TLC Pre-School is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year (see registration schedule below). Space is limited so please sign up now to reserve your child's spot. All necessary registration forms and a special TLC Pre-School FAQ page can be found on our Forms page.
TLC Pre-School is tailored for 3 and 4 year olds and starts Monday, August 23, 2010 and ends on the last scheduled day of school for Trumbull Schools in June, 2011. TLC Pre-School is located behind Daniels Farm School, 720 Daniels Farm Road. TLC Pre-School is licensed by the State of Connecticut, approved by the Trumbull Board of Education, and endorsed by the Town of Trumbull. In keeping with TLC's mission, this program is designed for Trumbull's working parents.
| Registration Schedule 2010-2011 |
Group A:
January 4 - January 15 |
Current TLC Families and Siblings
Trumbull Public School Administrators and Teachers Only |
Group B:
January 18 - January 29 |
New Enrollees - Full-time: 5 days a week
Group A registrations received after January 15th |
Group C:
February 1st |
Open Enrollment
Full-time: 5 days a week and Part-time: less than 5 days a week |
All registrations are accepted on a
first-come, first-served basis by group. Priority will be given to children who are 3 years old by the start of the program. Children turning 3 after the start of the program will be accepted based on availability.
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Curriculum |
TLC Pre-School offers a flexible program that nourishes young minds and meets the needs of working parents. TLC's curriculum will prepare your child for future learning in the Trumbull Schools Kindergarten classrooms. Each day your child will take part in creative experiences designed to teach them essential problem-solving skills that also foster
self-esteem.
Your child will learn to express their own ideas and feelings through fun activities such as: arts & media, dramatic play, music, language, motor activity, language learning, exploration, individual and small group activities, and quiet activities. |
Pre-School Daily Schedule
Parents can opt for a 2, 3, or 5-day schedule that goes from 7 AM to 4 PM or until 6 PM. Before care is built into the schedule from 7 AM to 8:45 AM. Pre-School officially starts at 9:00 AM with Circle Time and the sharing of news that is important to your child. It is important for all children to be at Pre-School by 8:45 so that they are ready to start their day. Below is a schedule illustrating the type of day your child will have at TLC Pre-School. Teachers have the flexibility to customize the daily schedule to meet the needs of the children.
Pre-School Schedule 2010-2011
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| Hours |
Activities |
| AM |
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7:00-9:00 |
Arrivals, File Folder Games, Choice of Center Play**
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9:00-9:15 |
Transition/Clean up time |
9:15-10:00 |
Circle Time/Snack |
10:00-10:30 |
Outside Play |
10:30-11:45 |
Centers and Themed Activities*
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11:45-12:00 |
Cleanup |
12:00-12:45 |
Lunch time |
12:45-1:00 |
Bathroom (available at all times)
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1:00-2:30 |
Nap Time, Quiet Time |
2:45-3:15 |
Afternoon Circle/Story |
3:15-3:30 |
Snack
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3:30-4:30 |
Outside/Gross Motor Skill Development |
4:30-6:00 |
Choice Center Play**, Computers, Themed Activities*
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*Activities include: arts, crafts, games, story time, music, and other learning activities
** Center Play includes academic learning in the following areas: Science Center, Library Center, Music Center, Dramatic Play Center, Writing Center, Block Center, Math & Computer Center, Free Art Center
Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for additional information about TLC Pre-School. If you need further assistance, please feel free to contact our staff by phone (203) 452-9626 or email.
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