Site Director
Cathy Stawarz
Regional Director
Robin Doick
22 St. John Street
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-4020
Project Excel Universal Pre-K (UPK) program
Project Excel Preschool maintains an ongoing waiting list for its 2011-2012 UPK program. Parents who want to enroll their children in UPK should call the preschool at 794-4020 and request a spot on the waiting list. Children who are on the list are enrolled throughout the year due to families moving out of the district. Registration for the 2012-2013 school year began January 3.
The Community Builds a Playground for Preschoolers
Students who attend the Project Excel Preschool in Monticello
now have an added activity and adventure to fill their school
day – a brand new outdoor
playground.
The $16,000 colorful equipment includes multiple slides,
tunnels, ladders and climbing areas. It took nine years and the
generosity of numerous local families and businesses to raise
the money needed to purchase and construct the play unit. “We
never could have funded this project without the immense support
from our community,” said Cathy Stawarz, the director of Project
Excel. “The children love it!” If all goes as planned, the
preschool hopes to raise enough money to add a couple of swing
sets by next year.
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Register now for the 2012-2013 school year
On-going registration is taking place for
the Project Excel Preschool. Your
child must be 4 years-old on or before Dec. 1, 2011. Please
bring his/her birth certificate, social security card, proof of
residency and most recent medical
immunization records.
Project Excel offers daycare classrooms, private tuition preschool, universal pre-k classes for children with disabilities and more. They provide students with ample opportunities to explore areas of interest while focusing the curriculum on using the strengths of the students to build self-esteem and the important skills of socialization, language development, academic readiness and motor development.
All classes are held at the St. John Street Education Center in Monticello. For more information, call 845-794-4020.
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Monticello preschool giving local kids a head start
Project Excel preschool is a collaboration
between Monticello Central School
District and Easter Seals. The program provides educational services
for universal pre-kindergarten students of Monticello and
classified preschool children from throughout Sullivan County.
Some of the educational services offered include day care classrooms, private tuition pre-school, universal pre-k (integrated and non-integrated) and classes for children with disabilities (integrated and non-integrated).
Creative
curriculum
Project Excel classrooms are bright, colorful, full of language development and language stimulation, nurturing and open to endless possibilities for student exploration and “hands-on” learning.
By providing students with ample opportunities to explore areas of their interest, the curriculum focuses on using the strengths of the students to build self-esteem and the important preschool skills of socialization, language development, academic readiness and motor development.
Educated
staff
The staff consists of well-trained, experienced educators driven by the educational philosophy of the Monticello Central School District and the early childhood policies of Easter Seals. They strive to provide an educationally stimulating classroom environment enriched with positive behavior management strategies.
In a Project Excel classroom, children receive developmentally appropriate pre-academic instruction. Daily opportunities to participate in learning experiences and activities such as art, music, and movement, help encourage children’s self expression. Guided socialization activities and exposure to high quality literature are also a part of the diverse curriculum. Additionally, there are opportunities for gross motor development, participation in simple cooking activities, exposure to science activities, and computer instruction.
Accredited programs
Monticello’s Project Excel is fully approved by the NY State Education Department to provide special education services for infants, toddlers and preschool children. This approval also includes the certification to conduct education screenings and evaluations for children throughout Sullivan County. It is also approved by the Office of Children and Family Services to provide day care services for children. Applications and more information are available at Project Excel located at the St. John Street Education Center in Monticello, or by calling 845-794-4020. Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Scholarship information available
