Orangevale VIEW

There is a very persuasive ad campaign that extolls the benefits of children attending preschool. What it doesn’t do is tell you how to find one. It can be a daunting task - religious vs. public, parent participation, 2 days, 3 days,or 5 days? To help you with your search, here is Part 1 of our Guide (it will also be avilable on our web site www.ovview.com). You still have to make the calls and take the tours, but at least the information is in one place.

Family Christian Center, His Family Preschool
Ages: 18mnths - 6years
Cost: Call for details
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7am-6pm
Call (916) 988-6689
6521 Hazel, Orangevale

Sunrise Community Church
Ages: 3-4
Cost: $245/month
Schedule: 3 days/week;
MWF 9-12
Call (916) 726-4642
8321 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks

Kidz Korner
Ages: 3-5
Cost: $185 or $225 per session
Schedule: Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Spring 8-week sessions; 2 and 3 day options. Check the ORPD Activity Guide for details.
Special Reuirements: PArent Participation (3-4 times each session); Pre-registration for the Fall 2008 session begins June 9. Childrencurrently enrolled in the program have priority to re-enroll in the Fall session but must do so prior to June 6.
6745 Hazel Ave, Orangevale

Sunrise Parks District
Ages: 3-4
Cost: $96-168/4 weeks (depending on program)
Schedule: 2 and 3 day options
Enrollment for the fall will be on a first come first serve basis starting August 11, 2008.
We also have three daycare centers in the Antelope area which offer preschool programs. For more information on these programs people can call Connie Kirchner at 725-0184

Roseville Parent Education Preschool (RPEP)
Ages: 18mnths - 5years
Cost: $42-82/month (depending on program)
Schedule: 1 day/week for toddlers, MTTh AM for 3-4 year olds, MTWTh PM for 4-5 year olds
Special Requirements: We are a co-op preschool, which means that the parents are involved in the school and attend one class per week with their child. We also have monthly parent meetings were we learn about child development, conflict resolution, and many other topics that help us in our interactions with children.
Call (916) 782-7458
1799A Cirby Way in Roseville

Small Wonders Christian Preschool
Ages: 2 yrs. 9 months – 5 years
Cost: $155 - Tues/Thurs - 3 year program
$185 – MWF – 4 year PreK program
$305 – M-T-W-TH – Transition to Kindergarten
Special Requirements: We are a parent participation preschool giving parents the opportunity to be a part of their child’s preschool experience with minimal commitments. Parents work in the classroom 9 to 14 times yearly depending on class. Call for more details regarding individual programs. School year runs September through May.
Register now for fall.
6800 Main Ave. Orangevale
988-0998
LIC. 343604712

The Learning Patch
Ages: 2 - School Age
Cost: From $75-$155 depending on the amount of days(2-5/week, half or full day). Call r refer to the web site for all of the options.Offers a high quality preschool program using the best practices of early childhood education providing a balanced curriculum including both self-directed and teacher-directed activities in a small group class. The best time to sign up for the fall is now. 916-988-5590 Email: admin@learningpatchpreschool.com
6035 Main Avenue, Orangevale
www.learningpatchpreschool.com

Sharon’s Preschool
Ages 3-5
Schedule: September through May, with a flexible summer program to prepare your preschooler for Kindergarten or you kindergartner for 1st Grade.
Days - Tue/Wed/Th AM class – 8:45 – 11:45, PM class – 12:30 – 3:30
Our program includes Pre-K Testing, Field Trips, Yearbook, Class Shirt, Student of the Week Spotlight, and much, much, more. No parent participation required. For more information please call 988-2816 or e-mail: sharonspreschool@sbcglobal.net

SJUSD Parent Participant Preschool
Location: Orangevale-Coleman, Fair Oaks-Grand Ave and Carmichael
Day and Time: Tues/Thur mornings or Mon/Wed/Fri Mornings and some locations afternoon from 12:30 -3:15 depending on enrollment.
Age: children two years nine months and up potty trained.
Requirements: Tue/Thur must have 18.5 hours a month; Mon/Wed/Fri must have 22.5 hours a month. Hour requirements consist of working in the classroom, field trips, family field trips and activities that can be completed at home. The 2 day a week program requires you to work in the class room once every other week. The 3 day program requires you to work in the classroom weekly.
Price: Tues/Thur $77.00 a month; Mon/Wed/Fri $105.00
a month
There are additional cost that are associated with field trips and extra curricular activities but these are rarely more then $5.00 to $10.00 a month.
Summer enrollment is being accepted for Orangevale and Carmichael a 6 week class. Fall enrollment is currently being accepted at all locations.
For more information and a registration packet call 916-971-7392 from 9 to 2 or leave a message and a SJUSD representative will return your call.

SJUSD--Parenting theToddler
Location: Fair Oaks School and Carmichael
Day and Time: Fair Oaks- Wed or Fri 9:00-11:30
Age: 18 month to 3 years
Requirements: This classis designed for the parentsto stay with their children.
Price:$ 45 a month maybe increasing soon
Program: Once a week the children meet and play in a well organized class room that allows them to experience many activities at their choosing ss well as learning to interact with other children. The bonus to this program is that for about 20 minutes you will get to leave your child and talk to a teacher trained in child development. Through a group, different topics are brought up weekly like language development, and socialization. Currently accepting summer and fall enrollment.
For more information and a registration packet call 916-971-7392 from 9 to 2 or leave a message and a SJUSD representative will return your call.

Other SJUSD Preschool Options
FREE preschool classes (partday, full-day and Home-Based options) at over twenty elementary school campuses located throughout the San Juan Unified School District. The classes and programs are FREE for income eligiblefamilies; and we also have fee programs located at Billy Mitchell School and Gold River Discovery Center. You must be a resident of the San Juan School District to enroll in all our programs. We are now enrolling for the 2008/09 school year. For more information,please call 971-5964.

Temple Or Rishon
Gan K’tan: Is our new program for young children and the adults that love them. We will sing, play, create, listen to and taste all the wonders of being Jewish. Every Shabbat we explore something new and exciting about being Jewish. Mom’s, Dad’s and all relatives are always invited to share with us. Gan K’tan: is for childrenages 18 months to 5ish. We meet on Friday mornings from 10:00a.m. until 11:30a.m. Please take a registration form and join us anytime. Fee is$150.00
Baby and Me: Bring your child to the Temple and play along with your special someone while you enjoy the company of other adults. This program is taught by Ronna Dienstfrey or Mrs.D. It is the most fun you’ll have all week. Free.
Tot Shabbat: join us the third Friday of each month for Services, Singing, Storytelling and Oneg. This service is for all children, including all who are young at heart. “Wake Up and Taste the Torah”: We have so much fun as we get together the 2nd Saturday morning of each month at 10:30am. Come join us as we learn, laugh, sing and “taste” the Torah. This is a FREE program for families with young children and children of all abilities.
Temple Or Rishon Early Childhood Center: Coming Soon an amazing learning opportunity for your child. An Educational program that allows all children to thrive in a beautiful Jewish setting. For registration materials or to ask any questions please contact Marcia Greene at: 916-988-4100 or educator@orrishon.org

Want to be in our Guide? Send info on your Preschool program to editor@ovview.com.