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33 Greta Street, Room 11
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-4051 x235
Karen McCarthy, Family Services Coordinator
hhills_nfl@conejo.k12.ca.us
The morning preschool class at Neighborhood for Learning (NfL) @ Way to Grow is a First 5 funded class located in Room 11 on the Horizon Hills campus in Thousand Oaks. The NfL @ Way to Grow Preschool class has been developed to meet the needs of typically developing children and children with special needs. The collaboration between the recognized Early Childhood expertise of NfL and the Special Education professionals are to provide the optimum inclusive learing environment.
The children enrolled in this preschool class enjoy many special activites because of the collaboration with the CVUSD Special Education Preschool program, such as Music classes with Mr. Tom, Snow Day and Reptile Day.
Philosophy
At our NfL @ Way to Grow preschool, we provide a developmentally appropriate, anti-biased, structured environment rich with opportunities for preschoolers ages 3-5 years to explore creativity, problem-solving, science, math skills and language acquisition through play, group activities and group choice. Daily teacher directed times are planned for a wide age and ability range - such as storytelling, music, experiments, and group games. To read more about NfL's educational Philosophy, please review the Philosophy page of this website.
Our Goal
The most important goal at NfL is to provide the kind of environment and varied experiences that will allow each child to:
- build strong relationship skills,
- develop and practice problem solving and conflict
resolution,
- develop an interest and joy in learning,
- develop security and good self-image,
- develop self-control and responsibility,
- enhance physical development,
- enjoy strong parent involvement and education,
- transition successfully to the school environment.
School Hours
The CV NfL @ Way to Grow Preschool is 3 hours a day Monday thru Thursday mornings from 8:45am - 11:45am. Our School Calendar coincides with the CVUSD school calendar, with the same holidays off. Please view the NfL First 5 calendar for details.
Cost of Enrollment
$35.00 Application Fee
$300.00 First month Tuition *
$300.00 Last month Tuition *
$25.00 Snack fee
$660.00 Total
* NfL @ Way To Grow is a First 5 funded preschool class and therefore tutition is based on a sliding scale, determined by gross monthly income and size of household. If you have a financial need, please make an appointment with the Family Services Coordinator to calculate your eligibility for a sliding scale. You must provide official documentation of your most recent income for one month's time period.
Tuition and Fees
Base Tuition is $300 per month, and is pro-rated so that you pay the same amount each month even when breaks occur. There is also a snack fee of $25 that will be collected each 12 week session. Prior to admission all registration paperwork must be completed and first and last month's tuition must be paid.
Registration
Children must be 3 years old upon entry and self-sufficient when toileting to be admitted. Admission to the NfL @ Way to Grow preschool shall be granted without discrimination with regard to religion, race, color or socio-economic status. NfL @ Way to Grow will make every attempt to meet the special needs of a child as long as the goals of the program and the needs of the other students are not compromised. To ensure the optium learning environment, NfL @ Way to Grow balances enrollment based on gender, language and age.
Please visit the Registration page to learn more about the registration process for NfL @ Way to Grow Preschool.
Staff at NfL @ Way to Grow
The NfL @ Way to Grow preschool class maintains a 1:10 ratio. CV NfL First 5 teachers have completed a minimum state requirement of 24 early Childhood Education units: the marjority far exceed these minimum requirements.
Meet our NfL @ Way to Grow staff:
Monica Shackelford - Teacher
Jessica Loupe - Early Care Assistant Teacher
Karen McCarthy - Family Services Coordinator
Activites in a Typical Day
- 45 minutes of outdoor play (large motor skills development)
- 45 minutes of uninterrupted free choice/center based experiences
- Circle time which generally includes story time, singing, letter,
name, number, color and shape recognition
- Snack time
- Clean up
- Hand washing upon entry, before and after snack and after outdoor play
Snack
A healthy and nutritious snack will be provided from two different food groups daily. CV NfL has a no sugar policy and does not serve juice or sugar laden foods.
Parent Involvement
We strongly respect that parents are the child's first teacher and recognize that parent involvement is vitally important to the educational success of children. We intend to provide the best possible learning envirmnent and parent participation is mandatory in our program. Each parent or adult designee is required to volunteer in the clasrrom one day (3 hours) per month.
The NfL @ Way to Grow preschool site has a Parent Advocate Committee (PAC). Parent participation in this group is strongly encouraged. Your involvement is extremely valuable and will help to strengthen NfL while increasing leadership skills and support for all children. Monthly meetings are held and in past years, the NfL @ Way to Grow PAC has started a class garden, organized fundraisers and weekly park play dates.
Contact Us
If you would like to schedule a tour to visit our NfL @ Way to Grow preschool, please contact our Family Services Coordinator, Karen McCarthy at 805- 492-4051 x235 or hhills_nfl@conejo.k12.ca.us.
For even more information
Please review the attached CV NfL First 5 Parent Handbook of Policies and Procedures.
CV
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-4051 x235
Karen McCarthy, Family Services Coordinator
hhills_nfl@conejo.k12.ca.us
The morning preschool class at Neighborhood for Learning (NfL) @ Way to Grow is a First 5 funded class located in Room 11 on the Horizon Hills campus in Thousand Oaks. The NfL @ Way to Grow Preschool class has been developed to meet the needs of typically developing children and children with special needs. The collaboration between the recognized Early Childhood expertise of NfL and the Special Education professionals are to provide the optimum inclusive learing environment.
The children enrolled in this preschool class enjoy many special activites because of the collaboration with the CVUSD Special Education Preschool program, such as Music classes with Mr. Tom, Snow Day and Reptile Day.
Philosophy
At our NfL @ Way to Grow preschool, we provide a developmentally appropriate, anti-biased, structured environment rich with opportunities for preschoolers ages 3-5 years to explore creativity, problem-solving, science, math skills and language acquisition through play, group activities and group choice. Daily teacher directed times are planned for a wide age and ability range - such as storytelling, music, experiments, and group games. To read more about NfL's educational Philosophy, please review the Philosophy page of this website.
Our Goal
The most important goal at NfL is to provide the kind of environment and varied experiences that will allow each child to:
- build strong relationship skills,
- develop and practice problem solving and conflict
resolution,
- develop an interest and joy in learning,
- develop security and good self-image,
- develop self-control and responsibility,
- enhance physical development,
- enjoy strong parent involvement and education,
- transition successfully to the school environment.
School Hours
The CV NfL @ Way to Grow Preschool is 3 hours a day Monday thru Thursday mornings from 8:45am - 11:45am. Our School Calendar coincides with the CVUSD school calendar, with the same holidays off. Please view the NfL First 5 calendar for details.
Cost of Enrollment
$35.00 Application Fee
$300.00 First month Tuition *
$300.00 Last month Tuition *
$25.00 Snack fee
$660.00 Total
* NfL @ Way To Grow is a First 5 funded preschool class and therefore tutition is based on a sliding scale, determined by gross monthly income and size of household. If you have a financial need, please make an appointment with the Family Services Coordinator to calculate your eligibility for a sliding scale. You must provide official documentation of your most recent income for one month's time period.
Tuition and Fees
Base Tuition is $300 per month, and is pro-rated so that you pay the same amount each month even when breaks occur. There is also a snack fee of $25 that will be collected each 12 week session. Prior to admission all registration paperwork must be completed and first and last month's tuition must be paid.
Registration
Children must be 3 years old upon entry and self-sufficient when toileting to be admitted. Admission to the NfL @ Way to Grow preschool shall be granted without discrimination with regard to religion, race, color or socio-economic status. NfL @ Way to Grow will make every attempt to meet the special needs of a child as long as the goals of the program and the needs of the other students are not compromised. To ensure the optium learning environment, NfL @ Way to Grow balances enrollment based on gender, language and age.
Please visit the Registration page to learn more about the registration process for NfL @ Way to Grow Preschool.
Staff at NfL @ Way to Grow
The NfL @ Way to Grow preschool class maintains a 1:10 ratio. CV NfL First 5 teachers have completed a minimum state requirement of 24 early Childhood Education units: the marjority far exceed these minimum requirements.
Meet our NfL @ Way to Grow staff:
Monica Shackelford - Teacher
Jessica Loupe - Early Care Assistant Teacher
Karen McCarthy - Family Services Coordinator
Activites in a Typical Day
- 45 minutes of outdoor play (large motor skills development)
- 45 minutes of uninterrupted free choice/center based experiences
- Circle time which generally includes story time, singing, letter,
name, number, color and shape recognition
- Snack time
- Clean up
- Hand washing upon entry, before and after snack and after outdoor play
Snack
A healthy and nutritious snack will be provided from two different food groups daily. CV NfL has a no sugar policy and does not serve juice or sugar laden foods.
Parent Involvement
We strongly respect that parents are the child's first teacher and recognize that parent involvement is vitally important to the educational success of children. We intend to provide the best possible learning envirmnent and parent participation is mandatory in our program. Each parent or adult designee is required to volunteer in the clasrrom one day (3 hours) per month.
The NfL @ Way to Grow preschool site has a Parent Advocate Committee (PAC). Parent participation in this group is strongly encouraged. Your involvement is extremely valuable and will help to strengthen NfL while increasing leadership skills and support for all children. Monthly meetings are held and in past years, the NfL @ Way to Grow PAC has started a class garden, organized fundraisers and weekly park play dates.
Contact Us
If you would like to schedule a tour to visit our NfL @ Way to Grow preschool, please contact our Family Services Coordinator, Karen McCarthy at 805- 492-4051 x235 or hhills_nfl@conejo.k12.ca.us.
For even more information
Please review the attached CV NfL First 5 Parent Handbook of Policies and Procedures.
CV
NfL @ Way to Grow
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