Welcome to Lexington Avenue Baptist Church Preschool. Our preschool is a private Christian preschool established by the church in 1963 to meet the needs of early childhood education in our community. We welcome children from Danville and Boyle County as well as all of the surrounding counties. The goal of our program is to provide a safe, happy, caring place in which children feel comfortable and will grow to their fullest potential.
LABC Preschool is designed to give your child the best possible beginning to his/her individual educational process. Through the use of developmentally appropriate practices, we will foster your child's development in the following areas: cognitive, emotional, social and physical, all in a Christian atmosphere.
Preschool News
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Philosophy
Enrollment Procedure
Curriculum Information
The Preschool Staff
Philosophy
Our philosophy is one of learning through play as well as an emphasis on learning letters and numbers and other skills to prepare them for Kindergarten.
Our goals are to enable each child to:
Develop the whole child and prepare them for a life long love of learning
Grow in trust, independence, and initiative
Develop a positive image of self
Develop a curiosity for the world and an enthusiasm for learning
Explore the world around him/her
Enjoy creative expression through music, art and other play activities
Think and make choices for individual and small group activities
Develop small muscles through art, puzzle, block and home living activities
Exercise large muscles through movement activities indoors and out doors.
We appreciate the opportunity to work with your child as he/she passes through these important developmental stages.
Lexington Avenue Baptist Church Preschool does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or disability in provision of services.
Licensing
The Preschool is licensed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and operates under a standing committee of Lexington Avenue Baptist Church. It meets all of the state and county fire and health requirements. All classroom teachers are certified in CPR and First Aid.
The Preschool year begins the first week of September and ends the second week of May.
Hours of Operation 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
3-year-olds 2 days Tuesday/Thursday
4-year-olds 3 days Monday/Wednesday/Friday
5-year-olds 5 days Monday through Friday
Tuition Monthly Yearly
3-year-olds $102.00 $816
4-year-olds $147.00 $1176
5-year-olds $180.00 $1440
Pre-registration fee $50.00
Enrollment Procedure
Children are accepted into classes on the basis of their age on October 1. Our child to teacher ratio for each class is:
3's 8:1
4's 10:1
5's 10:1
Pre-registration for the 2009-2010 school year will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the Preschool. There is a $50.00 pre-registration fee.
Curriculum Information
Our curriculum provides for ongoing thematic units throughout the year. The sequence of the themes is developmental in emphasis as teachers build foundations and plan seasonal activities.
| September |
All About Me!, Safari |
October
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Fire Safety, Animals Prepare for Fall |
| November |
Thanksgiving, Fall |
| December |
Christmas, Shapes |
| January |
Dinos, Animals in Winter |
| February |
Valentines Day, Farm |
| March |
Rainforest, Weather |
| April |
Oceans, Spring
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| May |
Derby |
The morning schedule includes a balance of vigorous and quiet activities, indoor and outdoor play, with small group, large group and individual experiences.
The following is a copy of the daily schedule for the four-year-old classes. The three year olds and the five year olds follow a similar schedule with some variations as determined by the teachers.
9:00-9:30 Opening and Music
9:30-10:20 Small Group Instruction
10:20-10:50 Centers
10:50-11:05 Snack
11:05-11:35 Recess
11:35-11:50 Story Time
11:50-12:00 Dismissal
The Preschool Staff
Our teachers are chosen for their appreciation and love of small children. They participate in an on-going program of professional development in order to be aware of the ever-changing needs of today's families and of new ideas and theories concerning preschool children.
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Pat Stewart, Director
pat@lexingtonavenue.org
Pat Stewart joined the staff of Lexington Avenue Baptist Church in 2008. She has 34 years of Kindergarten experience in public education. She holds a degree in Elementary Education, a Masters in Early Childhood Education and Administration. She is married, the mother of two children and the grandmother of three.
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Susan Lackney, Teacher - Three & Four Year Olds
slackney@roadrunner.com
Susan joins the LABC family after spending time as a substitute teacher for the preschool and the Danville City School System. Her education includes an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology. She has been married for 15 years and has four daughters - three of whom attended LABC preschool. |
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Angela Jones, Teacher - Three & Four Year Olds
ABCjones5@localnet.com
Angela has a BBA degree from the University of Kentucky and has worked in the Kids Morning Out program and also as an Instructional Assistant in the Boyle County Schools. She is married and the mother of three. |
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Kari Fogle, Teacher - Four Year Olds
fogle@lexingtonavenue.org
Kari has served as an Instructional Assistant as well as a reading and math coach at the elementary schools. She holds degrees from TAI Travel Academy and Lexington Healing Arts Academy. Kari is married and the mother of two. |
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Rhonda Hayes, Teacher - Three and Four Year Olds
rshayes@usa.net
Rhonda has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Anderson College. She has substituted in the Boyle County School System as well as the preschool. She also has taught in the Kids Morning Out Program. Rhonda is married and is the mother of twins. |
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Becky Shields, Teacher - Five Year Olds
becky@lexingtonavenue.org
Becky has been with the Lexington Avenue Baptist Church Preschool for over ten years. She has a Bachelor degree from the University of Kentucky in Art. She has been married for 25 years and is the mother of three children. |
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