Why Acorn Academics?
Benefits for the Child
- Experience another educator while the childcare provider becomes support
- Develops an understanding of kindergarten structure – circle time/ morning meeting, large motor, fine motor, classroom etiquette, and respect, in an easy to manage the amount of time. Supplies and guides included for play learning throughout the week.
Benefits for the Family
- An affordable option in supporting their child’s education without removing them from the childcare home they love.
- Build their child’s foundation for Kindergarten and beyond; Kindergarten readiness
- Ensure their child is equipped to learn from a second educator
- Newsletter, assessments, and even a graduation
Benefits for the Provider
- No prep. Supplies provided.
- Instructor-led activities provide time to support preschoolers and tend to infants
- Guide of supplemental activities to easily lead throughout the week
- Opportunity to speak with and receive support from another care professional
- Additional events; back to school night, Holiday program, annual birthday party, conferences, summer event, weekly summer plans, and more available
- Families pay a preschool fee towards tuition to cover the expense of programming **