Summary

Contact Info

Readiness Center Inc
347 Catalpa Avenue
Benton Harbor , MI 49022
Tel: (269) 926-4084

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school

Key Statistics

Extended day

No

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established

1980

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Features of the Preschool

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Mission: “To provide educational programs for low-income parents and their pre-school through grade five children with the goal of fostering self-esteem in both parents and children by offering a variety of educational opportunities in a setting wherein they can be successful.”

We are committed to the success of our families. We believe that in order to break the cycle of poverty, children must have the support of their family and community. We believe that by educating the entire family we can encourage parents to become and remain involved in their child's education, and we can provide the tools and support necessary for children to succeed

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					YES
Oral language	-			-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-		-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-		-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-		-	-	n/a

Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-			-	YES
Time & space	-		-	-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-		-	-	YES

Visual arts	-		-	-	YES
Physical activity	-		-	-	YES

Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Home School Connection

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Discipline, Health and Safety

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Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 3 years to 5 years			$0/Week

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school

Director's Comments

Comments

Enrollment is open to children and parents within the Benton Harbor School District. We emphasize child and family learning, as such parents are required to attend with their child.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.