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Green Trees Early Learning Center, Inc.
Green Trees Early Learning Center, Inc.

" Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood, for it alone is the free expression of what is in a child's soul."

~ Friedrich Froedel

Our Program

Green Trees is a recognized STAR FOUR center through the Pennsylvania higher quality excellence for early learning centers. Green Trees provides multiple program options that are designed to fit the needs of each family. The infant classes through pre-kindergarten classes utilize Funshine Express Curriculum: Buttercups and Fireflies. It is a state recognized curriculum and is supported by the Delaware Valley School District, Pennsylvania Keystone Stars and Head Start agencies. In addition to our curriculum, we provide various experiences and activities which foster growth in children as a whole. Some activities include a Gardening Program, H.A.L.O. (Healthy Alternatives for Little Ones), Yoga, Meditation, Slumberkins, S.T.E.A.M based activities and more.

Children are entered into the program based on their age and developmental skills. When children come of age to enter the next class, a transition meeting will be held with the parents/ guardians and teachers of the class. Children will engage in "transition time" prior to moving up to the next class. Green Trees transitions children during the months of August and June and subject to availability. Children typically spend one year in each class. For more information on each class please see below. 

                                                       Our Classes

Infants
Young Toddlers
Older Toddlers
Pre- Kindergarten
Pre-K Counts
School Age
Infants

Infant Class- 6 weeks through 13 months

This program promotes growth and fosters attainment of developmental milestones. Each child sets his or her own schedule to simulate their home environment. Activities include tummy time, floor play, gross motor development for rolling/crawling/walking skills, and more. Formula and solid infant food is provided through the Child and Adult Care Food Program at no cost to families. This center also accommodates parental choice to send in breastmilk. 


When an infant turns 10 months of age we begin to transition each child onto the center wide schedule for meals and nap time. When an infant turns one year of age, is walking or pre-walking with active crawling, and adapted to solid food they are eligible to transition to the Young Toddler Class. Transitions take place during August of each year, mid-year transitions take place when able depending on enrollment.
Young Toddlers

Young Toddler Class- 13months through 30 months


Our Young Toddler program promotes language and gross motor development. Teachers use baby sign language and engage children in sensory play and small group activities. Children engage in free explorative play with focused teacher directed activities and song/story time daily. 


Children continue to the Older Toddler Class after becoming two years of age and when developmentally ready for the next stage of learning. Transitions take place during August of each year, mid year transitions take place when able depending on enrollment and availability

Older Toddlers

Older Toddler Class- Ages 24 months through 41 months

This program promotes social emotional development, as well as manners, cooperative play, and self help skills including toilet training. Children engage in simple decision-making and are introduced to academic concepts including colors, shapes, numbers and letters. 


Children progress to the Pre-Kindergarten Class once achieving toilet training, become three years of age, and developmentally ready for the next class. Transitions take place during August of each year, mid-year transitions take place when able depending on enrollment.



Pre- Kindergarten

Pre-Kindergarten Class- 
Ages 3-5years

Children continue to learn about structure and scheduling, and to develop self-control and self help skills. The program emphasizes school readiness by focusing on letters, numbers, colors, shapes, and name recognition. Children who are transitioning to Kindergarten will adapt to a schedule which highlights the necessary skill sets for Kinder-transition. Our teachers work with the Delaware Valley School District on this outline of skills to accomplish

Pre-K Counts

Pre-K Counts Program

This program provides eligible families with 100% FREE TUITION, including any necessary supplies for their child, field trip costs and events! The class meets Monday-Friday from 8:30am-1:30pm and operates off of the Delaware Valley School District calendar. General eligibility guidelines include:



1. Three years old, on or before September 1st of that current school year.

2. Resident of Pennsylvania.

3. Must not exceed 300% of the federal poverty line.


Children continue to learn about structure and scheduling, and to develop self-control and self help skills. The program emphasizes school readiness by focusing on letters, numbers, colors, shapes, and name recognition. Children who are transitioning to Kindergarten will adapt to a schedule which highlights the necessary skill sets for Kinder-transition. Our teachers work with the Delaware Valley School District on this outline of skills to accomplish. 


If you are interested in the program and meet the eligibility guidelines, please click on the link below to apply today! 

https://forms.gle/qscG2ftCRZEGKg776

School Age

School Age Class- Grades K-5th

This program is a weekly M-F class for children in grades K-5 and enrolled in the Delaware Valley School District. Children attend in the mornings between 6:30-8:30am for bus pick up, and in the afternoon from 4:00-6:00pm for after school care. Hands on activities, crafts, weekly themes, and homework help is provided. During days that the DV school district is closed but Green Trees is open, we provide a full day of care for school age children, up to 10 hours. 


During the summer from mid June through late August, the center operates a Summer Camp program for school age children grades K-5. Families can choose up to 10 weeks to attend, with exciting thematic units, field trips, and in-house activities such as yoga and meditation, tadpoles and butterflies, and our on site Learn-N-Grow Garden.


Forms & Resources

Enrollment Packet
Food Program Packet
Covid-19 Health & Safety Plan
Pike County Social Service Listings
Parent Handbook
Curriculum
Physical Forms
Online Education Resources
Enrollment Packet

All new enrollments will complete forms through the Brightwheel parent portal. For any families that need access to a computer or tablet, please email the office and we will arrange a time that fits with your schedule. 

Food Program Packet
Covid-19 Health & Safety Plan
Pike County Social Service Listings
Parent Handbook
Parent Handbook Click Here

*please note changes this year include drop off time ending at 11am for all classes, and updated information on our illness policy concerning "covid-like symptoms".

Curriculum
Physical Forms

Pennsylvania State Health Physical Form

Physical Requirements- under two years of age a physical is required every six months, over two years of age a physical is required annually. 

Online Education Resources