Program Description
The Preschool Enrichment Program opened in 1995 and will celebrate 15 years in December 2010. Even though we are open "mother's day out" hours, we consider ourselves a preschool.
Our goal is to have the children as prepared to enter Kindergarten as those who attend a full-time preschool.
There are two programs: regular Preschool Enrichment Program for children who have not started school, and the Summer Safari Program for school-age children.
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Eligibility
The PEP program serves babies from the age of 6 weeks through pre-Kindergarten. Any child under age 18 months is considered to be an infant, and have different forms and routines.
The Summer Safari Program operates during the summer from June 7, 2011 through July 28 and serves school-age children who have just completed kindergarten and up.
(Note current and former enrollees have first priority for filling openings. Other spots will be filled in order of application.)
Program Descriptions
PEP and Summer Safari Registration for 2011 is March-June or until all slots are filled. See registration forms and handbooks for more information.
Preschool Enrichment Program (PEP)
The PEP at Highland View has been established to help meet specific needs in your family. Our goal is to provide a safe, loving educational environment for your child while providing you with time to address other responsibilities. While your child is in our care, we strive to offer a comfortable, enjoyable place to learn and grow while interacting with peers and teachers. We take this responsibility very seriously. Each activity will be age appropriate and serve to meet the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual needs of each child. We hope that our program will help build a spiritual foundation as we work with you in your child's life.
We have classes for:
- Infants and 1-year-olds (0-24 mon.)
- Toddlers (2-year-olds)
- Pre-School (3-year-olds)
- Pre-Kindergarten (4- and 5-year olds not yet in kindergarten)
Summer Safari
Summer Safari is for children who have just completed kindergarten and up. We meet the same days and times as preschool: Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 to 2:00. The Summer Safari group meets at the preschool facility and goes off-campus. Students are transported by licensed drivers and ride either in the facility van or in the teachers' personal vehicles. They return to the church building by the time preschool is dismissing.
For 2011, Summer Safari will begin Tuesday, June 7,2011 and end Thursday, July 28. Planned activities include: bowling, swimming, gymnastics, putt-putt golf, going to the movies, and visiting local parks and playgrounds.
Costs - Summer Safari cost is $320 for the first child and then $250 for each additional sibling. That averages to $20/day or less for supervision and activities--a great buy! Spaces are limited with first spots going to those currently involved in PEP, then to newcomers.
Facility Description
PEP classes and activities are housed in the facilities of the Highland View church of Christ on 138 Providence Road in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The buildings and grounds are inspected regularly to assure their compliance with state and local building, fire, and safety codes.
Facilities include classrooms, an indoor playroom, a full-size gymnasium, kitchen, parking lot, an outside playground for older children, and an infant playground. Bathrooms are conveniently located near the classrooms and have child-size potties. The building is handicap-accessible.
Classrooms are windowed and well-lighted. They are brightly decorated with seasonal and Bible-related decorations and teaching aids aimed at the preschool ages served by the PEP program. See our photo album for more scenes of the facilities and program activities.
Instructors and Care-Givers
We have a wonderful staff for both the PEP and Summer Safari programs. Please check out the staff biographies and pictures to get to know us.
Link to Staff pictures and bios (or click on photo)
Hours of Operation
- Preschool Enrichment Program
- Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am-2pm
- Summer Safari Program
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am-2pm
Photo Album and Videos
We have lots of great pictures of the fun we have learning and getting exercise and meeting community helpers. Please view our photo album by clicking HERE or on the album picture.
Spring Concert Video
Click here to view the May 2011 Spring concert for the parents and friends of PEP students.
2011 Graduation Video
Click here to view the PEP graduation for 2011.
Forms and Booklets
All forms may be accessed by clicking on the link. Forms are PDF files. You will need the free Adobe Reader Program to download a copy of the form. If you need that free program, clickk the adobe logo below.
Instructions: Once you have downloaded the form, there are two ways to complete it. One way is to print it, fill out by hand, and return to us. The second method is to download the form, fill it out with your computer, and print it out to sign and mail. NOTE: you cannot save the complete PDF form--your information only shows up until you close the form, so print it out before closing.
Infants (age 6 weeks to 18 months)
Regular PEP Forms (for all children)
Summer Safari Forms
