Background
The Lawrence Day School is a child care service that has been in existence since 1981. Because the needs of families vary in relation to young children the Lawrence Day School offers a total child care service by providing care for young children, and school camp programs for older children.
We believe that parents are the most influential teachers of their young children, and it is a community responsibility to strengthen and support the family in its role as the child’s primary educator.
Program
The Lawrence Day School offers a development program accredited by The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for children 3 months through 5 years. The program is designed to help develop the individual child; physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually. It is geared toward the individual child, taking into consideration each child’s family life and developmental level. Children are introduced into a educationally prepared environment which offers practical and cognitive challenges to their mental and physical development. Teachers and caregivers provide lots of love and personal guidance. Each child is allowed to progress at his/her own level and rate. All children in addition to the basic program, are provided with a full academic program encompassing a curriculum above that found in the surrounding area. Our program provides for period of activity, rest, individual and group work. Outdoor play takes place daily, weather permitting. During the unfavorable weather conditions, children go in to our indoor gym room. Field trips to educational and cultural areas are also included in our program.
Physical Facilities
The Lawrence Day School is conveniently located at 510 Lawrence Square Blvd S. The building is a one level structure lined by trees and one separated outdoor play area. Classrooms are arranged to provide warm nurturing care children of all ages. A multipurpose play room is available for indoor activities related to each age level.
The Staff
The Lawrence Day School has a staff/child ratio of - 1:3 for children under 12 months,
- 1:3 for children 12 months to 18 months,
- 1:5 for children 18 months to 2-1/2 years
- 1:7 for children 2-1/2 years to 5 years,
meeting and exceeding State regulations. It employs an integrated staff; experienced Director trained in Early Childhood Development, as well as other professionals and paraprofessional and aides.
Entrance Requirements
Enrollment is limited to 170 children daily. A child should be at least 3 months of age. Children are accepted on a full time or part time basis. Full time participants may attend 7:30 AM to 6 PM. Extra hours are offered to accommodate your schedule. Flexible schedule available.
Parent Involvement
Family involvement and wide use of community resources are vital aspects of the Lawrence Day School. Close and personal attention is given to each family. Individual conferences and parent meetings are a part of our planned program. Parents participate in fund raising, contribute to the Program Improvement Fund, help with field trips and participate in classrooms activities.
Additional programs
In addition to our basic school year, the Lawrence Day School offer:
Music, Movement and Art
An extension of the regular classroom activities creative movement and art classes are offered to all children.
Ying Hua School Extension
The Ying Hua Chinese program at our school will be coming into our PS and PreK/K classrooms to give us a taste of Chinese language twice a week. This is an addition to our multicultural program.
Summer Programs
Our Summer programs includes, outdoor recreational activities, arts and crafts, nature programs visiting Artists, scientists, Story tellers, Petting Animals and their trainers, Fun Bus, Wacky Gym and more. |
