The SOLCC program is designed for the preschool child between the ages of 2 and 5 years, who will benefit from a nursery school experience. The Center is open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Part time and full time programs are available. The Full day schedule encompasses the above hours and includes three snacks and an Enrichment Program. The ¾-day schedule begins at 7:00 a.m., ends at 3:30 p.m., and includes two snacks. The ½-day schedule begins at 8:30 a.m., ends at 1:00, and includes one snack. All schedules include lunchtime. Each schedule provides a developmentally appropriate curriculum that works with children to help them grow spiritually, mentally, emotionally and socially. This is achieved through both age appropriate curriculum and activities. All schedules include lunchtime; ¾ and full time schedules include naptime.

DAILY ACTIVITIES

The children are placed in small classroom groups by age. Each day includes indoor and outdoor times. Small groups enable the children to interact comfortably with the teacher and with the other children. Activities include story/center time, art time, music and movement, science, learning centers and Bible time. Children are introduced to pre-reading and pre-math cognitive skills as is age appropriate. We have two large outdoor areas with a variety of climbing structures for developing large muscle skills. Snacks are offered daily in the morning, afternoon and at the end of the day.

Hot Lunch Program: Lunch is offered as a convenience to our families. The menus are healthy choices and geared to children’s appetites.

Dance and Gymnastic Programs: Wonderland Dance and Gymnastics, these programs are an extra cost to families that choose to enroll. The children go during play time on the yard so they are not missing class time.

ADMISSION

Initial Visit: The initial visit is designed to mutually determine whether the Center will be able to meet the needs of both parents and the child. It is an opportunity for the parents to view the Center and ask questions regarding the program and staff. Enrollment depends on available space and number of persons on the waiting lists. At this first meeting, the parents may receive the forms needed for registration at the Center. Registration Form: The Registration Form must be completed and returned with the deposit fee in order for the child to be registered and placed on the waiting list. The deposit fee is non-refundable. When the registration form is returned to the Center office the full enrollment pack will be given to the parent.

Waiting List: If enrollment at the Center is full, children will be placed on a waiting list in numerical order from the time the application is made and deposit is paid. When a space becomes available in the Center, children currently enrolled have priority to the available space. Siblings of currently enrolled children and Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church members are given priority. Upon notification of space availability, the parent will have three (3) days to decide whether or not to accept the available space. If the parent chooses not to enroll the child, the child’s name will be removed from the wait list unless otherwise requested by the parent.

DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE