philosophy
We believe that children learn best in creative, thoughtful, intentional, and safe environments. Our dedicated teaching staff provides a developmentally appropriate learning environment designed to stimulate and encourage each child's individual growth. Our hands-on, play-based school incorporates art, science, music, faith, movement, nature, social and emotional, and academic skills into each school day. Yes, we know this is a lot- but we believe early childhood education is more than facts and memorization. Our play-based philosophy focus on experimentation and discovery as well as academic milestones. We offer interactive, hands-on learning experiences that teach to the whole child. We believe all children have unique personalities, diverse learning styles, differing family backgrounds, and individual milestones. Children deserve classroom opportunities to experiment, play, investigate, discover, create, build new ideas, imagine and problem solve. We can offer this type of education by keeping our teacher-to-student ratio low, allowing children to thrive. We believe the small classroom sizes are essential to Early Childhood Education.
Heritage Learning Center has been an outreach ministry of Heritage Baptist Church for over 35 years. We take pride in long our rich history of high-quality early childhood education in Annapolis, Maryland.
Heritage Learning Center is governed by Learning Center Committee.
Program overview
Enrollment open December 1st 2021
School Year: September 8th-________
Two’s, Three’s and Four’s Program
Morning, Afternoon and Full day programs
Before and Aftercare
Program
Our Tremendous Twos
We understand that HLC’S two year old program is likely to be your child's first introduction to school. We try to make this first experience a positive one by providing as much love, care and security as we possibly can. This nurturing environment is designed to encourage the child’s natural curiosity of learning. The teachers will expose students to a variety of activities which engage children and stimulate growth. Children enrolling in the 2’s program must be two by September 1st. If space is available, rolling admission is accepted once your child has turned 2.
Our Tremendous Twos
Must be 2 by Sept. 1 Potty Trained not required
Mon/Wed 9:00am - 12:00pm
$282 per month
Tues/Thurs 9:00am - 12:00pm
$282 per month
Mon/Wed 12:30pm -3:00pm
$282 per month
Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm
$141.00 per month
Our Thriving Threes
In HLC’s three year old program an emphasis is placed on the child’s natural love of learning and successful socialization. Both are fostered through play and with the help of knowledgeable teachers who integrate the children into the group. All of our subject matter is taught through weekly or monthly age appropriate themes. Skill development is infused throughout our 3 year old curriculum and are assessed on a monthly basis.
Must be 3 by September Potty Trained required
Our Thriving Threes
Tues/Thur
9:00am- 12:00pm
$252 per month
Mon/Wed/Fri
9:00am - 12:00pm
$378 per month
Mon/Wed/Fri
12:30pm - 3:30pm
$378 per month
Mon thru Fri (5days)
9:00am - 3:00pm
$1200 per month
Our Fantastic Fours
HLC’s 4 year old program is designed to provide students with the confidence and skills they need to sore and be ready for kindergarten. Children are encouraged to continue to enjoy the play and creativity of preschool, while learning more about transitions from free play activities to structured activities. In addition to weekly learning themes, our 4’s will work on upper and lowercase letter recognition, develop a curiosity for reading and writing, count rationally, copy patterns, sort and classify, create and explore and much, much more.
Our Fantastic Fours
Must be 4 by September Potty Trained required
Mon/Wed/Fri
9:00am - 12:00pm
$378 per month
Mon/Wed/Fri
12:30pm - 3:30pm
$630 per month
Mon thru Fri
9:00am - 3:00pm
$1200 per month
Small class sizes
Why we think this is essential to Early Childhood Education
Guiding Philosophy
Creativity
Music, art, poetry, drama and dance will stimulate their artistic skills by working with their natural abilities to see, hear, taste, touch and smell. As these skills develop, the children will expand their creativity and grow in appreciation of the arts.
Social Skills
Social experience in sharing toys and people will help the children find constructive ways of dealing with their anger, joy, frustration, happiness, disappointment and wonder. Such experiences will help them to face positively separation from their parents. These experiences will also support their relationships among other people in different environments.
Movement
Physical experience both indoors and out is planned to develop small and large motor coordination skills. Daily involvement in a variety of physical activities will release the children’s natural tensions, develop their muscles, and give them a sense of accomplishment in the mastering of body skills.
SCIENCE
Science experiences develop the children’s sense of spatial and numerical relationships, involve them in the wonder of natural growth and increase their interest in the physical world around them. It will give them an elementary sense of cause and effect and develop their own ability to influence and affect the world around them.
Play
Children learn best through play
Faith
Skills?
Language experiences will develop the children’s use of the English language, increase their vocabulary, and ultimately give them a delight in the use of words.
Our Teachers
Team
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Admissions
Enrollment opens December 2021
for 2022
Application Process
Policies and Forms
Important dates
Open Enrollment
School Calendar
September 7th- May 27th
Tuition
$900 a month
Annual cost $8,100
Schedule a tour
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Tuition and Fees
$900 Monthly Tuition
September - June
Payment Schedule
$75 Application Fee
Non- refunable
Discounts
Church and Sibling Discounts
Supply Fees
One time - yearly fee
Scholarships
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Faith
What does it mean HLC incorporates faith into
We are guided by these fundamental ideas:
We believe that everyone is loved and created in the image of God.
We believe that religion should NEVER be used as a weapon.
We believe in developmentally appropriate faith education that is based on love, not fear.
We believe in providing an environment in which children and their families will find an opportunity to grow their faith in creative, fun, and new ways.
HLC welcomes families of ALL faith backgrounds.
The Heritage Learning Center is a non-profit preschool supervised by the Learning Center PreshoolCommittee of Heritage Baptist Church and is an important ministry of the church.
FAQ:
Do have to attend Heritage Baptist Church?
No
Does my family have to be Baptist?
Nope :)
Does my family have to believe in God?
No, but at HLC God will be talked about. Prayers will be said and lessons about God’s love will be taught. Our goal is not to exclude or single out any family of different faith backgrounds.
Do you offer church member discounts?
Yes, if you are an active member of Heritage Baptist Church. For more information contact Pastor Skye
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