About Us   We are pleased to offer high quality preschool programs for both 3 and 4 year-old children within the Edgemont Community Center.  In our programs we include circle times, gym time, a snack, and a variety of centers, songs, stories, art, gross and fine motor activities.     We are very fortunate to have access to a full-size gymnasium and an outdoor playground to enhance the physical education portion of our programs.   In a typical preschool day, the children can be seen painting, dressing-up, playing with instruments, building with blocks, working with puzzles, playing house, experimenting with play-dough, sand, water, soil, or rice, and exploring possibilities through preschool science concepts.   We promote developmentally appropriate literacy, math concepts and skills.  Throughout the year, a variety of dramatic play centers are set up to encourage children to explore and understand their world.   Specifics   ·         Present in each class is a qualified teacher, a teacher’s assistant, and often parent volunteer/s. ·         Children are required to bring their own nut-free snack and juice to preschool each day.  ·         We are a non-profit, parent-operated pre-school.  Each family is required to hold a volunteer position in the school.   Class Times and Fees for 2008/2009   3 year-old program  - $110 per month Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:45-11:15am or 12:30-3:00pm (subject to change)   4 year-old program - $150 per month Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8:45-11:15am or 12:30-3:00pm (subject to change)