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General Information
The Ancilla Center is licensed by the State of Kansas and is open to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, or
religion, in the Leavenworth Community. Our license is granted for a total
enrollment of 88 children ages 2 1/2 to age 12.
We require that the
children are toilet trained for sanitary reasons. An occasional “accident” will
be tolerated. If the “accidents” continue, a meeting with the parents will be
requested. If there is no change over a period of time, you will be asked to
withdraw your child from the center.
Our center is a non-profit organization funded by tuition
paid by parents. Kan-Work and SRS programs are accepted. Fundraisers are held
as needed as well as grants when available.
As a service to the families of our center we have a
professional photographer come to our center around October/November to
photograph all students and siblings if desired. The photos are ready to
purchase in time for Christmas. Class pictures will be taken in the spring.
We provide a safe and
happy environment for your child where they can expect to be loved and
respected. The same is expected from each of the children toward
the teachers and other children.
Call 913-758-6113
(Discounts are offered to University of Saint Mary employees, students, and families enrolling two or more children.)
Mission Statement
The Ancilla Center for Children exists to offer a safe and caring place for children to play and learn. We
adhere to the state licensing rules and are under the rules of the University of Saint Mary.
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| Programs Offered |
Preschool Only
8:30-11:25 a.m.
August - May
Enrollment fee: $70
Two mornings per week:
$97.80 per month
Three mornings per week:
$144.60 per month
Five mornings: Monday through Friday
$235.60 per month
All children must be the correct age by September 1st of the current year for the program your child is enrolled.
Extended care is offered upon request and space available at $5 per hour. (2 hr. minimum)
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| Full Time Care with Preschool Program |
Year-round 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Enrollment fee: $70
*2 1/2 - 5 year olds; includes a 5 day preschool program (8:30 - 11:25 a.m.), nap, p.m. activities. Meals include a.m. snack, lunch, and p.m. snack. Stretch n’Grow included.
Charges are: Per week Per Day
3.5 - 9 hours $133.90 $33
10 - 11 hours $138.60 $42
* Must be toilet trained
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| Kindergarten Program |
Age 5 by August 31
Enrollment fee - $70
August – May
Full week care - $133.90 per week
8:10 - 2:45 p.m. - $85.68 week
8:10 - 11:25 a.m. - $342.70 per month
Stretch n‘Grow included.
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| Summer Care |
June
- August
6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
$50 enrollment fee/$100
enrollment for school age children (includes field trips) – summer only.
Full time services for ages *2 ½ - 5 years is $133.90
per week. $132.60 per week ages 6 – 10. School age children will take field
trips around the area and/or partake in special activities on campus. Call for
more details.
NOTE: The NON -REFUNDABLE enrollment
fee holds a space in the program you choose. No space will be saved
until this fee has been paid.
Discounts are offered to
students attending the University of Saint Mary and Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth employees also families enrolling two or more children.
Ancilla Center for Children
The Ancilla Center opened
Sept. 2, 1980, and was dedicated to the memory of Mother Mary Ancilla Spoor; a
Sister of Charity of Leavenworth, and friend and guide to families and
children. We strive to continue in this spirit. We seek to develop the total
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Spiritual
By sharing Bible stories, songs, and prayers, we hope to
give your child the knowledge that they are special because of God’s love.
Physical
We have a weekly exercise program, walks around the campus,
as well as play on the playground or gym to help develop gross motor skills.
Fine motor skills are developed through activities such as coloring, cutting;
painting and working with play dough or manipulatives in the classroom.
Emotional
Social skills and self-confidence are developed through
individual and group interaction, participation in holiday parties, field trips
as well as other special events.
Cognitive
Verbalization skills are developed through the use of songs,
finger plays, stories and role-play. Working with the alphabet, numbers,
colors, music, art and crafts, help prepare the child to enter kindergarten. All
activities are provided in a safe, secure and nurturing environment.
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| Curriculum |
- Social
and emotional development
- Science
and math concepts
- Music
and movement
- Creative
activities in art
and drama
- Health
and safety awareness
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- Sensori-motor
development
- Gross-motor
development
- Perpetual
development
- Language
development
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| Typical
daily schedule |
Open
- 6:30 a.m.
Morning Snack - 9 a.m.
Lunch - 11:30
Naptime - 12:30
p.m. to 2 p.m.
Afternoon Snack - 2:30
Outdoor or planned
indoor activities -
3:30-5:30
p.m.
Close - 5:30
p.m.
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10 Commandments of
Interactions with Children
I. Thou shalt not speak to a child from
across the room.
II. Thou shalt get down on the child’s
eye-level and use children’s names.
III. Thou shalt accept, help identify, and
validate children’s feelings
IV. Thou shalt teach and encourage children to
use problem-solving
V. Thou Shalt be aware of tone of voice and
speak to children respectfully, always mindful of their self-esteem
VI. Thou shalt ask open-ended questions to
encourage thinking skills
VII. Thou shalt greet children warmly when they
arrive, and continue to make them feel welcome and accepted throughout the day
VII. Thou shalt state things in appositive
way, telling children what they can do, and not what they can’t do
IX. Thou shalt serve as a positive role-model
X.Thou shalt remember to use praise and
positive reinforcement-including appropriate affection
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