The Learning Circle
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contact: christina.murphy@yahoo.com | 540-533-1899 for more information

Thank you for visiting our website. At this time our website is strictly informational to provide you with the basics regarding our upcoming programs and how to enroll your child. 

At the Learning Circle we understand the importance of preparing our children for the experience of starting their first year of grade school.  Whether your child is 20 months or five years old it is never too early or too late to help your child prepare.  Giving your child a sense of teamwork and at the same time a sense of independence will make them successful in their future educational endeavors.  It is so important for our children to experience the building blocks of not only learning but of forming relationships with peers and teachers, this will make their transition to grade school seamless.  We at the Learning Circle look forward to making this happen for your child. 

The Learning Circle Curriculum

Little Learners Program

  • Age Group – 20 months up to 3 years
  • Class Times – Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 11:30 am (afternoon sessions may become available based on needs)
    Part-time Class Schedules (limited) - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 - 11:30 and Tuesday, Thursday 9-11:30
  • Enrollment Follows a traditional school year and summer programs will be available.
  • Potty Training is not necessary for this program
  • Teacher to student ratio will not exceed 1:6

The Little Learners Program follows a structured schedule that balances group activities, free exploration and teacher directed activities in a “Learn through play exploration” approach.  The focus is on developing and strengthening social and communication skills while building the foundation for a successful future of learning and relationships. 

Smart Start Preschool Program

  • Age Group – 3 up to 5 years
  • Class Time – Monday thru Friday 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm (morning sessions may become available based on needs)
  • Enrollment Follows a traditional school year and summer programs will be available.
  • We encourage our students to either be potty trained or in the process of learning to do so.
  • Teacher to student ratio will not exceed 1:10

The Smart Start Program will focus daily lessons on learning and reviewing colors and shapes, studying the five senses, numbers.  Children will work on recognizing their written names.  As your child follows a structured daily schedule that is developmentally and age appropriate they will be building social skills, learning to follow directions from their teacher and preparing for their future educational endeavors.

 At TLC we are aware that children learn, progress and develop at varying rates.  There are so many new areas of focus for a toddler at this age group; gross and fine motor skills, cognitive, social, self-help and language are all of the utmost importance.  During this program we will work with our children to sharpen these areas of focus through various activities and lessons.  Our children are guided and challenged to learn and grow through play, art, music and stories. 
Young Scholar Morning & Afternoon Programs  
(Before and After School)

Young Scholar Morning & Afternoon Programs  
(Before and After School)

  • Age Group – 5 up to 7 years
  • Class Time – Monday thru Friday 6 – 9 am and 3 – 6 pm. 
  • Enrollment Follows a traditional school year and summer programs will be available.
    (transportation for the children will determine whether this program can go into effect for the 2008-2009 school year)

The Young Scholar Programs are available to families with schedules that require flexibility in the mornings and/or afternoons.  The educational environment that the Learning Circle offers will keep your young scholar on track before and after school, either preparing for the school day or finishing their school day by reinforcing their current kindergarten curriculum.

Grand Opening :  November 17th 2008

Registration has begun, space is limited so act soon!
Our experienced and well educated staff of dedicated teachers
and
instructors are looking forward to working with your child.
 

We are also accommodating to special needs, whether it be dietary, educational or social, we are here to help. 


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Contact Us:

Christina Murphy, Director of Learning
Christina.Murphy@yahoo.com

Or

Call: 540-533-1899

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Location:

Between Winchester and Stephens City, VA - more information to come soon.

 * The Learning Center is a non-toxic and eco-friendly learning environment ** (more details to come)