Amherst Early Education Center - Crocker Farm School

Telephone: (413) 362-1610
Website: www.arps.org/preschool/

Summary

Contact Info

Amherst Early Education Center - Crocker Farm School
280 West Street
Amherst , MA 01002
www.arps.org/preschool/

Tel: (413) 362-1610

Director: Principal: Paul Wiley
ryanj@arps.org

Application Information

Applications accepted

Children must be three years old by september 1st to qualify for the above programs. for more information or to schedule an appointment call janet ryan at 413-362-1610

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

3 years

Extended day

Yes

Survey Information

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

Yes

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Young children in an integrated setting learn from the staff and from each other. They learn developmental skills (cognitive, social/emotional, communication, small and large motor skills) as well as the acceptance of other people and themselves as unique individuals. Integrated early childhood programs enable all children to participate to their fullest capacities in the mainstream of education. Special support services are provided in the classroom in a relevant and functional manner.
The classes are structured to further the total development of each child. For the child with special challenges this may mean offering special assistance and structure in some areas. The children without special needs also receive teacher attention appropriate to their own level of development. Parents remark that all children grow with the experience of sharing, learning with, and understanding children with different areas of strengths and needs. Frequently children without special needs have opportunities to help others and take pride in their friend's progress and at times the curriculum offers opportunities for the child with special needs to teach others a new game or activity. The curriculum is developmental and the children learn through interactions with both staff and peers.
We also believe that parents are a vital part of the child's development and education. We welcome and encourage parent participation either directly or indirectly in the classroom. "
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

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Quality of Teaching

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Home School Connection

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Discipline, Health and Safety

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Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

5 5 day program 4 4 day program 2 day program
8:30 - 11:30 8:30 - 1:00 * 8:30 - 12:00 8:30 - 11:30 8:30 - 1:00 * 8:30 - 12:00 12:30 - 2:30
Step 1 $199 $199 $233 $160 $160 $186 $53
Step 2 $385 $385 $449 $308 $308 $359 $103
Step 3 $604 $604 $704 $483 $483 $563 $161
Step 4 $900 $1,290 $1,050 $720 $1,080 $840 $240
Step 5 $1,170 $1,677 $1,365 $936 $1,4 04 $1,092 $312
Step 6 $2,126 $3,047 $2,481 $1,701 $2,552 $1,985 $567
Step 7 $2,363 $3,387 $2,756 $1,890 $2,835 $2,205 $630
-"Extended day option available Total cost: $3387/school year
Extended day option available until 1:00 Total cost: $2835/school year
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Excerpted from the preschool's website

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Children must be three years old by september 1st to qualify for the above programs. for more information or to schedule an appointment call janet ryan at 413-362-1610

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Diversity

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 years to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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