Our Programs

Above and Beyond Preschool & ELC provides care for children ages six (6) weeks through 12 years of age. Our programs are designed to educate, stimulate and foster a love of learning, in a nurturing and secure environment. Our staff is well trained and recognizes the concerns that many working parents have when placing their child in a center-based program. We are committed to identifying your child’s individual needs and aiding in his or her social, emotional, physical and academic development and growth.

Programs:

Infant– 6 weeks- 12 months
Toddler– 1 -2 years
Preschool/Pre-K– 3-5 years
Before & After– School-age 5-12
Summer Camp– 5-12 years

Infant Curriculum & Program

The infant creative curriculum has age-appropriate learning objectives that are designed to meet the individual developmental goals of students six (6) weeks to 12 months of age. An age-appropriate lesson plan will be created that is linked to the learning objectives based on each student’s developmental goals. Each week your child’s teacher will conduct objective observations of your child to document his/her continuous development. The observations are conducted in a very natural environment as your child is provided the opportunity to explore the various interest areas within the classroom. The observations will then be entered into our program’s formative assessment tool TSG. Objective observations will allow the staff to document the level of each infant’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, language and Literacy development.

TSG is a very dynamic system. There are several reports that can be generated from TSG such as an individualized student report, a parent conference form, etc. The teacher will then use these reports to assist them in creating individualized/group experience plans and/or communicate with you about your child’s development during the bi-annual parent-teacher conference.

Toddler Curriculum and Programs

The toddler creative curriculum has age-appropriate learning objectives that are designed to meet the individual developmental goals of students 13 months to 36 months of age. An age-appropriate lesson plan will be created that is linked to the learning objectives based on each student’s developmental goals. Each week your child’s teacher will conduct objective observations of your child to document his/her continuous development. The observations are conducted in a very natural environment as your child is provided the opportunity to explore the various interest areas within the classroom. The observations will then be entered into our program’s formative assessment tool TSG. Objective observations will allow the staff to document the level of each toddler’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, sign language, math and manipulatives, science, languages (English and Spanish), and Literacy development (as applicable).

In addition, your child will participate in creative arts activities (story time, dramatic play, art and music). TSG is a very dynamic system. There are several reports that can be generated from TSG such as an individualized student report, a parent conference form, etc. The teacher will then use these reports to assist them in creating individualized/group experience plans and/or communicate with you about your child’s development during the bi-annual parent-teacher conference.

Pre-School/Pre-K Curriculum and Program

The Pre-school & Pre-K programs utilizes Funshine Express. The curriculum has age-appropriate learning objectives that are designed to meet the individual developmental goals of students 36 months to 60 months of age.

An age-appropriate lesson plan will be created that is linked to the learning objectives based on each student’s developmental goals. Each week your child’s teacher will conduct objective observations of your child to document his/her continuous development. The observations are conducted in a very natural environment as your child is provided the opportunity explore the various interest areas within the classroom. The observations will then be entered into our program’s formative assessment tool TSG. Objective observations will allow the staff to document the level of each preschooler’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, sign language, math and manipulatives, science, languages (English and Spanish), and Literacy development.

Before & After School Program

Above and Beyond Preschool & ELC provides B/A service for children ages five (5) through 12 years of age. Parents can enroll their child in either our before school program, the after school program or both. Each child in the B & A school program will receive breakfast and an afternoon supper.

Our B &A school program is geared towards academic studies for at least one hour each school day and governed by a qualified school-age teacher. Parents can provide the school-age teachers with their child’s daily homework assignment and/or specific course assignments. Our staff will then develop an individualize study period for your child.

Homework assistance is provided by either a high school interns (16 years or older), college Interns/volunteers and center school-age teacher daily.

Summer Program

Above and Beyond Preschool & ELC Summer Program will offer parents and campers a theme based 9-week program for children ages 5 to 12 years of age. Summer Camp runs June through August of each year. Campers will enjoy the many visitors we have to meet with them, as well as the many field trips attend (both onsite and off-site).

Campers will continue their academic growth throughout the summer by completing age-appropriate experience plans supported by our approved curriculum such as Hand Writing Without Tears, Seeing Science Everywhere and Summer Bridge, etc.