Mrs. Eleanor Quiggle and two assistants supervised the immediately popular program. Meetings were bi-monthly and the 25 cents dues charged provided juice for the preschoolers. The Mothers' Club continued to supply juice and handle special holiday celebrations, as well as holding numerous successful fundraising projects to supply equipment to the new playschool.
Early 1940: Because of the high enrollment, a second center was established at the Albany Community Church (Marin & Stannage Avenues), but it was a short-lived addition. 1942: The W.P.A. was forced to withdraw funds because of World War II. The Albany City Council and the Recreation Commission provided the necessary funds to maintain the original play school and the mothers now participated in its operation.
Early 1940: Because of the high enrollment, a second center was established at the Albany Community Church (Marin & Stannage Avenues), but it was a short-lived addition. 1942: The W.P.A. was forced to withdraw funds because of World War II. The Albany City Council and the Recreation Commission provided the necessary funds to maintain the original play school and the mothers now participated in its operation.
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Albany Preschool is extremely proud of our outstanding and dedicated teaching staff and administration, some of whom were once themselves parents of Albany Preschool students. Our staff meet all state requirements for their positions and every member has many years of experience working with children.
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Albany Preschool is a play-based, parent cooperative preschool, founded in 1937. Twenty-four children from 3 years to 5 years of age share a large classroom with spacious yards, along with tons of supplies for art and other activities. This position reports to the Executive Director and works with a supportive teaching team.
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Half-day schedule - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, for 3 or 5 mornings a week - priority is for 3 year-olds. 1. Request to take a tour. You are welcome to bring your child(ren), as it is a great way to see how your child responds to the environment. Contact info@albanypreschool.org with any questions. A tour is required for enrollment, which can be taken after you have submitted an application.
A favorite schema*: rotation
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Our sensory systems, (the vestibular, proprioceptive, auditory and visual senses) work together to take in information and shape the brain's network. The more the input is repeated, the strong the connection is made. Our circle swing in the South Yard is the perfect vehicle for this stimulus. Spinning in circles is one of the best activities to help children gain a good sense of body awareness.
Gardening with preschoolers: Small investment, huge rewards
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It's the time of year when, everywhere we look, green things are growing. Depending on our inclinations, gardening with kids can be either a win-win or a no-go situation. For some, digging in dirt is a way of life; for others, it's an intimidating hassle. Most small children take naturally to gardening; they love being outdoors, helping with garden tasks, and having an excuse to dig in the dirt and splash water.
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