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AIMS and OBJECTIVES
Our program’s primary objective is to help develop
a well-balanced child through enriching activities, including art, science,
math, music, oral language experience and physical education. All of these
activities are aimed at promoting a child’s intellectual, social,
emotional, and physical development.
Getting Children Acclimated to School
Paradise Pre-School introduces children to the routine of
school by promoting skills such as raising hands, standing in line, and
washing hands. We want each child to appreciate his/her own self and his/her
increasing independence. We also support social learning skills such as
taking turns, making friends, and sharing in a caring, trusting environment.
We always encourage parent education and positive parent-child interaction.
HISTORY of PARADISE PRE-SCHOOL PARENT CO-OPERATIVE
 Paradise Pre-School was established in 1953 by a small group
of mothers who wanted a more formal setting for the socialization of their
small children. At that time, Paradise was a very small, rural community,
so through much help from volunteers and civic groups, the pre-school was
finally formed as a non-profit adult education parent co-operative.
Commitment to Children and the Community
The school spent its first years meeting at the Recreation
Center before finding our current location at the Paradise United Methodist
Church. Paradise Pre-School’s commitment to the children, parents
and the larger community of the Paradise area is evidenced by the more
than 2,000 children served by our educational programs. We are looking
forward to our next fifty years and the continued education of our littlest
learners and their parents.
PHILOSOPHY on CHILD DISCIPLINE
The guidelines for discipline at Paradise Pre-School are
designed for the social, emotional and educational needs of three, four
and five year olds. We avoid many problems by following the developmental
patterns of each age group. Many issues are solved through redirection
and positive choices.
It is important to note that many discipline issues are brought on by
an upset in a child's normal routine. This is normal and the situation
usually corrects itself. More severe problems require the close cooperation
of the parent and teacher. If necessary, we will arrange a conference so
that the behavior and discipline can be discussed.
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