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360 Passaic Ave, |
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West Caldwell, 07006 |
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Tracie Sarkar
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2 years - 13 years |
Jan 2012 |
45.00 $US |
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The Orchard School
Community for Learning and Family Support
(Your Child’s Home Away from Home)
360 Passaic Avenue
West Caldwell, NJ 07006-8007
(973) 575-8787
Federal ID # 20-1579935
Dear Parents,
Thank you for your recent interest in our school. The Orchard School was first opened in 1957 and sold to Mr. and Mrs. Bennet in 1969. They operated the school for 35 years during which time the school was inspired by the Waldorf educational approach. Historically speaking, staff at the Orchard School are intrigued by this approach, but consider our approach to education and childcare as an eclectic integrating many different approaches that have been proven effective. Please check us out at orchardschool.net and E-mail us at traciesarkar@yahoo.com so we can send you a parent packet that explains our program.
Central to our philosophy is the great importance we place on creating a warm, caring, home-like environment in which children can develop, learn, and experience life as children. Our goal is to Nurture, Shelter, Role Model and Love them unconditionally. Love that is warm and understanding, firm and clear, gentle and uncritical, reverent and respectful so that each unique personality will flourish. In our home like setting, careful, detailed attention is given to the entire environment. Food, décor, toys, equipment, activities, and discipline are all carefully considered, as are the words, gestures, attitudes and personal development of the caregivers. Most importantly, we strive to give children what they need according to their natural development. We expect of ourselves what we should expect of one caring for our own children. In fact you will often hear the children referring to each other as being their “daytime family.” It is our privilege to serve your children and you.
In our hurried world of working parents and daycare, children may well be missing much of their childhood. The aim of the Orchard School is to meet the growing needs of children and families today. Most families need two incomes to make ends meet and many families are headed by only one parent and for this reason offer 24/7 (available 24 hours 7 days a week) availability. This schedule will be a blessing to many families who are pulled in many different directions by the obligations in their lives and can use the help of a reliable school to be there when they need us. We believe that the Orchard School can be your child’s home away from home. Your child’s second home. The Orchard School is a place where your child will feel comfortable, belong, feel loved, and be happy.
We recognize that in order to fulfill our mission we must work closely with parents and support their needs as well. Our staff is readily accessible to parents and trained to listen carefully to their concerns and suggestions. We expect our services to evolve as the needs and lives of parents and children grow and change. Our services are ever evolving offering Preschool, Daycare, and Before/after School Care (walking children to/from Wilson Elementary School), Summer Program as well as programs like Focused Theme and Social Skills Groups, After School Homework Help Groups, Family Support, lectures, round-table discussions and support meetings, as well as Individual/Group/Family Counseling for all ages at the Orchard Center for Psychotherapy. We also have a library of books on individual/family issues available to parents.
Our Music Program for preschoolers includes a music and motion class once a week. Students in this class do not necessarily have to be students in our preschool/daycare program. (The price is included in tuition for preschool students attending that day). Our music program for ages 5 to adult includes one half hour private lesson on Flute and/or Piano and a one hour small group lesson. (Ask about our rates) This small group provides each student the opportunity for small group tutoring to reinforce/enhance their music reading, general music knowledge, and skill in playing their chosen instrument. (Already Operating). Our Music Class, Social Skills Class, Drawing Fundamentals Class and Arts and Crafts Classes are taking ongoing registrations so please call ASAP to enroll. (Ask about our rates)
In addition, our campus is located on three beautiful acres of property including an Apple Orchard and Pears too, Bike Track, and Wading Pool for your child to run, play and enjoy. Inside the facility you will find Five Computers for the children, a Clubhouse, Ball Pit, and Barbie Doll Room (also used for the social skills group) to enhance indoor play and dramatic learning/expression. We have a lot to offer and can’t wait to share it with you. Thank you for your time. We hope to see you at our school.
Sincerely,
Tracie Sarkar, MA, MSW, LCSW and Orchard School Staff
The Orchard School
Community for Learning and Family Support
(Your Child’s Home Away from Home)
360 Passaic Avenue
West Caldwell, NJ 07006-8007
(973) 575-8787
Federal ID # 20-1579935
Class Rules
Listen quietly when others are speaking
Listen and follow directions
Be nice to your friends.
Return things to their proper places
Use your words not your hands.
Wait for your turn
Daily Schedule School Year: Monday thru Friday:
Early Arrivers Greeting /Breakfast / Relaxing / Free
Play / Individualized Attention / Special
Projects
8:00am – 12:00pm AM Preschool Class
8:40am Before School Children Group- leave
and walk to the Wilson School
9:30am to 9:45am Toilet time / Hand-washing / and Snack
9:45am to 10:15am Circle Time/Story Time/Group Discussion
10:15am to 11:00am Academic Skills (Fine/Gross motor, Music,
Art, Dramatic Play, Sensory, Math, and
Lang)
11:00am to 12:00pm Indoor/Outdoor Play Time
11:25am Pick up AM Kindergarten children from the
Wilson School
12:00pm AM Preschool Session ends
11:45am to 2:00pm Lunch Time/Naptime/Quiet Time for Full
Day Preschoolers
12:15pm Drop off PM Kindergarten children- walk to
the Wilson School
12:30pm – 4:30pm PM Preschool Class
2:00pm to 2:45pm Free Play (some groups combine)/ Snack
2:45pm to 3:15pm CircleTime/Story Time/ Group Discussion
3:00pm Pick up children after school at Wilson
School
3:15pm to 4:00pm Academic Skills (Fine/Gross motor,
Music, Art, Dramatic Play, Sensory, Math,
and Lang)
3:15pm After School elementary program begins/
special focus groups begin/ Homework
4:00pm to 5:00pm Indoor/Outdoor Play (depending on the
weather)/Homework
5:00pm to ……….. Homework/ Dinner/Free Play |
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Equal Opportunity Childcare/Preschool |
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