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“Children who do not experience nature
won’t grow up to cherish or protect it." – The Trust for Public Land
Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Learning Center!
Our Little Sprouts program is dedicated to bringing children and nature together. We o er experiences typically found in child-centered learning centers; however, what is special about Little Sprouts is that these experiences will be focused through daily interaction with nature, animals, and plant life. Research has found that children who spend more time in nature pay attention better, think more clearly, and are able to cope more e ectively with stress. The nature curriculum is based on seasonal changes. Topics re ect current events in the natural world and provide the basis for daily outdoor discovery plus: creative arts, large and small motor skill development, math and manipulative activities, natural science exploration, language experiences and construction play.
Little Sprouts Early Learning CenteR 2017 – 2018
Our program operates on a nine-month annual tuition basis, paid monthly. Classes begin in September and
are limited to 15 students on a rst-come, rst-served basis. Children, ages 3-5, must be fully toilet trained. All registration is completed in person at Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Drive. At the time of registra- tion, you will need: proof of residency (current utility bill
or RDC), copy of county-recorded birth certi cate, and credit or debit card information for the automatic monthly electronic funds transfer, unless payment is made in full at time of registration. An electronic funds transfer form must be lled out. There will be a full month (non-refundable/ non-transferable) deposit due at the time of registration. This deposit will be applied to the Learning Center’s fee.
Registration for the 2017 – 18 School Year Opens March 4th!
Little Sprouts is more appropriate for children whose families are looking for discovery-based learning, rather than traditional lessons that are scheduled and con ned by curriculum objectives. Natural themes and materials are incorporated throughout indoor and outdoor activities.
Facility Program
Pilcher Park Nature Center (Sprouts Classroom)
17N-3-8100A 3-5 17N-3-8100B 3-5 17N-3-8100C 3-5 17N-3-8100D 3-5
$163R/$175N $141R/$152N $141R/$152N $141R/$152N
Age Fee
Day
Mon/Wed/Fri Tues/Thurs Mon/Wed Tues/Thurs
Date
Sep 6-May 9 Sep 5-May 10 Sep 6-May 9 Sep 5-May 10
Time
9:15a-11:30a 9:15a-11:30a 12:30p-2:45p 12:30p-2:45p
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