Dance Ascension's Arts & Language Preschool in Garner
Nurturing Young Minds with a Blend of Education and the Arts
We are a half-day PreK program designed to prepare children for Kindergarten while recognizing their need for activity and movement. Our curriculum includes reading, math, science, social studies, Spanish and sign language, dance, music, and art. We aim to help each child feel confident, valued, loved, and fully prepared for kindergarten with our 3-year-old and 4-year-old programs, offering a low teacher-to-student ratio to meet individual needs.
Preparing Children for Kindergarten with an Active and Engaging Curriculum
Spanish and Sign Language
Dance and Music
Reading and Math
Science and Social Studies
Art & CREATIVE SESSIONS
Small Class Sizes
Key Components of Our PreK Program
We provide a safe learning environment where children are respected, valued, and loved for who they are. We encourage a love of learning and use developmentally appropriate strategies for all aspects of instruction.
CORE VALUES
Our program prepares children for success in kindergarten through a curriculum designed to address their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs through active learning. We make learning fun through a variety of learning strategies.
MISSION
Our goal is to nurture and inspire young children to find joy in learning. We create an environment where children are encouraged to explore and grow. By fostering a love for learning early on, we aim to build a strong foundation for future academic and personal success.
VISION
"I could not be happier with Dance Ascension’s Preschool program! Ms. Brittany is an amazing teacher and there are not enough good things to say about her and the curriculum she teaches. My daughter LOVED going to class each day and was BEYOND ready for kindergarten!! She even learned Spanish and taught my other daughters (who are older) all the colors in Spanish! I am so thankful for Ms. Brittany and Dance Ascension. Because of this PreK program and its wonderful teacher, Ms. Brittany, transition into kindergarten for my daughter was super easy."
Jayme
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Our Preschool Team
Brittany Knoll
Preschool Faculty
Ms. Brittany Knoll started working with the youth at the age of eighteen as a counselor at the Woodmen of the World Youth Camp. This experience confirmed her mission to work with children and be a positive influence. She has extensive training and experience, including a degree in Medical Office Administration with a concentration in Early Childhood Education, CPR certification, and training as a lifeguard. Ms. Brittany has been a lead instructor for Rise and Shine Kiddie Time since its inception in 2021 and loves watching and nurturing little minds grow.
Heather Prenda
Preschool Faculty
Ms. Heather Prenda began working with youth at fifteen, teaching swim lessons each summer. She attended NC Wesleyan University, discovering a love for coaching children, and has ten years of experience in the educational system. Certified in CPR, Ms. Heather has worked with children from Kindergarten to twelfth grade and enjoys mentoring and coaching preK children to be successful in kindergarten.
We adopt current research-based strategies that align with our core values and promote each child’s emotional, physical, and intellectual development through creative play and social interaction.
Our curriculum is paced to allow completion of all objectives by the end of the school year, but respects the individuality of each student in delivery. We maintain a regular daily/weekly routine much like what children will encounter when they enter kindergarten. Our classrooms are child-centered and our teachers work with children to facilitate their learning by helping them to discover new information and skills. Students utilize all senses in their learning process. We believe in hands-on learning as a key strategy, allowing students to experience, discover, and make sense of the new knowledge they are learning. Our approach is designed to help children increase their confidence and to nurture their natural curiosity. Students are given opportunities for both individual and group learning.
Our approach focuses on the development of the whole child.
What Sets Us Apart
Register for Preschool
Rise and Shine Kiddie Time meets Monday-Thursday from 9-1pm each week unless there is a posted studio closure found on the school calendar.
Parents pack a healthy snack and beverage for their students to bring with them. Good options include water, juice boxes, apples, bananas, crackers, cheese, goldfish, raisins, etc. Please do not send sodas or candy.
Students should have a bookbag packed with a change of clothes in case an accident occurs.
Weekly, parents will receive a student folder to allow them to review their child’s progress in the curriculum for the week. We encourage parents to have conversations with their child about what they learned, compliment their child on the work they see in the folder, ask the child to tell you a story about their artwork.
Program Details
- Registration - a non-refundable registration fee of $40 is due when student is registered.
- Supplies - a list of supplies will be given to students. Parents are asked to purchase and bring in the supplies on the list by the second week in September. Additional supply list may go out quarterly or on an as needed basis. This helps us to keep our tuition costs reasonable.
- Recital - PreK students practice a performance number for Recital and are encouraged to participate. The recital fee is $140 and due December 1.
- Field trips or special activities - The option for a field trip or special activity will be reviewed with parents before final plans are made. Parents have the option to participate or not. This fee varies with the activity. There are many options that require no additional fee.
- PreK Shirt (3 and 4-year-old students) - $20. Students will wear their shirts for the Recital performance at the end of the year.
- Cap and Gown (4-year-old students) - $50. Students will participate in a graduation ceremony as a part of the Recital.
- We do offer school pictures. School pictures will be taken in the spring and parents have an option to purchase if they wish.
Fees
Tuition is paid monthly and due on the 1st of each month. Full tuition is due each month regardless of attendance or planned closures. Tuition is considered late on the 6th of the month, with a $10 late fee. Additional fees are charged if parents are more than 5 minutes late picking up students. A fee of $5 per minute will be charged starting on minute 6. For payment arrangements, contact the bookkeeper at lorelei.danceascension@gmail.com
Tuition and Registration
Starting at $270/month
3-year-old program
- Positive separation from parent or caregiver
- Cooperative educational play, sharing with classmates
- Fine motor skills, using media such as play dough, puzzles, crayons, and more
- Beginning writing skills using a secure grip
- Gross motor coordination through daily dance classes and coordinated play activities
- Problem-solving skills both academically and socially through guided play and one-on-one interactions between teachers and students
- Number and letter recognition
- Shape and color recognition
- Recognition of name in print
- Using full sentences, asking and answering questions
Pre-requisite | Must be potty-trained.
4-year-old program
- Positive separation from parent or caregiver
- Fine motor skills, using media such as play dough, beads for stringing, puzzles, pencils, crayons, paint brushes, and more
- Writing skills using a secure grip and control
- Correct letter and number formation, upper and lower case
- Develop good habits for successful penmanship
- Writing first and last name
- Gross motor coordination through daily dance classes and coordinated play activities
- Problem-solving skills both academically and socially through guided play, independent play, and one-on-one interactions between teachers and students
- Numbers, letters (upper and lower case), shapes, and color recognition
- Beginning phonics
- Recognition of name in print as well as a number of common sight words
- Using full sentences, asking and answering questions, using age appropriate vocabulary and sentence structure
- Participation in discovery learning in individual, small group and large group activities
Getting ready for kindergarten
To schedule a PreK class, please complete the form below. Provide the required information for your child’s registration. We'll confirm the details and send you an email once the process is complete.
Rise + Shine PreK Registration
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