Foundations For A Bright Future
Rich Content, Inspiring Ideas, & Advancing Learning Concepts
Foundations For A Bright Future
Rich Content, Inspiring Ideas, & Advancing Learning Concepts
preschool | 3-4 years | Serving Fuquay-Varina, NC
Academics, SEL, & Life Skills Form The Basis For Their Future
The Building Bridges curriculum, in conjunction with positive behavior management and life skills training, develop cognitive, social-emotional, and independence skills that are crucial for future successes. Children learn through self-directed play and teacher-led lessons as they prepare for kindergarten.
This varied curriculum:
- Encourages curiosity, discovery, and problem solving
- Allows for meaningful play, individual growth, and the development of a positive self-image.
- Incites exploration and the construction of their knowledge base
- Establishes teachers as guides who listen to ideas, applaud progress, and motivate children.
- Creates a healthy balance between both planned and spontaneous activities that relate to children’s interests.
- Urges lifelong learning through engagement in hands-on, themed activities.
- Handles emotions with patience and care so children can ease into social interactions, independent play, exploration, and creativity.
Parent-Teacher Collaborations Improve Relationships & Outcomes
Teachers, parents, and administrators work together to create an atmosphere that kids want to return to day after day. They foster an environment where everyone feels happy and safe and is committed to continued community-building.
Your Child’s Cohort Becomes Their Family
As children progress through their time at AsheBridge, they move from class to class with the same group. Friends from baby days become family in preschool. As the group progresses together, those bonds thrive and grow.
Enrichments Provide Limitless Possibilities
Music, art, dance, drama, computers, and sports add texture to your child’s day. Children have a chance to develop interests outside of academics and experience the thrill of learning a new skill or discovering a passion. Available activities include:
- Fine arts, including music, drama, and art, boost self-expression and creativity
- Komputer Kidz: Exploring Technology introduces STEAM learning and prepares kids technologically for kindergarten
- KidoKinetics® provides more opportunities for movement, stretching, and building physical awareness
Clean, Safe, & Secure Is A Commitment To You
Staff take extra care to make your child’s environment clean, safe, and ready for learning. Existing health and safety policies include:
- Clean, sanitized classrooms protect the entire school community from spreading cold, flu, and Covid germs.
- Eco-Healthy Child Care® certification uses green construction and individual classroom climate controls to ensure learning spaces are free from environmental toxins.
- Entrances are keypad locked to prevent unauthorized access.
- Staff and students participate in regular fire, disaster, and childcare emergency drills.
- CPR/First Aid certified staff also receive approximately 20 health and safety training hours.
- All staff members receive ongoing local/federal background checks.
Komputer Kidz: Exploring Technology
Your child prepares for Pre-K with an introduction to S.T.E.A.M. learning (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) and through interactive activities such as the optional Komputer Kidz Technology Program.
Invited Guests Capture
Young Imaginations
Children expand their horizons as they meet inspiring visitors from all walks of life and learn about their jobs, from doctors and dentists to magicians and musicians. Of course, everyone’s favorite visitors are parents and grandparents!
NAEYC Accreditation Is A Standard Of Excellence
The professional standard of the NAEYC accreditation program ensures high-quality childcare and education. Programs that receive a coveted rating go above and beyond state requirements and are among the best of the best.
Be Part Of Their Day With The Brightwheel™ App
The Brightwheel™ app lets you receive updates and photos of your child throughout the day. Nothing brings you greater peace of mind and a warm heart than seeing your child happy, engaged, and learning a ton.
F.A.Q (Frequently Asked Questions)
We provide daily reports, notes, pictures, and videos through the Brightwheel™app. Paper reports are offered to families if needed.
Each day begins with circle time, which includes things lke story time or show and tell. Activity centers, teacher-led lessons, fun activities, nutritious meals and snacks, rest time, and outdoor play take care of the rest of the day.
Children play outside twice a day, weather permitting. Age-appropriate playgrounds as well as expansive natural playscapes provide ample exploration. We will reduce the amount of time spent outside in the event of precipitation or extreme temperatures.
Ratios vary by age. 3’s are 1:10, and 4’s are 1:12
It is natural for children to test limits and rules. Our staff uses positive management strategies including redirection, anticipation/prevention of problems, positive reinforcement, logical consequences, and encouragement rather than competition, comparison, or criticism. Most importantly, we recognize that part of this process is providing children with the tools and support they need to express their feelings and needs in acceptable ways. We abstain from corporal punishment or other humiliating or frightening disciplinary techniques.
When possible, we will work as a team with outside professionals to implement an individualized plan that supports the child’s inclusion and success. It may be determined that we do not have adequate expertise or resources for the child’s educational, medical, or other needs, especially in situations where safety is at risk.
Meals
AsheBridge Children’s Academy provides a nutritious morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack that meet the USDA meal requirements for children.
No, all meals and snacks are provided. All children eat the same thing together. We do not make exceptions for food preferences. Parents are required to provide infant formula/milk and baby food.
No, children may not bring home food into the center. Please finish all breakfast and snacks at home or in your car prior to entering the building.
Yes, infant parents are required to send prepared bottles and baby food while in the infant room. Starting in the toddler room, children all enjoy the prepared meals and snacks with their friends.
We can accommodate minor allergies (with medical documentation) or meat-free diets, provided the family provides substitute items of equal nutritional value. Unfortunately, we aren’t able to work with generalized dietary restrictions, such as gluten intolerance.
Diapers & Potty Training
Yes, diapers (up to size 6) and wipes are provided at no extra charge for infants, toddlers, and 2’s.
Yes, you may bring your own disposable diapers and wipes.
No, we only use disposable diapers.
Children begin sitting on the potty when they are 2 years old and show interest in doing so. It is our goal to finish potty training before the 3rd birthday. While we recognize that every child has their own timetable for this, we expect toilet use by children in older classrooms.
What Parents Are Saying...
"I absolutely love the staff and the curriculum"
My son is thriving at Ashebridge in Fuquay. I absolutely love the staff and the curriculum. At 3 years old he can tell you about gardening, the life cycle of a butterfly, and which planet has rings around it. His teachers have been a great support during potty training, and they even get my son to eat vegetables!
Tracey D.
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"I fully trust and love the staff at AsheBridge"
We love AsheBridge! Our daughter is so well taken care of and she loves going to AsheBridge! I would highly recommend to anyone. I fully trust and love the staff at AsheBridge.
Dianna D.
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"The facility is kept very clean and organized"
We have enjoyed having my son at Ashebridge! The staff are all very welcoming. The facility is kept very clean and organized! I recommend this preschool to anyone looking!
Alesha R.
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