Explorers Program
the final year for Explorers is 2022-23. Beginning our 2023-34 school year, we will be offering a Full Day 4 year old program!
Please see 4 yr old program page for more information
Our Explorers Program is a combination of enrichment activities along with strong educational readiness skill preparation. Explorers emphasizes phonics, sight words, reading and writing readiness, science and social studies as well as journaling, creative arts, cooking, gardening, science projects, dramatic play, Spanish and sign language. This combination of both an educational and enrichment curriculum makes a well-rounded program that builds confidence and prepares children for their formal education.  
Cut Off Dates:
  • This class is for children who have completed a 4 yr old preschool program who still need a year to grow before kindergarten.
  • Can be paired with 4's morning class for a full day schedule.
  • Explorers Program may be available for students who complete a 3 year old class to run a full day with an 4's morning class.  **This is contingent upon academic, social and emotional readiness as determined by teacher assessment at the time of spring conferences** 😊

Class Preferences:
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Option 1:
Afternoon session: 12:15 - 2:40pm
4 days per week- M,Tu,Th,F

Option 2:
Afternoon session: 12:15 - 2:40pm
5 days per week- M-F


Monthly Class Tuition
2022-2023

4 days per week
$280.00

5 days per week
$320.00

​Program Enhancements
​Chapel – Held in the church sanctuary, Hillside Church leadership members teach Bible stories utilizing The Beginner’s Bible and visuals, such as puppets and costumes, so each child can fully understand the message. Songs and prayers are incorporated as children learn about God’s love for them.

Music - Our music teacher is trained and certified in music education. The children learn through music & movement, instrumentation and a variety of songs throughout the school year.

Spanish and Sign Language Instruction – Our teachers instruct in the classroom at an age appropriate level using a variety of activities that are incorporated throughout the day.  These include songs, movement, games and language/object correspondence. 
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​Journaling - Emergent writing is encouraged through various activities,  Through the Borrow-A-Book Program, children dictate their thoughts and feelings to parents regarding classroom books that are sent home periodically throughout the year.  In the Journal Center, children draw and write about topics related to the monthly themes.  These early writing experiences foster later reading success.
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A non-refundable $50.00 registration fee is due at time of registration.
A 10% sibling tuition discount is offered on the regular tuition rates for each child attending preschool.
If you recommend a family who enrolls, you will be eligible for a free gift!