Sheldon ISD’s Sheldon ISD’s Early Learning CenterEarly Learning Center

Sheldon ISD’s Sheldon ISD’s Early Learning CenterEarly Learning Center

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Operations• Monday – Friday• 6:00 am – 5:30 pm• All district holidays will be observed• Closed in July• Licensed through the state of Texas• Achieve NAEYC Accreditation by

December 2011

Licensing vs NAEYC• Teachers must have GED

or HS Diploma• 15 hr training per year• Curriculum must provide

activities in the areas of dramatic play, art, fine and gross motor skills and outdoor play

• Child Development Certificate or pursuing one

• 20 hrs training per year• Curriculum must have

goals and objectives for every age group

• Requires program to be inclusive and teach tolerance, acceptance and community involvement

Classroom framework • NAEYC required ratios will be

maintained• Activity Centers allowing child

initiated learning will be supported through curriculum and teacher facilitation

Ratios• Infants 0 – 17

months (2 rooms)

• Toddlers 18 – 35 months (2 rooms)

• Preschool 3 – 4 years (2 – 3 rooms)

• 1 : 4 max of 8 per room

• 1 : 6 max of 12 per room

• 1 : 9 max of 18 per room

• We will employ 20 – 25 based on enrollment

Recommended tuition rates

• Infants 0 – 17 months $160

• Todd/ 2’s 18 – 24 months $135

• Threes and Fours $120

• Annual registration and supply fee $75 per child.