Following are brief descriptions of the various preschool experiences offered at Ingomar Child Enrichment Center, including age levels, class times and cost. If you have questions, please contact the preschool office at 412-364-4089 or e-mail us at [email protected] .
ALL Prices are for 2022/23
| My Grown Up & Me | Tues or Thur (9:30-11:00 | $70 | 10 Children |
| 2 Day Older Twos | T-Th 9:15-11:15 | $140 | 10 Children 5:1 |
| 2 Day Threes AM | T-Th 9:00 – 11:30 | $145 | 12 Children 7:1 |
| 2 Day Threes PM | T-Th 12:30 – 3:00 | $145 | 12 Children 7:1 |
| 3 Day Threes AM | M-W-F 9:00 – 11:30 | $180 | 12 Children 7:1 |
| 3 Day Threes PM | M-W-F 12:30 – 3:00 | $180 | 12 Children 7:1 |
| 3 Day Older Threes PM | M-W-F 12:30 – 3:00 | $180 | 12 Children 7:1 |
| 3 Day Fours AM | M-W-F 9:00 – 11:30 | $180 | 16 Children 8:1 |
| 4 Day Fours AM | MTWTh 9:00 – 11:30 | $220 | 16 Children 8:1 |
| 4 Day Fours PM | MTWTh 12:30 – 3:00 | $220 | 16 Children 8:1 |
| 3 Day Extended Day for 4’s | M-W-F 9:00 – 1:30 | $275 | 14 Children 7:1 |
| 4 Day Extended Day for 4’s | MTWTh 9:00 – 1:30 | $360 | 14 Children 7:1 |
| 4 Day Older Fours PM | MTWTh 12:30 – 3:00 | $220 | 16 Children 8:1 |
| Transitional Kindergarten PM | MTWThF 12:30 – 3:00 | $275 | 16 Children 8:1 |
| Kindergarten | MTWThF 9:00 – 3:00 | $800 | 20 Children 10:1 |
Requirements
Preschool Registration & Program Fee – This fee is used to offset administrative processing costs as well as expenses related to the Science, Movement, Preschool Praise, Field Trips and Christmas and Easter programs.
- 3-5 year olds – 1 child $160; $30 discount for each additional child.
- Under 3 – 1 child $80; $30 discount for each additional child.
- My Grown-Up and Me : $30 (no discount)
All children enrolled in our Preschool Program must have all of their immunizations up to date. Immunization Schedule
My grown Up and Me
This special class is designed as a shared learning experience for toddlers and their parents. They can participate together in a variety of hands-on learning activities including art, music, manipulatives, and literature. Our staff will guide parents and toddlers through activities, helping parents gain insights into developmentally-appropriate experiences for toddlers.
This class meets once a week and is limited to 10 children.
- Ages: Children must be two years old by December 31st of the school year for which the child is being enrolled.
- Class time
- Tuesday or Thursday from 9:30-11 a.m.
- $70/month
Older Two’s Program
This class is held two hours a day, two days a week. It is designed as a beginning socialization experience for young children who have just turned three years old or will soon be turning three.
Young children enjoy play experiences that facilitate and develop communications and self-help skills in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. They gain self-esteem and social competence as they experiment with a variety of art materials and participate in small-group activities.
- Teacher/Child Ratio: 1:5
- Ages: Children must turn three years old between September 1 and December 31 of the school year for which the child is being enrolled.
- Class time:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
- $140/month
Three-Year-Olds’ Program
Our goal for this class is to create and sustain an environment that facilitates the development of self-esteem and social competence by encouraging children to engage in cooperative play. The children enjoy daily opportunities to explore, experiment, and discover the exciting world outside their home environment while learning and practicing new skills and concepts in the areas of language and literacy, math, science, and creative arts.
- Teacher/Child Ratio: 1:7
- Ages: Children must be three years old by September 1st of the school year for which the child is being enrolled.
- Classes are held
- Two Days a Week
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- $145.00 per month
- Three Days a Week
- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
- 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- $180/month
- Two Days a Week
Older Three’s Program
This program is designed for a three-year-old who will turn four before the first of the year. The social skills of a child this age allows for more group pairing and enriched activities. Using developmentally appropriate and hands-on activities, the children explore the world of letters, numbers and writing skills and further their ability to work independently.
- Teacher/Child Ratio: 1:7
- Ages: Children must be four years old prior to December 31 of the school year for which the child is being enrolled.
- This class meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
- 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- $180/ month
Pre-K Program (Four’s)
This class is designed for children who are expected to attend kindergarten the succeeding year. Children can practice their socialization skills and are encouraged to develop friendships and engage in cooperative play. An environment rich in print and numbers fosters the development of literacy and math concepts. Literacy, writing, and math concepts are taught through small group learning centers in both teacher directed and independent learning stations. Children explore the natural world through simple experiences and field trips. Their fine motor skills and creativity are enhanced as they experiment with a variety of manipulatives and creative art materials.
Children attending our Extended-Day program bring lunches from home and eat with their teachers. Their longer day enables teachers to incorporate more involved activities, such as investigative science, social studies and extended project work (writing, literacy and mathematics) on a daily basis.
- Teacher/Child Ratio: 1:8
- Ages: Children must be four years old by September 1 of the school year for which the child is being enrolled.
- Half Day Classes are held :
- Three Days a Week
- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
- Morning sessions are 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- $180/month
- Four Days a Week
- Mondays through Thursdays
- Morning sessions are 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Afternoon sessions are 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- 2021/22 Cost: $215/month
- Mondays through Thursdays
- Three Days a Week
- Extended Day Classes are held :
- Three Days a Week
- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
- 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- $275/month
- Four Days a Week
- Monday through Thursday
- 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- $360/month
- Three Days a Week
Pre-K: Older Four’s Program
This program, specifically designed for older four-year-olds who are too young to enroll in the Transitional Kindergarten class, prepares your child for a smooth transition to kindergarten. Kindergarten readiness skills, such as pre-reading, literacy, writing and mathematics are taught using hand-on materials and developmentally appropriate practices. Children begin to acquire independent working habits, problem solving skills, decision making skills, and cooperative social skills. They will have the opportunity to work in small groups together to plan projects, and to carry them out collaboratively.
- Teacher/Child Ratio: 1:8
- Ages: Children must be five years old between September 1st and December 31st of the school year for which they are enrolling.
- Classes run Monday through Thursday
- 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- $220/month
Transitional Kindergarten Program
This program prepares your child for a smooth transition to kindergarten, offering a balanced program of teacher-directed and child-directed activities designed to strengthen your child’s socialization skills, literacy skills, and understanding of number concepts. The curriculum encourages the development of problem-solving skills and creativity through active, hands-on experimentation. Children develop their abilities to make decisions, to follow directions, and to work independently.
- Teacher/Child Ratio: 1:8
- Ages: Children must be five years old by September 1st of the school year for which they are being enrolled.
- Classes run Monday through Friday
- 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- $275/month