Small Fries Preschool | Tot Enrichment

PRESCHOOL

FALL 2023–SPRING 2024 SMALL FRIES PRESCHOOL

OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 5:00–6:00P

A quality-rated, state-licensed preschool for your 3 to 5 year old that includes a balance of play-based, child-directed discovery and teacher-led, small group activities. Kindergarten-readiness is ensured through the encouragement of self-regulation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The Small Fries Preschool program follows the Colorado Early Learning & Developmental Guidelines to build curriculum in these content areas: social/emotional development, cognitive development, language & early literacy, fine & gross motor skills, creative arts expression, physical health & development, logic & reasoning and approaches to learning.

OPEN HOUSE for Fall 2023 registration info on Thursday, 1/12 from 5–6P in the classroom (inside the Chilson Center lobby). REGISTRATION INFO Registration is not available online. Visit lovgov.org/smallfries to download a registration form and submit it in person at the Chilson Center on the appropriate day. Currently enrolled families receive priority registration through 2/3. Remaining spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. An annual, nonrefundable registration fee of $35 is due at the time of enrollment.

Alumni Registration for Fall 2023–Spring 2024 begins Monday,

2/6 (alumni registration is for families who have had older children attend Small Fries previously, but are not currently enrolled). Alumni families may drop off their registration at the front desk. Registration forms will not be processed at the time of drop off. Families will be contacted after 3P on 2/6 with confirmation of enrollment or waitlist spot and to pay the $35 non-refundable registration fee if enrolled.

Public Registration for Fall 2023–Spring 2024 begins Tuesday,

2/7 at 7:30A. Families will receive a number upon arrival. Numbers will begin to be handed out at 7:00A and registration begins at 7:30A.

SPRING 2023 SESSION

(call 970.962.2499 to inquire about waitlists) The Spring 2023 session runs 1/5 through 5/19 and generally follows the Thompson School District calendar for district-wide holiday breaks, school days out and weather-related closures.

*No classes held: 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/16, 2/20, 2/21, 3/2, 3/13–3/17, 3/29, 3/31, 4/14, 5/12

Session fees may be paid in full or broken down into monthly tuition payments that are due on the 1st of each month during the session.

Pre-K Age: 4–5

M-W 1/9-5/17* 9:00-11:30A $900 M-W 1/9-5/17* 12:30-3:00P $900

Preschool Age: 3–4

Th,F 1/5-5/19* 9:00-11:30A $612 Th,F 1/5-5/19* 12:30-3:00P $612

Key Magia Music

Encourage the development of your child’s musical skills with a curriculum that captures their imagination and builds connections between music, movement and early learning. Designed to teach foundational music skills and also promote increased attention span, impulse control and language skills. Location: Oak Rm Musical Toddlers Join in as we play and explore music and movement together! Musical activities build music competency in your child as their language, motor skills and social skills grow. Includes singing, dancing, finger plays, scarf games, rhythm & tonal pattern games and instrument play. An adult caregiver is

required to attend. Age: 1.3–3.5 *No class 3/9, 3/16

Th 1/5-2/9 9:00-9:40A $42 260723-1 Th 1/5-2/9 10:00-10:40A $42 260723-2 Th 1/5-2/9 11:00-11:40A $42 260723-3 Th 2/16-4/6* 9:00-9:40A $42 260723-4 Th 2/16-4/6* 10:00-10:40A $42 260723-5 Th 2/16-4/6* 11:00-11:40A $42 260723-6 Th 4/20-5/25 9:00-9:40A $42 260723-7 Th 4/20-5/25 10:00-10:40A $42 260723-8 Th 4/20-5/25 11:00-11:40A $42 260723-9

Drop-In Chilson Childcare

Come work out or take a Chilson class and drop the kids off for FUN in Chilson Childcare! More Info: 970.962.2466

Age: 3 months–8 years old

See page 2 for details and fees.

Musical Child Music for the growing preschooler! Music activities nurture growing language skills, self-expression and attention span. Includes singing, instrument play, scarf games, movement activities, circle games and rhythmic & tonal patterns. We'll work on keeping a steady beat and learning music language for the rhythmic and tonal patterns, the foundation of music education! An adult caregiver is required to attend.

Age: 3–5 *No class 3/9, 3/16

Th 1/5-2/9 1:00-1:40P $42 260733-1 Th 1/5-2/9 2:00-2:40P $42 260733-2 Th 2/16-4/6* 1:00-1:40P $42 260733-3 Th 2/16-4/6* 2:00-2:40P $42 260733-4 Th 4/20-5/25 1:00-1:40P $42 260733-5 Th 4/20-5/25 2:00-2:40P $42 260733-6

Early Learners Preschool Prep Series

Children get hands-on experience they need to start school with excitement. These targeted prep classes focus on the socialemotional AND academic skills they need to take their love of learning to the next level. One adult per child is welcome to stay, but is encouraged to initiate the drop-off process. Children are not required to be fully toilet-trained; however, caregivers must remain onsite as restrooms are outside the classroom. Location: Oak Rm

Age: 2.5–3.5

Rocking Our Preschool Shoes! Have a rocking time with Pete the Cat. Pete makes learning fun with hands-on activities such as making groovy buttons, color mixing and making fun instruments. T 2/14-3/7 9:30-10:30A $32 255303-1 The Wild, Wild West We'll take the cowgirls and cowboys out to the prairie with the rootinest, tootinest Wild West classroom! They'll pretend to load their chuck wagons and head west in search of new areas of discovery. T 3/21-4/11 9:30-10:30A $32 255313-1

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