Jamaica Child Development Center

AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS VISON                                                                                                   

Graduate every student with the choice to attend  college without remediation.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Aurora Public Schools Early Childhood Education department is to ensure that all preschool students will transition into kindergarten with the experiences and skills necessary to reach high levels of learning throughout their academic career.  The ECE department will provide support to the APS

Vista 2010 mission:  “Teach every student the knowledge, skills and values necessary to enter college or a career and become a contributing member of society who flourishes in a diverse, dynamic world.” The opportunities for early learning provide a strong foundation that will help to ensure academic success.

The Early Childhood Education department strives to involve the family by emphasizing the important role they play in their child’s education and support families in their role as nurturers and teachers.

The Early Childhood Education department remains involved in the School Readiness Project.  The School Readiness Project utilizes the Qualistar Rating System to ensure that all preschools and child care centers are of the highest quality.

School Hours: 

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Preschool Sessions are 2 hours, 45 minutes a day ( 4 days per week).

Rooms 1 - 4 and 6

•  9:30 am -12:15 pm
• 1:15 pm - 4:00 pm

Rooms 5 and 7

• 8:15 am - 11:30 am
• 12:30 pm - 3:45 pm

Room 8

•  8:45 am - 11:30 am
• 12:30 pm - 3:15 pm

Kindergarten is around the corner, and it's time to prepare your child for the big day.

Three Aurora Public Schools Early Childhood Education teachers will discuss expectations for Kindergarten in Aurora Public Schools and provide an overview of the Kindergarten Curriculum.

When: Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Where: Jamaica Child Development Center, 800 Jamaica Street, Aurora, CO.  80010  

 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.                                                             

Pizza and drinks will be provided   from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Childcare for children 2-7 years old will be available.

Space is limited and reservation is required. Call 303-364-8126 to RSVP.

Deadline to RSVP is 03-19-10.