Why Choose ABC Spectrum Preschool

ABC Spectrum Preschool

1. Same location for over 30 years.
2. Private, individualized preschool education.
3. Flexible programs for all ages. Choice of hours with comparative tuitions options.
4. Registration fee $50.
5. Rest time to fit child’s needs.
6. Separate lunchroom.
7. Separate multi-station computer lab.
8. In ground wading pool for camp.
9. Acres of trees and open space with fenced in playground areas for separate ages.
10. Two weeks vacation credit any time.
11. Tuition due by 20th of the month. Late fee $10.
12. TAPS – “Talk About Preschool” 2 free classes for new children at the beginning of the year.
13. Tuition fees are established to provide the highest quality education, programming and class size.
14. Three full day or half day summer camp programs, as well as an Academic summer camp is offered
15. Latest smart board technology supported with i-pad instruction offered to all Kindergarten, Kindergarten Prep and Pre -K students

1. New to area, most owners new, no experience.
2. Packaged franchise curriculum.
3. Limited programs, few tuition options.
4. Registration fees $125 to $150.
5. Manditory 2 hour nap time daily.
6. Children eat in classroom.
7. Computer in classroom.
8. No in ground pool.
9. Small multi-use playground area.
10. Vacation credit July and August only.
11. Tuitions due by 1st to 7th of the month. Late fees $25 to $35.
12. No Free introductory classes.

More Reasons To Choose ABC

• Owners/Directors hold degrees in preschool education, elementary education, special education and speech and language development
• All classroom teachers hold college degrees
• All staff is certified in infant & child CPR and First Aide
• All students infant thru kindergarten age are tracked on a developmental skills checklist
• Parent/Teacher conferences are held bi-yearly or as needed
• All classroom materials are readily accessible for children’s use and are pictorially labeled on eye level shelving. Manipulative materials are changed monthly
• Infants and Toddlers experience the continuity of 1 primary caretaker/teacher on a daily basis
• Infant, Toddler and Preschool classes are NEVER combined to reduce required staffing. Teacher to student ratios are: 1 to 4 for infants and toddlers, 1 to 9 for preschool and kindergarten, in addition to two on site directors who are always available to lend a helping hand
• Teachers on staff have been at ABC Spectrum Preschool an average of 14 years
• Each classroom has a private bathroom
• Indoor lunchroom
• Large activity room for gross motor indoor play
• Infant/Toddler/Two year outdoor playground
• Large spacious preschool/kindergarten playground
• Computer lab
• Both 10 and 12 month school programs are offered
• Camp ABC for children 3 to 6 years of age
• Camp ACE (Academic Camp Explorer) for children 5-6 years old