Berkshire Early Childhood Center

• We feature a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment taught by certified teachers.
   

• We offer a full-day developmentally appropriate program that emphasizes learning through play and individualized enrichment and STEM/Project-Based learning activities.
   

• We engage learners in cross-grade level peer learning opportunities to expose students to the curriculum across PK-12 (e.g, The center paired with grades second and seventh for a project-based robot unit in which students engaged in using fun early learning STEM toys designed for early learners exploration of simple coding and created their own robot prototypes.)
   

• Through inclusion and cross-grade collaborations we are developing an appreciation of diverse learners and abilities.
   

• Qualified and caring staff who undergo continuous training and development to stay updated with the latest teaching methodologies and child development practices.
   

• We utilize a core-curriculum “The Creative Curriculum” a widely-used program that is research-based and field proven. It is approved by the Ohio Dept. of Ed. and Workforce and designated as providing high quality comprehensive language and literacy instruction.

  • By focusing on children's interests, fostering holistic development, and providing structured support for learning, “The Creative Curriculum” prepares children for future academic success while nurturing their curiosity, creativity, and social-emotional skills.
     

  • The Creative Curriculum includes explicit and immersive science of reading-based instruction focused on building pre-reading skills and focused math instruction.
     

  • The curriculum encourages parental involvement and provides resources for families to support their children's learning at home. This partnership between teachers and parents enhances children's educational experiences and promotes continuity between home and school environments.
     

• By utilizing the FootSteps2Brilliance (an award winning, high quality digital resource) teachers are able to provide thoughtful, intentional, and balanced use of technology based on developmentally appropriate guidelines.

  • As part of our support curriculum, Footsteps2brilliance complements and enhances, rather than replaces, traditional hands-on learning experiences that are essential for young children's holistic development.
     

  • Footsteps2brilliance is utilized in developmentally appropriate teacher supported mini-lessons and allows teachers to enhance student and family engagement.
     

  • It shares children's learning experiences, progress, and resources (including hundreds of digital books and learning activities) with parents through an appropriate digital platform that can be used as a downloadable APP.

This program is five days a week preschool curriculum and follows the Berkshire School Calendar (174 student days*).

The Early Childhood Center is offering half-day and full-day hours.  Times are:

• Badger Buddies:
  • AM Session:  8:00 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.
  • PM Session:  11:45 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.
  • Full-Day: 7:45 a.m. – 3:10p.m.
• Badger Cubs and Explorers Full Day unless IEP designates differently.

Tuition for BECC Students (Applies to NON-IEP Students/minutes ONLY):

• Half-day sessions are $2,610 (monthly payment $290/bi-monthly payment $145)
• Full-Day Sessions are $5,220 (monthly payment is $580/bi-monthly payment $290)
• Payment cycles are due prior to the month/weeks in attendance and apply regardless of absences.

**There is a yearly registration fee of $50 or $75 for two students.**

The Early Childhood Center offers a before and after school option.

Hours are:

• 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
• 2:40 pm – 6:00 p.m.

The cost is $5/hour per student.  Two (2)-hour minimum/day required. 

We can offer care for preschool age students.  It would be dependent that we have a minimum of five (5) participating students, daily, in order to provide service.  Hours to be determined. Charges will be the same as the before/after care rate. 

Visit www.berkshireschools.org/schools/berkshire-early-childhood-center for more information or to register for the program.

*-The B.E.C.C. will follow the Berkshire Local School Districts for inclement weather school closings.

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