Somerset ECC 2009-10 Parent Handbook (click here to download)

Limited Extended Hours Spaces Available!!!
 (see information below)

Are You New to Somerset E.C.C.?

Information about Somerset E.C.C. for Parents Looking for
Just the Right School

Download a Frequently Asked Questions Sheet and a
Program Comparison Form. 

Be sure to  examine our staff's qualifications on our
"About Us" page under "Staff Information". All teaching
staff members are college graduates and meet NAEYC
guidelines for specialized college level coursework in
Early Childhood Education. Somerset's Executive Director
and Founder/Consultant have extensive experience and
training in child development/early childhood education .

Registration Forms And Tuition Information (click to download)

2009-10       

          Registration Information -
                2009-10 tuition rates
          Tuition Calculation and Policy
         
          Registration Form - Preschool 2009-10
          Registration Form - Pre-Kindergarten 2009-10
          Registration Form - Kdg Enrichment 2009-10

2010-2011


          2010-11 tuition rates
          Tuition Calculation and Policy
         
          Registration Form - Preschool 2010-11
          Registration Form - Pre-Kindergarten 2010-11
          Registration Form - Kdg Enrichment 2010-11

To arrange a visit to any of our programs, please call 248 375-2140!

Program Descriptions

Preschool

Designed for the 2 1/2-4 year old who need not be toilet trained. This is generally the child's first experience at school. Children develop independence, social, and self-help skills as they learn colors, letter and number recognition, patterning, matching, sorting, etc. Children also learn to express their needs, wants and ideas. The teacher/child ratio in the Preschool is 1 to 7.

Pre-Kindergarten

Children in this program are completely toilet trained, have reached the age of 4 by January 1st. and generally have had a preschool experience. The Pre-Kindergarten curriculum continues to build pre-academic skills in a program that emphasizes independence, exploration, problem solving, decision making, cooperation, self-confidence, self-discipline, and written and oral expression. These learning experiences take place in individual, small and large group activities. The teacher/child ratio in the Pre-Kindergarten is 1 to 8.

Kindergarten Enrichment

Children in their second year of PreK or already in kindergarten are eligible for our Literacy and/or English Language Learning Enrichment programs. Children in both programs will be involved in activities that develop their awareness of the sounds, rhythms and representation of the English language. Working with a small group of children, the teachers will help each child utilize their existing strengths and interests to individualize their entrance into language and literacy practices that will support them in their future learning. The primary goal of the teachers will be to kindle in the children, a burning desire to read, write, think and converse about things that most interest them in their world. As this desire builds, children enthusiastically engage in activities that lead to literacy development. Sharing their interests and knowledge with their peers through songs, signs, poems, plays, stories, directions, etc. enhances children's self esteem and confidence while developing their literacy and language skills.

Extended Hours

Many of our parents have requested we consider adding extended hours to our program as a convenience for those who have conflicts with siblings' schedules, etc. and find our program hours challenging to meet. In response to these requests, we will have a limited extended hours program for the 2009-10 school year!!! We have 16 spaces for a combined preschool and pre-K program. The hours will be 7:30 - 9:00 am and 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Participants will need to complete a separate registration form that is submitted with a $25.00 registration fee. Fees will be $8.00 for either the morning or afternoon extended hours or $12.00 for both early and late sessions. The per session fee is the same regardless of whether you use the whole session. Children may be registered for a regular schedule for the whole year, or for a schedule which may change monthly. There are two different registration forms so be sure to ask for the correct form! If you register for the monthly schedule you will need to turn in a new schedule each month and pay for the sessions in advance. Those registering for the yearly schedule will have a consistent monthly payment as in our regular programs, and will need to make schedule changes a month in advance. There will be no refunds or credits for missed sessions. Additional children from the same family will receive the  usual 10% discount.