Sierra Preschool is a licensed

Our Mission Statement:

We are a TEAM of children, parents and school staff who work together to encourage enthusiasm for LEARNING and CARING for each other, our community and our environment.

Our Goals:

Membership in a parent-participation preschool is a family experience. We share objectives, responsibilities, and a sense of community centered on our commitment to encourage each child to develop at his or her unique developmental rate. This is facilitated through a variety or age appropriate learning experiences.

FOR CHILDREN. . .an opportunity

to be themselves and develop at their own unique rates
to express themselves freely and constructively through art and play materials
to learn to be tolerant, creative, cooperative and imaginative
to learn to be independent. . .able to solve their own problems and do things for themselves
to enjoy a preschool experience. This will simplify adjustment to other social situations and to elementary school
to learn to establish close relationships with adults other than their family members
to learn limits of behavior regarding safety, health and respect for the rights of others.
To build feelings of self-confidence and security and an acceptance of reality
To extend and enrich their understanding of the world
To increase their ability to constructively handle their emotions

FOR PARENTS. . .an opportunity

To share your child’s first experience away from home and meet other parents
To become more aware of the child’s world and to understand his/her behavior based upon knowledge of growth and development
To achieve a positive approach to your child and adult relationships through professional guidance and a shared experience with other parents
To provide techniques of working with children and insight into human relationships through participation in the parent education program
To increase your understanding of the needs of the other adults and the needs of the group.

Commitments for Participating Parents:

1-3 days per month working in the classroom
Your chosen committee position (Toddler parents are exempt)
Immunization and medical records are complete prior to attending class
Buy or sell 4 auction tickets (November) (Toddlers families are responsible are for 2 tickets)
Participation in auction
Pay tuition by the 10^th of each month ($5 late fee)
2 weekend maintenance days during the school year (1 for toddler families and Board members)
Attend 4 mandatory General Meetings (Aug/Sept/Oct/April) (Toddler families do not need to attend however, attendance at first General meeting is recommended. There is an additional mandatory meeting for the MWF class)
Purchase $100 of SCRIP per month or pay $10 buy-out
TB test results are complete prior to working in the classroom (parents)
Non-refundable registration fee due to hold your child’s spot in the class
$25 insurance fee due Feb 1^st (except for toddler families)

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