NEW HORIZON LEARNING CENTER

Established in 1989

 


SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW.   CURRENT TUITION RATES APPLY . 
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FALL REGISTRATION IS GOING ON NOW!   WE HAVE SOME AFTERNOON VPK SPOTS, AND OPENINGS FOR EARLY THREES, TWO’S AND TODDLERS FOR THE 2010 – 2011 SCHOOL YEAR.  COME BE A PART OF THE NEW HORIZON LEARNING CENTER FAMILY.  

**VPK**

VPK=Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Pogram. If you live in Florida, and your child turns four (4) years of age by September 1st, your child is elegible to participate in Florida's FREE Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) education program) Call 954-680-9497.

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

The basic principles of Christianity are incorporated throughout our curriculum. This includes scripture verse of the week and prayers before snack and lunch. Once a week, our pastors lead the children in chapel service. It is a time of joyful worship with songs of praise and Bible stories. Chapel provides a wonderful introduction to church for the children. Parents are welcome to attend our Chapel service.

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CURRICULUM

The New Horizon Learning Center at is a part of the total educational ministry of New Horizon United Methodist Church. It is a developmental appropriate program in which each child may progress and be challenged at his or her own level.

The environment enables children to foster active exploration and interaction with adults, other children, and materials. This interactive process leads to learning. Our curriculum encourages a child's physical, emotional, social, cognitive and spiritual growth through an integrated approach to learning. In addition to our classroom curriculum, the center provides instruction in music, Spanish, outdoor learning, and religion. You child's safety and well-being is our primary concern in a loving and secure environment.

The New Horizon Learning Center does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, national origin, sex or special needs.

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ACCREDITATIONS

Accredited by the United Methodist Association of Preschoolers

Recipient of the Gold Seal of Excellence from the Florida Department of Children and Families

Preschool and Year-Round Child Care for ages 18 months--Pre-K 4 yrs

Florida Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program Provider

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LEARNING CENTER HOURS

Preschool Only
8:30 a.m.-12 Noon

Full-Time Care
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

For further information,
please contact the Learning Center at: 954-680-9497
or via email, Subject: Information

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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES - FALL SCHEDULE

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August 22
Open House


 

 

 

August 23
First Day of School
   
 

September 6
School Closed
Labor Day

   
 

September 8
7:00 pm
Parent Volunteer Training

   
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September 9
9:30 am
School Circus

   
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September 20
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Parenting Workshop
“PLAY IS LEARNING”

   
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October 11 - 15
Scholastic Book Fair
   
 
October 15
Dinner and Movie Night
   
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October 19
Chapel and Chat

   
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October 25
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Parenting Workshop
"DISCIPLINE FOR LIFE"
   
 
October 28
Halloween Party
   
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November 23
Thanksgiving Feast
   
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December 4
Breakfast with Santa
   
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December 14
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Christmas Program
   
 
December 20
Christmas Break Begins
   
 

VPK SPECIAL EVENTS

 
November 4
Teddy Bear Picnic
    
 
December 3
Ornament Making Party
 
January 3
New Year's Party
 
March 3
Dr. Suess Birthday Party

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April 1
Alphabet Party
 
May 13
Career Day
 
May 7
Graduation
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August 9 & August 16 - 18
Music Camp
   

 

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PTO

 

Meeting Dates at 7:00 pm.

March 9th
April 13
May 11





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STAFF

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Pastor Cathy Williams became a Preschool Director late in her ministry career as a Christian Educator but she wishes she had done it much sooner.  She has worked with all age groups from children to adults, but finds the toddlers to five-year-olds the most amazing age group of all in terms of development and growth.  She also gets her “grandma wannabe time” when she goes around the Learning Center to see the children. She is an ordained Deacon in the United Methodist Church.  When she is not at school she likes to golf, travel, knit, read, swim and work out at the gym.  Pastor Cathy has a Master’s Degree in Theology and her Director’s Credential and she is very proud of both accomplishments.  She is also a N.A.E.Y.C. member.    



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OUR TEACHERS
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Miss Rebeca is the Lead Teacher of one of our Three-Year-Old Classes.  She can be found in the “Brown Door” Room.  She stays young by teaching preschoolers which she has done for 20 years.  She loves how they brighten her day and make her laugh.  When she is not teaching she likes to read, cook and “hang out” with her husband and family.  Credentials: A.S. and C.D.A. Miss Rebeca has been a N.A.E.Y.C member since 1991. 

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Miss Linda is one of our VPK Lead Teachers and can be found in the “Yellow Door” Room.  She has been teaching at New Horizon for 14 years and organizes our school programs.  She feels young children learn best through active play and doing hands-on activities.  Her hobbies include Country and Caribbean dancing, music and arts and crafts.  Credentials: National C.D.A. and VPK Standards and Literacy.
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Miss Gina is the Outdoor Learning Center (ODLC) Teacher where she incorporates Music and Spanish in the program for all the children of the Learning Center.  She is a former Kindergarten teacher who always knew that teaching was her calling in life.  When she is not teaching, she loves being with her two daughters and husband, spending time with them and her friends.  She likes to work out, run, go to the beach and do yoga.  Miss Gina has her Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education.  
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Miss “M.J.” (Miss Mojdeh) is the Blue Door Lead Teacher.  The Blue Door is for late two’ and early three’s.  She knows that young children are “amazing people” who can teach us how to simplify life and live in the moment.  Because of her strong background in science, she most likes teaching that subject and is amazed at how easily they can grasp some of the core concepts.  When Miss M.J. is not at school she works on her hobby of photography. Miss M.J. has a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science and has her Early Childhood training.
Laci
Miss Laci is an assistant for many of our teachers.  She helps mostly with the youngest of our children, but also helps wherever needed.  She says “I like to think of myself as a child magnet.  I don’t know why, but children just flock to me…like a magnet.”  With her playful and joyful sense, she enjoys every minute of being with children.  When she is not at the Learning Center, Miss Laci enjoys doing her photography, singing and babysitting.  Miss Laci is working on her Bachelor’s degree in photography.
Miranda

 

Miss Miranda is the Lead Teacher for the Purple Door which is our eighteen month room.  She loves watching her student’s sweet faces when they learn something new.  She is passionate about her “babies” and feels it is a privilege to be their teacher.  Miss Miranda is a very loving, caring person whom the children trust easily.  She has her Associate’s degree and Early Childhood training.     

 

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Miss Pam, the Lead Teacher of the Orange Door Three-Year-Old class, feels that it is a blessing to teach children about God.  She enjoys teaching young children because they are full of life and love and are so teachable.  In her “spare” time, Miss Pam knits, makes jewelry, reads and cooks.  Her decorated cakes are beautiful.  She also runs the “S.H.A.R.E.” program at the church.  She has her B.S. degree and has taught at the Learning Center for twelve years and is a member of N.A.E.Y.C. 

Dawn
  Miss Dawn is the Lead Teacher of one morning and one afternoon VPK classes.  To her, nurturing the mind and spirit of young children is truly an honor and a blessing.  She feels fortunate to be a part of the lives of her students during this time of rapid growth and
development. In her VPK classes, she follows the VPK standards which puts a large emphasis on language development and she teaches these through fun and exciting learning experiences.  When Miss Dawn is not with her students she likes to read, do crafts and be with friends and family.  Miss Dawn has her CDA as well as her Director’s Credential and N.A.E.Y.C. membership. 
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Lyndi Bullen, Two Year Old teacher, Associates Degree in ECE

When Miss Lyndi is not teaching, she enjoys the laughter of her four children, sharing a bowl of popcorn and watching a movie with her husband.  She loves to dance, take long walks for exercise and hear good jokes. 
            Miss Lyndi is passionate about the possibilities of being one who can affect a child’s development, to make impressions that will someday shape their future.  She feels that it is the opportunity of a life-time to be a part of making a difference in their lives..  To be a teacher of small children for her is a gift as God reminds us daily of his love through them.   
Miss Lyndi has her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and her CDA.

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Susan Rodriguez, Lead Teacher, Green Door VPK

            As a teacher Miss Susan loves to see the changes in her students from the start of the school year to the end.  She watches them develop social, physical, emotional skills and their increasing independence.  She feels that each year they touch her life forever as she touches their lives for a short but important time of growth.  When Miss Susan is not teaching, she likes to do crafts, scrapbooking, reading and spending time her family and friends. Miss Susan has her Associates Degree, her CDA and is VPK certified. 

   

 

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