Programs, Rates, and Information
Infant/Toddler
- A program designed to meet the individual needs of children during this critical stage of their development
- For children ages 2 months through 3 years
- A 12-month program
Our caregivers offer consistency and encouragement to infants. Interaction, both socially and emotionally are so important in the early years of development. Our infant curriculum focuses on the growth of each individual infant. Activities for the infant are centered around; language and communication, physical, cognitive, social and emotional development.
In partnership with parents we provide:
- Attentive and loving care
- Individualized activities and consistent schedules for eating, sleeping, and play times
- A safe environment where infants can gain confidence to try new things
- An open door policy which encourages parents to participate in their child's daily activities and development
Pre-School
Pre-school activities focus on school readiness and literacy development. Children engage in, and learn about subjects through active play using the learning centers.
- For children age 3-4 years
- A 12-month program
Pre-Kindgergarten
- For children age 4 years
- A 12-month program
This is a transitional time for a four and five year old. We offer a pre-kindergarten program that will ready your child for the academic and social structure of a kindergarten environment. We create a foundation of skills through our learning centers for all future learning. The Pre-Kindergarten curriculum focuses on developing these skills:
- Language and Early Literacy
- Mathematics
- Social and personal development
- Motor development
- Social studies
- Science
- Technology
- Health and safety
- Physical Development
Kindergarten
- A kindergarten licensed by the PA State Board of Private Academic schools
- A full day program
- A 9-month program
We offer a full-day kindergarten program that maintains a small classroom environment. The Kindergarten uses nationally recognized curriculum. The classrooms are designed to give students the opportunity to learn and explore.
- Letter recognition
- Number recognition
- Literacy Comprehension
- Communication Skills
- Writing Skills
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Health and Safety
- Physical Development
Learning Centers
All levels of Garrett's Way, from Toddler to Kindergarten, use Learning Centers. The Centers focus on the related theme of the week.
Reading Center:
Offers a quite, soft, cozy place for reading a book, magazine or newspaper.
Listening Center:
A center for all students to learn and discover the listening process through books on tape.
Kitchen/Dramatic Play Center:
A center where children experiment and learn through social interaction.
Block Area/Floor toys:
The children can explore and navigate through physical and cognitive play.
Art Center/ Writing Center:
The child's creativity and imagination are discovered in this center. Fine motor skills are observed and developed.
Science Center:
A center for observing, calculating and forming ideas about how things work. A wonderful hands-on- experience using sand and water tables.
Computer Center:
A great center for children to develop hand eye coordination using the keyboards and mouse. The children learn through educational interactive play.
Music Center:
Music is offered part of the day and incorporated into our curriculum. Children can learn rhythms and patterns through music.
Staff
Our staff members have been chosen for their sensitivity toward the individual needs of children. They are experienced and professionally trained teachers or caregivers.
Staff profiles and qualifications are displayed outside each classroom for parents to view at anytime.
Nutrition
The center will provide 2 nutritional snacks each day. You must provide lunch for your child.
Hours
Garrett's Way will be open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Tuition Rates 2007
- Infants / Toddlers (8wks. - 2yrs.) = $920 / mo
- Pre-School - Kinder (3yrs. - 5yrs.) = $735 / mo
- Registration Fee = $50.00 (non-refundable)
- ***Subsidy is available if needed.



