Ashland
Preschool Center
Preschool Programs and Childcare
Ages 2-6

Providing a nurturing environment for young children's
intellectual, emotional, social and physical development.

     Philosophy    

Ashland Preschool Center is a community service and educational outreach of Ashland Presbyterian Church.   Each child is a unique creation of a loving God, filled with the potential for amazing growth in spirit, mind, and body.  The fullest potential of each child will be realized in the environment found at Ashland.

The family is the first and most significant aspect of each child's development.  The Preschool experience is intended to be a resource for and an extension of this primary relationship.

Ashland Preschool center welcomes all children without regard to race, sex, creed or ethnic origin.

     Certification / Licensing    

Ashland Preschool Center is licensed by the Office of Child Care and has received program approavl through the certification process of the Maryland State Department of Education.  The school is staffed by personnel who meet the criteria set forth by these agencies.

     Ashland Preschool Center Programs    

Nursery programs or full time child care (year round) are offered for children aged two through six.  Each program is designed to meet theintellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of the child at a developmentally apprpriate level.  For two year olds there is a 1-6 staff ratio and for children ages 3-6, the ratio is 1-10.

The "Twos" program is designed to provide a loving environment for the children while the discover the world around them.  They will be exposed to new materials, listen to stories, sing songs, and become acclimated to the school setting.

Nursery	Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 - 2:45
Child Care	Monday through Friday from 7-5:30

The "Threes" program emphasizes cooperation in group activities, socialization skills, learning colors, shapes, name recognition and an introduction to the alphabet.

Nursery	Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 - 11:45 Tuesday and Thursday from 9 - 11:45
Child Care	Monday through Friday from 7 - 5:30

The "Fours" program is a continuation of the "Threes" curriculum with added emphasis on reading and math readiness skills.  More detailed science and social studies units are included.

Nursery	Monday, Wednesday and Friday AM from 9 - 11:45 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday PM from 12:30 - 3:15
Child Care	Monday through Friday from 7-5:30

The Pilot is a special pre-kindergarten class with an augmented program providing emphasis on reading readiness and math readiness skills.  More cognitive demands are made of the children.  Children must be 4 years of age by May 31.

Nursery

Monday through Friday AM from 9-12 Monday through Friday PM from 12:30 - 3:30

-----Specials-----

Library: Ashland Preschool Center provides a well-equipped media center.  Children are taken to the library on a regular basis.
Music:  Each week the children are visited by  our music teacher who presents an appropraite, sequential music program to them.
Extended Care:  Any afternoon that the nursery programs are in session an dextended care program is offered from 12-5:30 PM.  Parents may use the program on a regular basis or as needed for up to five and one half hours per session.

-----Summer Programs-----

Nature Camp:  During the month of June, children pretend to camp in exotic plases such as the rainforest, Australia, Afric, or the American desert.

Summer Program: Held during July and August, this program allows parents to select the days of the week they want to enroll their child.  Lots of summer fun with special emphasis on ocean life.

     Contact:    

Director Catherine R. Lansdell, M.Ed.
116 Ashland Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Phone: 410-527-1845
Fax: 410-771-9113
email: clansdell at ashlandpc dot org