Preschool center

Mission

We at Hamilton County Preschool Center, along with our community, strive to remember that each child is a unique, special gift, and make great efforts to guide children to grow emotionally, academically, physically, and socially to reach their highest potential, and prepare them for future learning. We believe that a child's success is our greatest priority.

The Staff of Hamilton County Preschool Center recognize that positive learning experiences occur with a higher degree of frequency using a team approach. This approach not only includes members of the Staff, but must include the child's family members and community.

Purpose and Philosophy

Hamilton County Child Care is a direct result of an opinion poll taken in Hamilton County. Members of the Hamilton County Human Services Council distributed the opinions poll throughout all schools in Hamilton County. It was the opinion of the respondents that there was a need for a childcare center within Hamilton County. The purpose of the child program shall be to provide a child care program that will benefit children, parents/guardians, and citizens of Hamilton County and surrounding areas.

Hamilton County Preschool Center will provide a basic program of well-balanced and constructive activities in the areas of speech and language, pre-reading, math, social, gross motor, fine motor, and self-help skills geared to the age levels and developmental needs of the children. The day shall be scheduled to provide a regularity of a routine, a balance of active and quiet play, daily periods of outdoor activity, snack and meal times, and a supervised rest period. The program shall include experiences through which the children learn about the self, social relationships, and the world in which they live.

A screening is available during each school year. Teachers constantly use individual assessments through the enrollment period.

It is important for the staff members to encourage and support a good relationship between the children and themselves. They should also focus on each child's individual needs and help children to develop acceptable social techniques.

Hamilton County Preschool Center should help not only parents/guardians who work, but also those who need help in handling conflicts or problems in the home situation. The parents can be assured that proper care is being given to their children at all times.

program goals

    For the Child
    • To provide opportunities for being with other children in a setting conducive to the development of wholesome social relationships and to enhance their self-esteem.
    • To provide appropriate play experiences that contribute to the developmental needs of the child, including encouraging self-discipline, responsibility, and citizenship characteristics.
    • To provide opportunities for meaningful play that is based on the child's individual needs, interests, handicaps, and abilities, and that will build important foundations for future reading skills and other academic pursuits and academic abilities.
    For the Parents/Guardians
    • To provide opportunities to meet with and work with other parents and teacher who have as their common concern the interests and needs of the pre-kindergarten and primary child.
    • To provide care for the child while the parents pursue their own work or other interests.
    • To provide opportunities to grow in the understanding of child development through a planned educational program.
    For the Community
    • To help meet the needs of the community for an early childhood educational facility.
    • To contribute to the wholesome growth and development of the future citizens of the community.
    • To enhance the role of the Community Service Club as an integral part of the community.
    • To provide a setting where people of various religious and ethnic backgrounds can work together for a common interest.
    Availability of Services

    Services are available to all persons who meet eligibility requirements regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability.