SCRUFFY
is our class puppet who visits everyday!
Preschool P.A.L.S: Play And Learn through Song!
Welcome to Maple Avenue Music's preschool program alternative. Mrs. Wenger combines her musical background, preschool experience and Christian faith to create a hybrid learning environment you won't find anywhere else!
While we are not a licensed preschool, our end goal is the same: to prepare students academically for kindergarten. We simply choose to do it in a Christ-centered, musically-enriched setting. Input from Elco kindergarten teachers has helped form our objectives so they are right on track developmentally. Puppets, songs, and games make discoveries fun!
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We generally follow Elco's school calendar, but children from all districts are welcome. Homeschoolers too! Our class runs from September through mid-May. We divide the total program cost of $1850 into 10 equal tuition payments, the first of which is due with registration.
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TYPICAL CLASS
Table Choice Time
Class Meeting
Gym Class
Letter Focus
Restroom/Snack/Free Play
Storytime with Scruffy
Small Groups
Closing Session
Dismissal
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All staff members have completed proper background checks. They are also followers of Jesus Christ serving in their local churches. A biblical worldview guides our philosophies and general classroom environment.
What makes the Preschool PALS program unique?
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small class size
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child/staff ratio of 5:1
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musical addition to learning
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input from local teachers
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Christian atmosphere/focus
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ongoing teacher communication
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in-home setting
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ample parking
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quick drop off & pick up procedures
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REGISTRATION
Requirements include...
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a brief, 15-minute phone interview (new families only)
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completion of a 2-page form
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nonrefundable deposit of first tuition payment
CLICK HERE FOR A 2-PAGE PDF OVERVIEW.
LATE REGISTRANTS:
AFTER MAY 15- a late fee of $25 is added to registration
AFTER JUNE 15- attendance is not guaranteed the first week of school unless an additional $50 rush fee is paid
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*Behavior Disclaimer: we are not equipped to serve students with special emotional, physical or behavioral needs. This includes children who refuse to obey/throw tantrums, destroy school property, or harm others. This is a private program and is required to admit such students.
2025 IMPORTANT DATES
Meet the Teacher Day, by appointment:
AM-CLASS... August 27 / PM-CLASS... August 28​
First Day of School: September 2