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Name of School: The Christopher Academy
Address: 1390 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Phone: 908-322-4652
Director: Evelyn Hagman
Philosophy/Skills Stressed: The environment is prepared for the child with learning tools that stimulate all facets of his intellect. It is our objective to provide a wide range of developmental opportunities. Each child learns through experience which fosters his development as a reliable and independent individual. The Montessori Method of Education for preschool and elementary learning offers the child a unique advantage to develop whatever potential he possesses to the very best of the child's ability. This is achieved by designing an environment that is stimulating to both mental and physical growth. Such an atmosphere places at the child's disposal sensorial and didactic materials that complement that child's nature and provide a positive foundation for all future learning. Each child is exposed to all the familiar activities; practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics, art, music, sensory motor and nature studies. Self-expression is encouraged within all these fields.
Class Sizes: 2 ½ year old class - 10; 3, 4 & 5 year old classes - 30
Teacher/Student Ratio: 1 to 10
Licensing/Accreditation: State certified; NAEYC Accredited; A.M.S. Affiliated
Programs By Age Group:
Name/Description of Program: 2 ½ year olds
Days of week: 2 half days; M/W or Tu/Th
Time of day: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Age restrictions: 2 ½ by September
Toilet training: Not required
Fees: $1,600 per year
Name/Description of Program: 3 year olds
Days of week: 3 half days; M/W/F or Tu/Th/F
Time of day: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Age restrictions: 3 by December
Toilet training: Not required
Fees: $2,840 per year
Name/Description of Program: 3, 4 & 5 year olds
Days of week: 5 half days
Time of day: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Age restrictions: 3 by December
Toilet training: Not required
Fees: $3,750 per year
Name/Description of Program: 5 year olds
Days of week: 5 full days
Time of day: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Age restrictions: 5 by September
Toilet training: Not required
Fees: $7,330 per year
Summer programs: Day camp, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This program services children from ages 3 to 7. It is a camp program with emphasis on motor development, arts & crafts, music, cooking, science and computers as well as swimming. Swimming is taught on site.
Tuition Prices and Information are subject to change.