The Children's Friend family includes traditionally operated early development and educational centers and Montessori Schools. Each site typically provides care for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years old. Each Children's Friend Learning Center implements the High/Scope approach to learning in the pre-k and preschool programs.The infant and toddler program is supplemented by locally developed Planned Activities for Learning (PAL) Program.
Our Montessori School is located in Snellville, Georgia. Each site is accredited by Montessori Educational Programs International(MEPI). Each preschool program implements Montessori principals throughout. In order to meet the differingdemands placed on individual families, our Montessori schools also provide infant and after school care.
Established in 1993, and funded by the Georgia Lottery for Education, the Pre-K Program provides four-year-old children with a high-quality preschool experience. Each child is supported in his efforts to make decisions, think creatively, and solve problems at his own pace; providing the learning experiences needed to establish a solid academic foundation.
To participate, your child must be 4 years old on September 1st of the given school year. Program hours are from 8:15 am to 2:15 pm, and generally follow local public school calendars. The core instructional program is free; however, fees may be charged for meals, extended day services, and extra-curricular activities.
Children's Friend is pleased to offer student transportation to-and-from local schools. In some cases we may also offer students transportation to their homes. Your child's safety is our main concern, not only in the classroom but also on the road.
Your child learns eating habits at a very young age. By teaching your child the benefits of nutrition, you'll give her the tools she needs to lead a healthy lifestyle. You'll also ensure that your child's body and mind are nourished and able to grow. Our meals are prepared based on guidelines provided by USDA. Each meal helps to meet the daily required nutritional requirements of your child. You can view this months menus here.
We believe that the key to our success as a company is the support of the communities in which we operate. We try to take an active part in helping out our neighbors, friends and family. We provide volunteer support, participate in a number of charitable events and work with local boards and community groups to make our communities a better place.
This pages is being designed to share important information and resources with our parents. As a begining point we offer our parents an opportunity to download our parent handbook. We also encourage our parents to review our latest newsletter. We ecourge you to come back often. New information and material will be added regularly.
Children's Friend's goal is to recruit and retain teachers and staff that have a love for children and that are dedicated to providing a positive role model. We seek out individuals with a positive attitude and creativity to fill a variety of positions. Children's Friend's management team is dedicated to providing an environment where each employee is encouraged to develop and grow through a variety of training programs.
