PDO Classes

John Knox Kindergarten & PDO
35 Shannon Drive
Greenville, SC 29615
864-322-0045

John Knox Presbyterian Church
35 Shannon Drive Greenville, SC 29615

PDO Classes

PARENT’S DAY OUT PROGRAM

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Infants – 6 months to 1 year

The infant class at John Knox is a place where parents can feel confident and comfortable leaving their babies. The babies in our program are nurtured and cared for with a great deal of love, patience, and a sense of responsibility. Each child is given individual attention so that all of their needs are being met. Even at this young age, skills and behaviors are being learned. Opportunities for social skills are present, first language skills are being encouraged, and motor skills are constantly being developed. Student / teacher ration is 4 babies to 1 teacher and 1 assistant.

Toddlers – 12 to 24 months

Many new skills are learned at this age. Children will be exposed to many new opportunities and activities. Student / teachers ratio is 6 students to 1 teacher and a part time assistant.

Appropriate social behaviors are reinforced
Continue to develop gross motor skills such as walking, running, and climbing
Fine motor skills are developed through the use of art activites, puzzles, block play, etc.
Language skills are futher developed through the use of books, stories, puppets, songs, fingerplays, etc.
Music and creative movement experiences are presented by the classroom teacher
Self-help skills such as eating with utensils, drinking from an open cut, and beginning toilet training are reinforced. (only when a child show an interest and is ready)

Two Year Olds – 24 to 36 months

Skills already learned or presented at the toddler age will now be refined and further developed. The student / teacher ration is 10 children to 1 teacher and 1 part time assistant.

Play together by taking turns and sharing
Learn to use words to express needs, wants, and emotions
Fine and gross motor skills continue to develop through use of manipulatives, art media, creative movement, games and outdoor play
Introduce pre-academic skills such as colors and shapes
Experience fun of first friendships
Music and creative experiences presented by classroom and music teachers
Prepare for more structured kindergarten program

Registration & Tuition
PDO 9-1

1 day/week- $75 monthly

2 days/week- $150 monthly

3 days/week-
$225 monthly

4 days/week- $300 monthly

Fridays $70 monthly

*if Friday is selected along with any other day(s), $70 will be added to total.
Example: Tues, Thurs, Fri tuition would be $220

PARENT’S DAY OUT INFORMATION

School hours

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Friday

Items to bring daily

At least 2 disposable diapers (unless your child is potty trained)
A filled sippy cup for daily use. We will refill as necessary.
Lunch - Lunches cannot be heated or refrigerated with the exception of infant formulas, etc. Lunch items must be cut into bite size pieces and in plastic containers or baggies.
Do not send food in glass containers
Send in a daily change of clothes in case of accidents, including socks
Please label all belongings clearly with child's name, including diapers and cups.
Snacks are provided by the PDO program
If your child has a comfort item such as blankets, pacifiers, or stuffed animals, please be sure to label them clearly before bringing them to school

Clothing

Please dress your child in comfortable play clothes and sturdy play shoes
No items that could easily come off and become a choking hazard such as jewelry, small hair pieces, etc. should be sent with your child
Send in jackets if weather is cool or unpredictable.

Program Handbook