The
programs at Rosa Lee Young are designed around the New York State Education
Department curriculum guidelines. In an unpressured atmosphere, children
engage in developmentally appropriate, teacher and child-initiated activities
planned to strengthen intellectual, emotional, physical, and creative
skills.
The Toddler Program
The toddler program, designed for children 18 through 36 months, focuses
on the processes of separation, language acquisition, learning about materials
and how they interact, large and small motor control, and the acquisition
of self help-skills.
The Pre-Kindergarten Program
At Rosa Lee Young, 3- and 4-year old children continue the process of
separation in a supportive atmosphere. These multi-aged groups allow for
the continuity of care and education that is paramount during these formative
years. With fewer transitions before kindergarten, the children are empowered
to become independent, self-motivated and creative problems solvers. All
of this takes place in classrooms that are designed to allow children
to interact with peers and materials that support all areas of development.
The Kindergarten Program
The kindergarten program at Rosa Lee Young is recognized by the New York
State Education Department. Children participate in small group workshops
to develop their math, science, and literacy skills. Teachers follow the
progress of individual children to create workshops which are appropriate
for students of varying abilities and interests. A major goal of the kindergarten
program is to help children develop skills critical for school success
as well as a positive attitude toward life-long learning. Independence,
responsibility, group participation, self-expression, and divergent thinking
are among these goals.
The School-Age Program
After-school care for elementary children is a major concern for working
parents today. The school-age program at Rosa Lee Young serves children
in first through fifth grade each day after school and on school holidays.
Students from the Rockville Centre School District and neighboring school
districts are picked up by the Rosa Lee Young school bus and transported
to the Center. There, they spend the afternoon enjoying recreational activities
supervised by professional teachers. There is also time and an appropriate
setting for children to complete homework assignments. On school holidays,
a variety of activities are planned which include special art projects,
cooking, and trips to places of interest on Long Island.
Summer Program
All Rosa Lee Young programs are available during the 9 weeks of the summer.
Tuition
Tuition costs vary by age group. Financial assistance is available and
a second child discount may apply. Call the Rosa Lee Young Center at (516)
536 5674 for additional information.
The
programs at Rosa Lee Young are designed around the New York State Education
Department curriculum guidelines. In an unpressured atmosphere, children
engage in developmentally appropriate, teacher and child-initiated activities
planned to strengthen intellectual, emotional, physical, and creative
skills.
The Kindergarten Program
Summer Program