Eligible Students:

Children 2 years of age and older who are potty trained. Depending on enrollment, students may be organized into three groups. These groups are described below.

Group 1:

The students in this group will be ages 2 – 3; born before June 2006. Their days will be filled with exploration and play. Learning Centers, Guided Play, Outdoor Adventures and Artistic expression will be included in their daily activities. Islamic themed games, songs, stories, and lessons are integrated into the Early Childhood curriculum. Children in this group must be potty trained.

Group 2:

The students in this group will be ages of 3 – 4; born before June 2005. Their program will include all of the activities in the previous program, with the addition of cooperative games and projects for coordination and balance. Students will be encouraged toward team work and improved interpersonal skills. Islamic themed games, songs, stories, and lessons are integrated into the Early Childhood curriculum.

Group 3:

The students in this group will be entering Kindergarten in the 2009/2010 school year; born before August 2003. Their program will encourage social growth and cooperation to prepare them for full-day Kindergarten. They will use arts, movement, songs and stories to learn the alphabet. In addition, they will explore the numbers 1-10 through the use of stories and manipulatives. Islamic themed games, songs, stories, and lessons are integrated into the Early Childhood curriculum.

Year-round Daycare:

MCS offers year-round daycare services for children 2 years old and up. Daycare children and Summer LAF students will participate in the same programs during the Summer LAF sessions.

Class Schedule: 

Classes in the Early Childhood Program will be offered in three scheduling blocks.

Morning Block: 8:00am – 11:30am Daily

Afternoon Block: 12:00pm – 3:30pm Daily

Late Afternoon Block: 3:30pm – 6:00pm Daily

Full Day Schedule: 8:00am – 6:00pm Daily

Tuition:

One Block - $200 per 2 week session

Two Blocks - $400 per 2 week session

Full Day - $575 per 2 week session

Multiple child discount:  No discounts are available for early childhood program.

Year-round students currently enrolled in Pre-K shall continue to pay the same monthly tuition as they are currently paying.

Grade Reports:

Students in the Pre-Kindergarten Program will not receive grade reports, however, instructors will prepare a portfolio of student work for parents to review. Parents will also be advised of their child’s interpersonal and cooperative skills, as these skills are essential for successful matriculation in Kindergarten classrooms.