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Building
Blocks Preschool
Building Blocks provides a 1st time socialization
experience in a mildly structured setting to prepare the child for
Kindergarten, and a 4 day private Kindergarten. We provide a caring,
Christian atmosphere and hands-on learning experience dedicated to the
growth and development of the whole child.
Where
is Building Blocks located?
Building Blocks is located in the classrooms of the
Family Life Center (the Center) at the First United Methodist Church
of Keller. The church is located at 1025 Johnson Road. The ground
level entrance on the front side of the Center is used as Building
Blocks entrance. This provides plenty of space for safe and efficient
drop off and pick up of the children.
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What
programs are offered?
 2-day
programs for 3 year olds on Monday/Wednesday, or Tuesday/Thursday
2-day programs for 4 year olds on Monday/Wednesday or
Tuesday/Thursday
3-day program for 4 year olds on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
4-day Kindergarten program on Monday through Thursday
What
are the hours of operation?
Regular hours for school days are
9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Please do not drop off your child
before 9:10 a.m. The teachers use this time to set up
and gather supplies, and the room may be unattended.
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What
calendar is followed?
Building
Blocks follows the Keller Independent School District
(KISD) calendar for major holidays and vacations.
Building Blocks will be closed if KISD schools are closed
for inclement weather.
If KISD schools are delayed 1-2 hours, Building Blocks will be open at the
regularly scheduled time.
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I'd
like to know more about Preschool - 3's & 4's.
The
curriculum used at Building Blocks is developmentally
based, using thematic units and learning centers to
encourage each child's physical, social, cognitive and
spiritual growth
The professional staff of Building
Blocks teachers have bachelor's degrees and/or experience
teaching preschool age children. The staff is affiliated
with the following professional associations:
National
Association for the Education of Young Children
Texas Association
for the Education of Young Children
Southern
Association for Children Under Six
I'd
like to know more about Kindergarten.
The curriculum used in the Kindergarten
program is based on the Texas essential Knowledge and Skills
guidelines for Kindergarten developed by the Department of the Texas
Education Association. The curriculum used thematic units and learning
centers as well as the Saxon Phonics program and Math Their Way
enrichment areas to encourage each child's physical, social, cognitive
and spiritual growth.
The professional staff has a teaching
degree with the state-required certification for teaching
kindergarten.
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What
about discipline?
Building Blocks provides a caring environment
that encourages children to use their verbal and social skills to
solve problems and conflicts. We focus on positive methods of
discipline and reinforcement while also providing the opportunity for
the child to develop self control.
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Are
there snack breaks?
Building Blocks Preschool will provide a
mid-morning snack such as juice with cracker, fruit, cereal, cookies,
etc. Occasionally your child will have the opportunity to cook or
prepare special foods at preschool for a snack or lunch.
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my child need daily supplies?
Each day please send with your child: a lunch with a
non-staining drink, and a change of clothes. Please
label all items with your child's first and last name.
PLEASE, NO PEANUT PRODUCTS.
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What
are the fees?
Fees for 2010-2011
Registration for returning students: $ 25.00
Registration for new students: $100.00
Tuition for 2-day programs: $190.00/mo
Supply fee for 2-day programs: $150.00/yr
Tuition for 3-day programs: $240.00/mo
Supply fee for 3-day programs: $175.00/yr
Kindergarten
Registration for Kindergarten: $100.00
Tuition for Kindergarten: $300.00
Supply fee for Kindergarten: $100.00
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Preschool Programs
Registration for FUMC Keller church members with current Building Block students: Pre-register in the
preschool office the week of February 22-25, 2010.
Registration for current Building Blocks students and FUMC families new to Building Blocks: Register in the
Narthex Monday, March 1, 2010.
Registration for returning Building Blocks families not members of FUMC: Register in the
preschool office on Wednesday, March 3, 2010.
Open community registration will take place Monday, March 8, 2010 in the Narthex.
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for current Building Blocks students and FUMC families: Register in the
preschool office at 9:00 A.M. Monday, February 22, 2010.
Open Kindergarten registration: Register in the preschool office Wednesday, February 24, 2010.
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