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  • Preschool Program
    • Learning Themes
    • Indoor Activities
    • Sensory Play
    • Art Every Day
    • Pretend Play >
      • Encouraging Pretend Play-The Hanen Way
    • Outdoor Activities
  • ArtPlay Programs
  • News & Jobs
  • Contact

Girassol Preschool
 For Children Ages 18 Months to 5 Years     

Girassol Preschool is accepting preliminary applications for immediate enrollment.
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Girassol's structured preschool program focuses on kindergarten preparedness through a combination of two highly regarded education philosophies: the Reggio Emilia Approach and the Montessori Method. Both emphasize learning through play in a beautiful environment where each child is free to create and discover, build relationships with peers, and become a confident learner.
     
Girassol's theme-based curriculum involves children learning about themselves and the world around them through eight learning domains: Physical Development, Social and Emotional Development, Language Development, Creative Arts, Literacy Knowledge, Mathematics Knowledge, Science Knowledge, and Social Studies Knowledge. 
      Our daily schedule is structured to include planned, age-appropriate activities, snack and lunch times, outdoor play, and, for full-day students, a required two-hour period during which the children should not require one-on-one attention in order to nap, rest, or play alone quietly. Families who prefer a less-structured approach should consider a daycare program, such as one that is home based. 
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  • Ages. 18 months - 5 years.
    We have three groups: Jardim I for the youngest children, Jardim II, and Jardim III which includes those who will enter kindergarten the following year.  This is not a rigid structure, as we also consider each child's level of development, and there is interaction among the groups, so all the staff and children know each other. 
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  • Hours of Operation. Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.  
  • Fees. 18 months - 2 years: full day-$75; half day-$60. 
    2-5 years: full day-$65; half day-$50 (8 a.m. - 12 p.m.).
    ​Enrollment requires a monthly commitment. Please contact us if you would like more enrollment information. We will also be happy to send you a copy of our Girassol Family Handbook.
  • ​Children with Special Needs. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Girassol does not discriminate based on a child’s disability. If your child has special needs, please contact us to discuss their strengths and reasonable accommodation that may be needed. ​ ​​​ 
Children at Girassol become familiar with Portuguese
words and phrases. "Gole de agua" means"sip of water."
HEALTH INFORMATION: The State of Alaska requires children in childcare centers to be up to date with immunizations. Girassol does not accept waivers for religious or other personal reasons. Our staff is committed to helping promote the good health and wellness of our children and the entire community. Our health policies and procedures are developed with the guidance and approval of our medical advisor, who is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and practices medicine in our community.  ​


Girassol Learning Center is owned and operated privately. We are not affiliated or associated with, authorized or endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with any other organization or agency. Our curriculum, products, and services are solely those of Girassol Learning Center. All images and text copyright 2020, Girassol Learning Center. Photos of children are used with permission of their parents/guardians.   ​

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