Tricia's blog

We hope that your summer is going well and that it has been relaxing and enjoyable. We are looking forward to seeing you. We’ve prepared some information that should help you and your child get ready for the first week of school.

We are CLOSED August 16 – 20 for Teacher In-service & Classroom preparation

OPEN HOUSE – Sunday, Aug. 22 @ 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Come visit the classrooms, meet your child’s teacher, update your child’s information file, and find out your child’s room assignment.

WELCOME BACK PICNIC –Sunday, Aug. 22 @ 4:00 p.m.to 6:00 p.m.

Your child may be enjoying the freedom of the summer schedule
but sometimes coming back to school for a little bit is just what everyone in the family needs!

OCC's Summer Session drop-in rates:

$8 per hour for one child.
$14 per hour for two children.

Drop-in hours are available 8 am - 5 pm
Scheduling drop-in care in advance is appreciated.
Drop in care spaces are limited and may not be available without advance reservations.

Please call the office or email to reserve your child's space.

Our Children’s Center’s summer session is full of fun and learning for our friends ages 3-6. We have many special activities planned. The children will get the benefit of the continuity of the Montessori classroom, outdoor activities, creative arts, and many opportunities for discovery.

Here’s what is planned for our older friends ages 6-9. If you are interested, please read the sign up sheet and get it back to us as soon as possible.

• Specially designed Montessori summer curriculum
• Montessori math lesson given at your child’s level
• Language Arts – writing, reading, special projects interweaving interests and skills
• Science and Nature studies
• Creative Arts – process art explorations, drawing, still life painting
• Physical and cooperative games
• Sewing projects

Article from the Build Early Childhood Education e-Newsletter

Children who watched more television than their peers when they were toddlers and preschoolers were more likely to have trouble when they reached fourth grade, with poorer academic achievement, psychosocial behavior, and physical well-being, a Canadian study reports.