Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to more than 2,000 magnificent and fascinating animals and one of the nation’s most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens. The lush 170-acre site features dynamic natural habitat exhibits, scenic river views, spectacular valley overlooks and significant historic landmarks
We are an inclusive 5-day preschool program for 3 and 4 year olds within Glenforest School. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive atmosphere conducive to fostering each child’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
Program benefits include:
*Hands-on and project-based approach to education
*Smaller class sizes that allow for individualized instruction
*Developmentally appropriate curriculum designed for the needs of the whole child
*Multi-sensory approach to academics and social education
*Close collaboration with the child’s therapist
*Established partnerships with families and community
* Daily Extended Care and Lunch Bunch available
Glenforest Inclusive Child Development Center is also now an official First Steps 4K provider and is accepting applications for the 4 Year Old Kindergarten. Qualifying families pay NO TUITION. To qualify, your child must:
1) be 4 years old on or before September 1st
2) be eligible for the free or reduced-price lunch program or Medicaid
3) live in one of the qualifying school districts (see attached flier) that includes Richland 1, Lexington 2, Lexington 3, or Lexington 4.
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The Athena Advantage℠ encompasses an entire tool box available to students to help them succeed academically, prepare for high stakes exams, and give them the necessary critical thinking skills for the 21st century workplace. Athena’s best-in-class curricula offerings include math, reading, and writing as well as SAT®/ACT® test preparation. These curricula offerings align to new and more rigorous standards, both in Common Core and non-Common Core states.
At Athena, we will provide your child with a thorough educational assessment and develop a learning plan aligned to meet the standards of your child’s grade, both in Common Core and non-Common Core states. We’ve developed the Athena API-or Assessment for Personalized Instruction. Our assessments are research based, time-tested, and administered with experienced educational staff. Most of the time, certified teachers will tutor your child twice per week for about 60 to 90 minutes of instruction per visit. We work with students individually or in small peer groups. We generally recommend focusing on one subject at a time but will accommodate two subject students by parent request.
Once a month on the First Wednesday, JoJo’s Jazz Jam, is a family friendly, free music event. A Community Outreach Program that began November 2018. No cover charge. Bring the entire family to enjoy an evening of Jazz. Introduce yourself and your children to a great evening of music and community. There are amazing, top quality musicians. Food and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased from our caterer, The Food Academy, onsite for a small price. Plenty of parking. At 1830 Main Street, Downtown Columbia, on the corner of Main Street and Richland Street.
Hammond offers students Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade an academic experience thoughtfully developed to build character, nurture talent, and inspire untethered achievement far beyond the undergraduate years. Tapping into each student’s personal best, we set a course for success and leadership in the changed global community of the 21st century.
Have your kids ever wanted to meet a fairy or a mermaid or a pirate? How about a leprechaun or an elf or even Mrs Claus?
Invite Wings and Whimsies to play! Big events or just a backyard visit, our characters can entertain with stories, activities, crafts, etc.