PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Right Start Academy offers a variety of programs within the preschool. Below is a description of each of the components available at RSA.

The Two's & Three's:
The imagination of two and three year olds is developing right along with their ability to think conceptually.  Pretending and fantasizing become a huge part of their learning styles at this age. Providing them with a dynamic environment that enhances their natural curiosity is done through dramatic play and hands on experiments that utilize all five senses. Introduction to the alphabet, numbers, nursery rhymes, and other age appropriate skills, will greatly assist in developing a strong academic foundation and genuine love for learning. The learning of social rules will be emphasized to aid in the emotional development and interaction with peers.


The Four's & Five's:
Energetic is one way to describe the average four and five year old. Curious about almost everything they come into contact with, these bundles of joy are seeking their independence at almost every opportunity. Providing lessons that enable the flame of curiosity to be ignited will be accomplished through exercises that will utilize visual modeling of the academic unit. Learning through play is the primary focus that will allow for maximum comprehension. A deeper level of learning is provided which involves math, science, literacy, and social/emotional development.
  
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Video Monitoring
Right Start Academy has an extended open door policy. We feel it is important for parents to be able to drop in and see how their child is doing any time during the day. To help parents and other family members stay connected with their child, video cameras will be installed in all classooms, indoor activity center, playground, and foyer. Parents will be provided with a user id and password. They can then log in to a secure webpage that shows a LIVE video feed of the preschool. Access for parents is limited to the playground, foyer, and child’s classroom only. This feature can keep family members living long distance in constant contact with children. In addition, a monitor will be placed in the foyer for parents who want to visit in person and not disrupt the child’s day. There will be a nominal fee for this service.


Healthy Meal Choices 
Good nutrition is important for everyone, but especially for children. Food intake in children is a critical aspect of a child’s growth and development. Eating the right food not only makes a child healither, but also makes them more stable, and has been shown to improve school performace. Included in the tuition rate, breakfast, a healthy lunch, and two snacks will be provided daily at RSA. All meals will comply with the guidelines of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  Also, RSA will be a PEANUT-FREE center.