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Washington Street
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What is Qualistar Early Learning? Kid’s Club Before and After School Program “The Neighborhood Playhouse” Drama Program
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Children’s ProgramsOPEN 7 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday Open year round with the following closures:
Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day School Age NON REFUNDABLE Registration - $45.00 (1 child) $60.00 (more than 1 child) Late Payment - $15.00 Canceled Check $20.00 Absent Days - No Credit Holiday - Full Price Vacation - two week written notice after first year * 10% discount second child (Extra fees may apply for special activities). *Please see parent packet for full explanation LocationWe’re “on the way” to everywhere! Located at 809 South Washington at Ohio, we have access to I-25. It’s Easy Access from Downtown or the Tech Center and the Pearl St. Bus (#52) stops a half a block away. (Pearl and Ohio) (map)
Our preschool program is a play- based learning site with an emphasis on the Arts and School Readiness. Living, Loving and Learning are the three elements in which we base our approach to accessible education. In addition to our approach to the Love of Learning, we care about our approach to LIVING! Families are our focus, and parents are encouraged to participate in our calendar activities. Kindness, honesty, communication, sharing, conflict solving, and manners are all emphasized. Making friends, trusting your teacher, feeling welcomed and loved make learning a pleasure. It all fits together! Preschool - $165.00 per week (5 Full Days)
What is Qualistar Early Learning? WSCC’S preschool is proud to be an Qualistar Early Learning site. Qualistar Early Learning is a statewide effort to elevate the standards of early childhood education- far above the criteria currently in place by Colorado Department of Human Services. WSCC is now a Qualistar 3 rated program.
Here are some things that were said about our program after receiving our first quality rating evaluation:
Lincoln and Steele ElementaryBecause of the close proximity of these two schools, we are able to provide transportation. About our TeachersStephanie Brandt, our head teacher, has been with the Center since early in 2002. She is currently completing her Behavioral Science Degree at Metro. By the end of this year, she will have completed her Director Qualified and ECE training at Red Rocks Community College, and is committed to at least two more years in our preschool upon finishing her degree. In addition, she stays current with 45 hours of ECE training every year. Her gentle, fun, and intelligent approach to teaching is what the WSCC preschool is all about.
All of our teachers are current in FIRST AID and CPR and complete 45 hours of various ECE training throughout each year. About the DirectorMartha Horstman-Evans has been involved with the Center since 1991. After completing a Fine Arts Degree from Webster University, Martha lived in New York as a performer, writer and teacher. Martha taught Creative Drama in the inner-city New York Public Schools. Here in Denver, she came to the Children’s Program at the Center after creating the award winning “Character Education through the Dramatic Arts” for Slavens School, grade 1-8. Martha has also taught Drama at Steele Elementary as well as several Cherry Creek Schools.
Before and After School Club Ages 6-12 after school till 6 pm.
Our “Kid’s Club” boasts a cozy atmosphere for a club that offers a nutritious snack, HOMEWORK CLUB, ARTS and CRAFTS, OUTDOOR FUN (at the playground or the park), GRAND HALL games for rainy days, and DANCE, (Hip-Hop and Jazz) FREE for Club Members.
We have kids from all over, but transport from Lincoln and Steele, and walk kids to and from various activities at Lincoln Elementary.
Other opportunities include participation in “The Neighborhood Playhouse”- separate tuition (See Below)
Before & After School $12 daily $60 a week $240 month (3 day minimum) Before School Only $10 daily $50 a week After School Only $10 daily $50 a week DPS DAYS- OFFUnlike some B/A programs, we are open on Planning Days, Assessment Days and Professional Days. For the 2004-05 school year that includes October 18,19 and 25- Nov 11,12 and 24- Feb 21,22-April 11 & 25. If you are signed up for KID’S CLUB or SUMMERVILLE, you are automatically eligible. Otherwise, drop by the center and pick up a packet.
$170.00 weekly $42.00 daily (min. 3 days)
We are open over the Holidays Dec. 20 through January 3 rd, as well as for Spring Break- March 28 through April 2 nd. Activities include Arts & Crafts, Field Day, Movie Day and GRAND HALL sports and games.
$165.00 weekly $47.00 daily (min. 3 days)
Drama Program ages 6-12, Tuesdays, 4-5:15 ( and 4 weeks before the production, Sundays 3-5)
The Playhouse is in its 11th season! During the year, we study Acting, Improvisation and Scene Study. Then, in January, we begin work on an original production, written especially for the kids in the program. Four weeks before production, we add Sunday rehearsals.
In April, we have our Dinner Theatre production, where patrons can enjoy a scrumptious meal and refreshing beverages, while anticipating the Night’s Entertaining Production.
This show is staged as a BENEFIT for WSCC, and has become a much anticipated and beloved event. Seniors and Kids join together for an evening of fun and laughter.
For more information, you may call Martha Horstman-Evans at 303-777-4294.
Starts Oct 9th. Tuesdays 4-5:15 Tuition $40 per month $280 per year Original Dinner Theatre Production in April
SUMMERVILLESummer Day Camp for ages 6-11 Open end of May-August
Remember the Good ‘ol days, when summer lasted forever? That’s the kind of atmosphere we strive for in “Summerville”! We swim at Washington Park and Congress Park and have a field trip every Friday. Arts, Crafts, Drama and Dance fill our days. Lemonade Stands, Car Washes, and Bake Sales teach us entrepreneurship and give us extra barbeque money! Bowling, The Fox Theatre, the Planetarium, Funtastic Fun and lots of other places expect us. Crawdad fishin’ , boat races, and pajama days keep us in the mood. When it’s too hot for the outdoors, or it’s raining, we have the air-conditioned GRAND HALL for fun and games. We award the Spirit Stick three times a summer, to those who show qualities that we admire- like humor, friendliness and honesty. But most of all, we make great friends that we look forward to seeing year after year.
Camp does not exceed 25 in enrollment, which allows us to give lots of personal attention and family service. See you there!
Summer Day Camp Ages 6-11 $47.00 daily (min. 3 days). Contact: |