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             A new early childhood class will open at Dexter Elementary this fall to serve students ages 3-5 years old. Children must be 3 by Aug. 1, 2013 in order to attend.
Hours of the program are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, when the EVSC is in session. Cost is $130 per week. There is also the option of an abbreviated day, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost for this program is $100 per week. Childcare vouchers will be accepted. Bus transportation is not available.
The program, like all of the other Early Childhood classes in the EVSC, uses the Reggio Emilia Approach. This style of early education is an educational philosophy focused on preschool and primary education. It was developed by teacher Loris Malaguzzi, and the parents of the villages around Reggio Emiliain Italy after World War II. The program is based on the principles of respect, responsibility, and community through exploration and discovery in a supportive and enriching environment based on the interests of the children through a self-guided curriculum.
In addition to the new classes at Dexter, Daniel Wertz early childhood classes also have openings. Call 435-8219 to enroll or for more information.
For individuals who qualify for Title 1 programming, there are early childhood openings at Culver Family Learning Center. This programming runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday when the EVSC is open. The program is free of charge to eligible families and bus transportation may be provided.
The EVSC currently offers early childhood programming in a variety of schools including:
Title 1 Programs: Daniel Wertz, Cedar Hall, Culver Family Learning Center (including Even Start for adults wanting to obtain their GED), Caze and Evans. Tuition-based programming is offered at Scott School (Little Husky World); Daniel Wertz (Little Panther World); and now at Dexter. In addition, the EVSC also offers infant and toddler programs at Bosse TLC and at the Culver Family Learning Center through Even Start at no charge.
