and on school holidays as long as the daycare is open. The daycare opens at 6:00 am and closes at 5:30 pm. Part-time schedules are accepted, but students are required to attend at least 3 days per week. Tuition is $34 per day and is charged weekly, based on scheduled days and will remain the same regardless of attendance. Tuition is not charged for days that the daycare is closed but is charged for school-holidays regardless of attendance.

Childcare and School-Age Programs

Our Childcare Program is open daily from 6am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday year-round. We are closed on the following holidays: New Year's Eve & New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day & Black Friday, and Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. Our age-specific classrooms for children 6 weeks through 6 years offer a variety of developmentally appropriate toys and activities where children are given the opportunity to play, learn, and explore. Students move up to the next classroom as space becomes available. They cannot move up until they reach the minimum age requirement for the next classroom.

Payment for childcare is due each Friday for the upcoming week. Flexible schedules are available. The following is the payment chart based on classroom:

Tinies Classroom: (6 weeks through 18 months) $48 per day
Tots Classroom: (14 months through 2 years) $44 per day
Twos Classroom: (2 years through 3 years) $40 per day
Tykes Classroom: (3 years through 5 years) $34 per day
School-Age: $32 per day (Full-Day) $16 per day (Before/After School)

Families with more than one child enrolled will pay full price for the youngest child and receive a 10% discount for each additional child enrolled.

We accept CCAP! Qualifying families may be able to receive assistance with expenses through the Child Care Assistance Program. We accept CCAP payments and are happy to assist families through the application process.

Tinies Classroom

The Tinies Classroom is for children 6 weeks through 18 months. This classroom maintains a staff to student ratio of 1:4 with a maximum of 8 children in the classroom. Our Tinies Classroom is specifically designed to offer a nurturing and calming environment where your child can thrive. Our teachers are eager to partner with parents to provide for each child’s individual needs and routines.

Toddler Classroom

The Toddler Classroom is for children 15 months through 30 months. This classroom maintains a staff to student ratio of 1:5 with a maximum of 10 children in the classroom. Our Toddler Classroom provides a fun and safe place for busy toddlers to explore. While everyday may look a little different, toddlers learn to participate in the predictable daily flow of activities.

Twos Classroom

The Twos Classroom is for children 24 months through 3 years. This classroom maintains a staff to student ratio of 1:8 with a maximum of 16 children in the classroom. Our Twos Classroom offers a warm, nurturing environment that fosters curiosity, energy, and independence. The classroom routine provides students with a predictable schedule that allows them to feel comfortable and confident.

Tykes Classroom

The Tykes Classroom is for children 3 years through 6 years. This classroom maintains a staff to student ratio of 1:10 with a maximum of 20 children in the classroom. Our Tykes Classroom is set up to encourage children to create, play, pretend, and express themselves their way. The predictable daily schedule allows students to feel comfortable and confident. Students in this classroom may also participate in our Pre-K/Preschool Program.

School-Age Program

Care will be available for school-age children (5 – 12 years), before and after school and on school breaks/holidays. Students will have the opportunity for active and quiet play, will participate in daily fitness activities and receive help with their homework. Tutoring services are available at the parent’s request.

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