HOORAY! The NC Div. of Child Development came for their final unannounced visit (while we were on a Temporary License) on May 1. The center was given a FOUR STAR License based on our high quality programs and practices and high staff education levels.
Come by and meet staff and tour the center!
The children were fascinated with the difference in size, shape, color, and quantity of seeds in individual fruits and vegetables! The mango seed was a big hit but not as big as their discovery that they LOVED mango!
And thanks to their parent advisor for working with such an amazing group of young people!
The Little Sprouts 4/5′s planted romaine lettuce and red cabbage transplants today. They made “measuring sticks” so they would know how to space their plants. They were fascinated by the “white hairs” growing in the dirt aka roots…and that plants drink their water through the roots. I have to admit, though, the biggest hit of the day was each having their own pair of gloves! They all wanted to take them home! We’ll let you know how things grow!!
The Fun Fence was completed yesterday. It’s funky and the children love it! Fairly simple and inexpensive to make….used rebar,paint and wood balls, plus a vice and some muscle power to make the bends in the rebar. The soil amendments were added in the fall. The children will be checking this afternoon to see if the earthworms have come to live in our garden. We start planting tomorrow! Both our Shade Garden and Vegetable Garden are now programs of The Edible Schoolyard Project. Learn more about this national project at http://esy.stauffer.com/our-story.
Energy Balls are a favorite healthful snack for the 4′s! With good reason….the class goes to Mi Amigos Cafe to make them in the morning, (practicing a number of math skills, discussions on the importance of healthy foods in our body, plus teamwork), then they let them chill in the refrigerator until afternoon snack time, and then EAT THEM. This is a very healthy, no bake snack that you can also make at home with your preschooler! We found the recipe on Pinterest at Smashed Peas and Carrots.
Our GRAND OPENING is finally here!!! Please come join us for this wonderful celebration. We will be having a free raffle for a 32″ HDTV and fun activities for the kids. Can’t wait to see everyone!
On November 30th we decided to give away a 32 inch HDTV at our January 9th Grand Opening Celebration. Please come in and get a registration form to win and take a tour of our facility. We know you will be impressed.
On November 24th, after watching a TV article on the economy and what other industries were doing during this time, we decided it would be a great decision to offer a 10% discount on our already low prices for the 2012 school year to those families registering in December 2011.
Shop EARLY on Black Friday for the holiday bargains! Bring your child(ren) to Holly Springs Academy where they’ll have a morning full of fun activities and exercises. Holly Springs Academy will be hosting a one-time event on Black Friday. We are offering drop in care from 5:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. We will be accepting children 2-5 years of age. The pricing for this one-time event is:
1 child – $8.00 per hour
2 children (in same family) – $10.00 per hour
3 children (in same family) – $12.00 per hour
There is limited space available, so please call 552-8331. After reserving your spot, go to the Parent Forms tab to fill out the Registration forms. Bring these with you when you drop off your child on the 25th. Come by beforehand, if you have time, and tour our new facility.
We’re looking forward to exploring, learning and creating with your child!
