Preschool

The whole experience of the child is important to us. We create an environment that fosters appropriate opportunities for growth and development of a 3 - 5 year old child's self awareness and self-esteem, social skills, pre academic skills, and community awareness.

Schedule: Three Sessions (fall, winter, spring) are offered during the year. Preschool meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings, from 9:00 am to Noon. Exceptions are made for holidays and snowdays.

Cost:
The 12-week fall semester costs $250 for Arts Center members and $300 for non-members.

The 12-week winter semester cost $250 for Arts Center members and $300 for non-members.

The 4-week spring semester cost $85 for Arts Center members and $100 for non-members.

Siblings receive a reduced rate. Partial scholarships are awarded based on a fee schedule used by Hamilton County Community Services. Scholarships are made possible by generous donations from private individuals in the local community who realize the importance of providing the absolute best in educational opportunities for our children.

Transportation: Bussing is provided for students in the town of Indian Lake. Students are picked up at the Indian Lake Central School parking lot at 9:00 am and returned there at 12:15 pm. Students from other towns will need their own transportation.

Activities: The preschool program provides play time at sand, clay, puzzle, game and other centers, group reading time, circle time for sharing stories, weather observation, singing and learning games. Other activities include snack time, art and craft projects, physical activity, visiting speakers and occasionally a short field trip. The program is designed to promote the development of a child's social, motor, cognitive, emotional, language and expressive skills in a supportive environment.

Snack: We support healthy food choices and foster a positive learning environment for children to eat and enjoy a well-balanced snack (and learn good eating habits). The preschool teacher will provide a snack calendar and snack suggestions with the dates each child is responsible for providing the snack.

Family Involvement: Family support is a very important part of the Arts Center Preschool Program. We ask that at least one parent sign up to come in and help for one day of each semester. Your time and effort will be greatly appreciated and you will be able to observe the learning environment first-hand. Other adult family members are always welcome to sign up for "parent helper day." Parents are also invited to become members of the Arts Center's Preschool Committee to help support the program and make decisions about its future.

To register your child for preschool at Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, please call Eliza Lizotte at 518-352-7715, or stop by our building on Route 28 in Blue Mountain Lake. We're the large green building next to the post office.

	Programs are made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency.
	All our performances, and most other events are completely wheelchair accessible. Call for more information.
	We are a non-profit educational corporation chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State.