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 Summer
Schedule:
* June
9th—August 8th (no program June 30th-July 4th)
* Monday—Friday,
9:30 am—5:00 pm
* Healthy
Start Program available 6:30 am-9:30 am—$5 / day
* Enrollment
limited
Our Program:
Keystone SMILES operates 2 classrooms, serving 3 - 5 year old students. Both
classrooms use The Creative Curriculum as a foundation for teaching early
learners. The curriculum adheres to the PA Early Learning Standards, which focus
on approaches to learning, creative arts, language and literacy, receptive
language, expressive language, comprehension, literacy, logical-mathematical
skills, personal-social skills, physical health, program partnerships, science
activities, and social studies. In addition, service-learning is an integral
component of each classroom. Breakfast. Lunch and Snack are provided daily.
Healthy Start—Before Preschool Care
Students enrolled in
Keystone SMILES Summer Pre K programs who arrive before 9:30 am, are required
to enroll in Healthy Start for just $5 a day. This program is designed to
provide students with a nutritious breakfast incorporating a curriculum in
alignment with PA Standards addressing physical fitness, nutrition and healthy
choices.
 Our
History:
Keystone SMILES has been providing preschool programs to area youth for nearly
fourteen years. Our program is an active participant in the Keystone STARS
program and is a Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts site in collaboration with the
Keystone School District.
Academics activities focus on developing the skills learners need to succeed in
Kindergarten and beyond. The program also strives to improve social and
behavioral skills. Children are accepted on the basis of qualifying factors that
are discussed, addressed and observed at the time of enrollment.
Keystone SMILES is proud to employ a highly qualified staff of four certified
teachers and 2 paraprofessionals enrolled in Child Development Associate
programs, supported by the service of AmeriCorps members.
Our Mission:
to promote academic, social, and developmental growth in children age’s three to
six by providing quality learning experiences designed to encourage school
success for young children.
Contact Information:
Monica Weeter, Director
PO Box 352;518 Main St; Knox PA 16232
Phone: 8147-97-2633 Fax: 814-797-5439
E-mail: Monica
Weeter
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