Category: Programs

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4K Program

Posted on by Devon Zuleger

At Meeting House Nursery School, we believe that children learn much of what they need to know through play; their play is their work. We offer a dynamic, enriching play-based 4K program that celebrates and challenges each child, and fosters their curiosity, self-confidence and a love for discovery. 

Details

  • Small class sizes:  maximum 1:10 teacher/child ratio (MMSD school sites will have maximum of 1:18)
  • All 4K teachers at MHNS are Department of Instruction (DPI) licensed to teach 4K and hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Continuity of care and honoring attachments — children can remain in a familiar place with familiar teachers
  • Teachers assemble a portfolio for each student demonstrating their learning and growth throughout the year.

Curriculum

  • Our 4K program focuses on language arts and literacy, science and math, fine motor abilities like writing, social skills, and transitioning to five-year-old kindergarten
  • Play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum based on Wisconsin Early Childhood Learning Standards
  • The daily schedule includes free choice, group time, outside play/large motor time, snack time, and music & movement

Options

  • You may enroll your child in one of three available 4k programs:
    • AM: Monday – Friday morning (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
    • PM: Tuesday – Friday afternoon (1:00 – 4:00 p.m.)
    • Full Day Program: Monday – Friday (9 a.m.- 4 p.m.)
  • Tuition rates are based on your child’s enrollment in MMSD 4k and choosing Meeting House as your community site. Additional fees (M-F AM and Full Day) are due to the built in extended programming your child receives beyond what MMSD offers at their school sites. 
  • You may also enroll your child in any of our Extended Care programs
Advantages of  full day 4k
  • Increase literacy and numeracy skills
  • Enhance social emotional awareness and motor skills
  • Full day preschoolers outperform half-day preschoolers in literacy & numeracy and these effects are sustained through first grade. (Robin, Amp, Frede, 2006)
  • Smaller teacher to child ratio

Requirements

  • Your child must be four (4) on or before September 1 to be eligible for enrollment.