Community Education

Step By Step

Readiness Preschool

Early Childhood - Parent Guides

Step By Step Child Development Center

Preschool Childcare For Children Ages 3-5

Arrowwood Elementary
Director: Patricia Buchholz

Phone: (989) 399-8527

Philosophy
Step By Step is committed to recognizing the individuality of each child enrolled in our program. We assist children in developing their own natural talents and help them discover new ones.

An open cooperative relationship between our center and your home is imperative. Together, we share the responsibility of providing a secure and nuturing environment for your child. We focus on the individual needs of the total child, including emotional, cognitive, social and physical skill development. School readiness skills are also emphasized.

Your child's early experience with preschool child care and school settiongs will follow them throughout their life. Our goal is to make it a positive one!

Center Information

Licensed by the State of Michigan
Full Year Program (closed holidays)
Registration for a full year
Minimum paid attendance is 2 days per week
Snacks provided
Child must be 3 years old by the time they start the program & be toilet trained to attend

Rates - Prescheduled by Week
Less than 3 hours per day - Enrichment - 8:30 - 11:15 am

	Paid Weekly
5 Days	$47
4 Days	$42
3 Days	$36
2 Days	$31

Application & Registration
To reserve your child's space in our program, there is a non-refundable $15 individual or $20 family application fee. Registration packets will be mailed to you and are also available at the Community Education Office.

Readiness Preschool Program
Free to Qualifying 4 Year Olds
Arrowwood Elementary

Philosophy
The School Readiness Program is committed to recognizing the individuality of each child enrolled in our program. We assist children in developing their own natural talents & help them discover new ones. An open and cooperative relationship between our program and your home is imperative. Together, we share the responsibility to provide a secure and nurturing environment for you child. Your child's early experiences within a school setting will follow them throughout their life. Our goal is to make it a positive one!

Goals and Objectives
Our program strives to:

• Focus on the whole child, including social, physical, mental, academic and healthy environment.
• Offer individuated curriculum
• Encourage parents to be active participants in their child's development
• Offer a quality preschool experience for "at-risk" 4 year olds
• Build positive self-esteem
• Develop the independence and knowledge necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten.

Center Information & Services
Nutritious breakfast & lunch
Saginaw Township Support Staff
Referrals to all Saginaw County Family Service Programs
Parenting Seminars
Home Visits & Student Evaluations

Program Times (choose one):
Monday/Wednesday 7:45 - 2:25 pm*
Tuesday/Thursday 7:45 - 2:25 pm*
* subject to change

Who May Enroll
Any Saginaw Township resident is welcome to apply for enrollment of their four year old child. The child must turn four on or before December 1, 2008. A pre-enrollment screening will determine if the family meets the "at-risk" criteria set forth by the Michigan Department of Education.

How to Apply
Call 497-0680 or visit http://greatstartsaginaw.org/index.shtml
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