CDLC >> Child Learning & Development Center

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Child Development
& Learning Center
13801 Fairview Dr.
Burnsville, MN 55337
952-435-8105
fax: 952-898-9379

Daily Schedule | Registration & Enrollment | Class Size | Facets of Growth

Daily Schedule

Arrival
Children are escorted to and from the building at the beginning and end of each day. After being escorted in, each class follows a set schedule to cover the following interest centers.

Large Motor
A large room is available to work with children in building large motor skills according to the appropriate development level.

Cooking
Children participate in a daily cooking projects, providing opportunities to learn math and science skills and discover new tastes.

Music
Music becomes a vital part of our program as the children listen to music and move creatively to the sounds they hear. Activities include composing, dancing, singing, thythms and instruments.

Creative Arts
Each child is encouraged to explore their creativity with a variety of art experiences exploring color, shapes and textures.

Science
The children are given opportunities to explore and experiment with a variety of materials.

Story
The story room offers opportunites for children to develop their language, listening and beginning reading skills through storytelling and dramatic play.

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Registration & Enrollment

CDLC is a half-day preschool that runs from September to May.

Open enrollment begins with registration on Saturday, February. 9, 2008. Children must be at least 3 years old by October 1 of the school year for which they are applying.

Current students and siblings have priority for the following year in the enrollment process.

Enrollment requires a $50 non-refundable registration fee per family.

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Class Size

Our teacher-student ratio is one to ten. Classes, formed according to age, are typically comprised of children whose birthdates are within months of each other.

2-day classes:
Tuesday & Thursday, AM & PM

3-day classes:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, AM & PM

4-day classes:
Monday-Thursday, PM only
(Child must turn 5 by Nov. 1.)

Morning Classes: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Afternoon Classes: 12:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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Five Facets of Growth

Spiritual Growth
We celebrate each child as a gift from God. Our curriculum seeks to incorporate Christian values through teachable moments, Bible stories and songs.

Social Growth
We encourage children to work together and show respect for one another in social and play situations. Our focus is to encourage a positive self-image while building the skills of independence.

Emotional Growth
Preschool children are constantly exploring their emotions and ways in which to channel their thoughts and feelings. We strive to provide the tools children need to gain emotional growth while working and playing together in group situations.

Physical Growth
Children are given the opportunity to grow and develop physically in the areas of fine and large motor skills. We build on the natural abilities of each child while offering challenges and opportunites for success.

Cognitive Growth
Teachers carefully plan and develop curriculum based on the emerging needs and interest of their class. Daily plans focus on providing opportunities for children to explore and learn basic skills such as problem solving, classification and recognition, the essential framework for future successes in reading, writing, math, science, art, music and social studies.

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