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\u00a0Montclair School District Mini Mounties Link<\/h1>\n

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BSCC Frequently Asked Questions:<\/h2>\n

What are your Mini Mounties Pre-K class sizes and ratios?<\/strong>
\nAll Mini-Mounties Pre-K classrooms have a maximum of 15 children, a full-time teacher and an assistant.<\/p>\n

When does the school day begin and end?<\/strong>
\nOur Mini-Mounties school day hours are 8:30-2:30. Extended\/wrap-around care is available at an additional cost.<\/p>\n

Morning care: 7:30-8:30 $225.00 per month
\nAftercare: 2:30-6:00 $700.00 per month (this option includes before care)
\nAbbreviated school days are included for students enrolled in the Wrap Around Care program.<\/p>\n

What is the school year calendar for the Mini Mounties at BSCC?<\/strong>
\nAll Mini Mounties Pre-k classrooms will follow the Montclair Public School calendar including start and end dates, vacations, professional development days for staff, abbreviated days and school closures for weather or emergencies. Abbreviated school days are included for students enrolled in Wrap Around Care. When MPS is closed and BSCC is open, add on days are available at an additional cost. Add on days are not included in wrap around care.<\/p>\n

Do the Mini Mounties classrooms at MCPK participate in a breakfast\/lunch program?<\/strong>
\nParents\/caregivers can provide lunch each day for their child or they can participate in the Mini Mounties School Breakfast\/Lunch Program through the Montclair Public Schools (MPS). Families who qualify for free and reduced school lunch will fill out the form with the Montclair School District. Breakfast and\/or lunch will be delivered daily. Families who choose to pay for school lunch delivery will create an account with MPS\u2019s school lunch program and select the lunch items of their choice to be delivered.
\nFamilies provide snacks. If your child is enrolled in aftercare, you would provide two snacks.<\/p>\n

What curriculum will Mini Mountie Pre-K classrooms follow at BSCC?<\/strong>
\nAll MSU-Ben Samuels Children\u2019s Center preschool classrooms use the High Scope curriculum. The High Scope preschool curriculum is an educational approach that emphasizes active learning and hands-on experiences for young children. Developed in the 1960s, it is based on the belief that children learn best through active engagement with their environment and encourages a child’s initiative and decision-making. The play-based curriculum includes a daily routine, key developmental areas, and the use of a plan-do-review process to foster a child’s intellectual, social, and emotional growth.<\/p>\n

What are your teacher\u2019s qualifications:<\/strong> All BSCC preschool teachers have a State of New Jersey in Early Childhood Education, P-3 Certification.<\/p>\n

Will Mini-Mountie students and families participate in the same programming and have access to the same resources as other BSCC Classrooms?<\/strong>
\nAll classrooms at BSCC will follow a similar schedule including daily outside time, center time, lunch and rest\/nap. Every family will be included in all school and community events, fundraisers and celebrations.<\/p>\n

How often will my child go outside?<\/strong>
\nThe schedule includes daily year-round outdoor time. Children enrolled in aftercare will also go out in the afternoon, as well.<\/p>\n

Will you offer a summer program?<\/strong>
\nThere will be tuition-based opportunities for students to attend the Center in the summer. BSCC offers full month programs for July, August or both July and August.<\/p>\n

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