Soule Early Childhood Center

Program Information

Soule Center

Registration begins on January 2, 2007 for the September 07 – June 08 school year for the Soule Early Childhood Center. The programs begin Tuesday September 4, 2007 and runs through June, 2008. The Center is open Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 6:00pm (following the Brookline Public Schools for inclement weather closures). The Center is closed for legal holidays and two staff professional development days. The Brookline Recreation Department’s  Soule Early Childhood Center strives to provide a safe and enriching environment. Our focus is on safety, comfort, health, and happiness of all the children. We do this by providing a warm, supportive, caring setting which encourages each child to develop socially, physically, emotionally, and intellectually at their own pace. The activities offered provide children with plenty of choice. A variety of educational materials and equipment provide fun and challenging choices that spark exploration, creativity and mastery of new skills. Children learn by doing as they interact with the planned classroom environment and with one another.

Applications are accepted on a first come- first serve basis for Brookline residents, until our quota is reached. All other applicants will be place on the Center’s waitlist for the 2007-2008 school year. For an application or to set up a tour of the Center, please call 617-739-7598.

Infant / Toddler Room Ages: 12 months – 2.8 years

The toddler room is where discovery and exploration thrive! The room offers active stimulating play, group activities, games, stories, music, one- on- one learning time, and manipulatives. Our focus is on: understanding their own feelings and of others, strengthening gross motor skills and developing the fine motor control, communication both verbal and non-verbal. The activities offered expand the children’s interests in learning and help teach independence and sharing, preparing them for the preschool classroom. Daily activities include: choice time, circle time, outdoor play, snack, dramatic play, table games, art, music, puzzles, blocks, gym time, storytelling, math, and science.

Days:            3-5 day requirement

Time:          8:00am – 6:00pm

Rate:             $210.00- $350.00 per week

Dates:           September 4, 2007 – August, 2008

Preschool 1 Ages: 2.9 years – 3.8 years

The preschool curriculum is set up to encourage your children at every opportunity.  Our goal is to build independence and self-confidence through exploration. The program offers: positive social interactions, small group activities, individual learning experiences, problem solving skills, language and literacy development, math skills, science, and time to blossom at their own pace and individual learning style. These activities are incorporated throughout various learning centers within the classroom. The activities offered expand the children’s interests in learning, preparing them for the preschool 2 classroom (Pre-Kindergarten). Daily activities include: choice time, circle time, outdoor play, snack, dramatic play, table games, art, music, puzzles, blocks, gym time, storytelling, math, science and field trips.

Days:            5 day requirement

Time:          8:00am – 12:30pm extended day option available

Rate:             $3,500.00 year

Preschool 2 (Pre- Kindergarten) Ages: 3.9 years – 4.11 years

The pre-kindergarten curriculum provides the children with highly stimulating learning experiences. Our goal is to provide the confidence for your child to succeed in kindergarten. The curriculum is based on: literacy activities, letter and number recognition, group activities, active play, math, science, and self help skills (lacing shoes, zipping their coats etc). Teachers model social behavior and teach the children to express themselves in a positive manner to ensure social and emotional success. All of these activities will prepare your child for Kindergarten! Daily activities include: choice time, circle time, outdoor play, snack, dramatic play, table games, art, music, puzzles, blocks, gym time, storytelling, math, science, ice skating, swimming, and field trips.

 Days:         5 day requirement

Time:          8:00am – 12:30pm extended day option available

Rate:             $3,500.00 year

Preschool Extended Day Ages: 2.9 years – 4.11 years

An extended day program is available for our registered preschool students of working parents. Your child will need a nutritional lunch, a blanket and crib sheet daily. The activities include: Outdoor play, lunch, rest period, snack time, choice time, group games, music, art, and table games.

Days:            3 day minimum

Time:          12:30pm – 6:00pm

Rate:             $90.00-150.00 per week

Preschool Summer Program Ages: 2.9 years – 4.11 years

A summer program is available for our registered preschool students who  would like to continue throughout the summer and for 4 year old Brookline residents. A special summer curriculum will be followed in a camp setting. Activities include: choice time, arts & crafts, outdoor play, water play, snack, music, rest period, lunch time, field trips, and many other fun activities.

Days:           5 day requirement

Time:          8:00am – 6:00pm

Rate:           $450.00 per 2 week session

Sessions:   Session 1 = June 25, 2007 – July 06, 2007

                  Session 2 = July 9, 2007 – July 20, 2007

                  Session 3 = July 23, 2007 – August 3, 2007

                  Session 4 = August 6, 2007 – August 17, 2007

Age Requirements:

3 Years Old = Children who are currently enrolled in the Soule Early Childhood Center Preschool Program. Or participants registered for PRE1 starting September 2007 who will be 2.9 by June 22, 2007 .