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| Lisa Borden Co-Director (404) 591-4373 lborden@spdl.org |
Whitney Lea Co-Director (404) 591-4374 wlea@spdl.org |
Helen Dykes Administrator (404) 591-4376 hdykes@spdl.org |
Our Philosophy …
We know that children bring different experiences, skills and talents to the learning environment. We believe that children learn best through play and achieve the most through experiential learning in an atmosphere of positive encouragement.
Our Goal …
Our goal is for children to develop cognitively, socially, physically, emotionally and spiritually in a nurturing environment. We have a commitment to provide a positive, loving atmosphere for a child’s first experience away from home.
Our Curriculum …
Our curriculum is designed to expand each child’s growth in the areas of intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development. We foster their self-confidence, creativity and critical thinking through hands-on-experience. By helping children take on challenges, make connections and learn communication skills, we teach them to be life long learners.
Highlights of Our Program …
- An exceptional, experienced teaching staff
- One of the lowest teacher/student ratio among Buckhead preschools
- Center of Distinction from Bright from the Start
- Total current enrollment of 230
- Classes for Toddlers, Twos, Threes, Pre-K and Pre-Primary
- Developmentally appropriate curriculum throughout all levels
- Classroom learning centers that provide blocks, manipulatives, phonics, expressive art, family-style snack time and multi-sensory play
- Computers, library and outside playground
- State-of-the-art indoor playground
- Enrichment classes, including: Music & Movement, Science with G-Whiz, Chapel, Yoga and Reading Enrichment
- Early Morning care and After-School programs
- Excellent communication with parents through curriculum coffees, parent/teacher conferences and school website
- Year-round fun for families, including: Book and Toy Fairs; Christmas Pageant; Classroom Parties; Secret Readers; and Spring Fun Fair
- Summer Camps
Class Information …
Our school hours at the ECS are 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Children are placed in classes based on their age as of September 1. We offer the following program options:
- Toddlers/One-year-olds | Monday/Wednesday/Friday program or Tuesday/Thursday program
- Two-year-olds | Monday/Wednesday/Friday program or Tuesday/Thursday program
- Three-year-olds | Monday/Wednesday/Friday program
- Three-year-olds | 5-day program (Monday through Friday)
- Pre-K/Four-year-olds | 5-day program (Monday through Friday)
- Pre-Primary/Five-and-Six-year-olds | 5-day program (Monday through Friday) with 4 extended days (Monday through Thursday)
Admissions Process, Tuition and Tours …
We have a limited number of openings for the 2012-2013 school year. Tours of the preschool will be given by one of the directors on each of the following Wednesdays at 10 a.m.:
- May 9
- June 20
- July 18
Reservations are not required for these tours and you are welcome to bring your child/children.
Application/registration forms and tuition information can be picked up at the time of your tour or by clicking the following links:
We encourage everyone who is interested in the ECS to attend one of our tours in order to see the school in person and have your questions answered.
Your completed registration form and application fee can be mailed or returned in person to the Early Childhood School. Address: Early Childhood School/Second-Ponce de Leon, Attn: Helen Dykes, 2715 Peachtree Road, NE., Atlanta, Ga. 30305. We have a limited number of opening in all programs. Please feel free to contact ECS Administrator Helen Dykes at hdykes@spdl.org if you have any questions.
Please note: Priority is given to children who are currently enrolled, siblings of currently enrolled children, and to Second-Ponce de Leon church members.
Reservation Nursery
We offer a Reservation Nursery for children between the ages of 2 months and 36 months. It is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. until noon when the Early Childhood School is in session. It is open to children in the school, their siblings and children not enrolled at ECS.
Please click here for additional information.
Community Events
SUMMER CAMPS | are held in June and July. Click here for the registration form and additional information.
Early Childhood School 2011-2012 Calendar
September 2011
Labor Day ~ NO SCHOOL
Open House & Orientation for Parents in Sanctuary 6:30-7:00 p.m. and in classroom 7:00-7:30 p.m. Teachers report to classrooms at 6:45 p.m.
Meet the Teachers Day for Children in ALL Classes ~ drop in between 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
First Day of School for M-F and T/Th Groups
First Day of School for MWF Groups
Pre-Primary begins staying until 1:30 p.m.
Curriculum Coffee for parents of Toddlers ~ 9:30 a.m.
Curriculum Coffee for parents of Two-year-olds ~ 9:30 a.m.
Curriculum Coffee for parents of Three-year-olds ~ 9:30 a.m.
Curriculum Coffee for parents of Pre-K and Pre-Primary students ~ 9:30 a.m.
October 2011
Tentative Dates for Individual Pictures
Halloween Parade for T/Th classes in the Family Life Center
Halloween Parade for MWF and M-F classes in the Family Life Center
November 2011
Parent/Teacher Conferences for children in T/Th Twos, M-F Threes, Pre-K and Pre-Primary classes. NO SCHOOL for children in these classes. Regular school hours for children in Toddlers classes.
Parent/Teacher Conferences for children in MWF Twos and MWF Threes classes. NO SCHOOL for children in these classes. Regular school hours for children in Toddlers, T/Th Twos, M-F Threes, Pre-K and Pre-Primary classes.
Election Day Bake Sale at the Family Life Center
Teacher Workday ~ School closed for all ages.
Barnes & Noble Book Fair at Barnes & Noble [DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE]
Thanksgiving Holiday ~ NO SCHOOL
School resumes
December 2011
Applications due for 2012-2013 school year for currently enrolled students
Begin accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year for students not currently enrolled
Christmas Pageant for Threes and Pre-K and Pre-Primary ~ in Sanctuary 9:30 a.m.
Christmas Holidays ~ NO SCHOOL
January 2012
Teacher Workday ~ NO SCHOOL
School resumes
MLK Jr. Holiday ~ NO SCHOOL
Last day ECS can accept teacher referral forms for private school admissions
Donuts for Dads for Tu/Th Classes ~ 9-9:30 a.m.
Donuts for Dads for M/W/F Classes and M-F Classes ~ 9-9:30 a.m.
February-March 2012
President's Day ~ NO SCHOOL
Teacher Appreciation Week
April 2012
Spring Break ~ NO SCHOOL
Easter Monday ~ NO SCHOOL
School Resumes
FUN FAIR! (Spring Carnival) 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Early Childhood School!
May 2012
Parent/Teacher Conferences for children in T/Th Twos classes. No school for children in these classes. Regular school hours for toddlers and M-F Threes, Pre-K and Pre-Primary classes.
Parent/Teacher Conferences for children in M/W/F Twos, all Threes, Pre-K and Pre-Primary classes. No school for children in these classes. Regular school hours for Toddler classes.
Muffins for Moms for Tu/Th Classes ~ 9-9:30 a.m.
Muffins for Moms for M/W/F Classes and M-F Classes ~ 9-9:30 a.m.
Last Day of Lunch Bunch
Pre-Primary and Pre-K graduation ~ 9:30 a.m. in Sanctuary
Last day of school for all classes
Last day for Teachers
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!