Parents and guardians interested in Evesham Child Care’s new Teddy Bear Academy are invited to an open house on Saturday, May 31, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., to get a sneak peak at the facilities, housed in the back section of Marlton Middle School, before the June 30 opening. They will also get the chance to ask questions and enroll their child in the program, open to all children aged six weeks to pre-kindergarten, with a $75 non-refundable fee.
Teddy Bear Academy boasts seven large classrooms, an indoor play area, a fenced outdoor play area, a nurse’s office, bathrooms and a separate entrance exclusive to Evesham’s Teddy Bear Academy families.
More than half of the available 90 spots at Teddy Bear Academy already have been filled, underlining the need and interest in the community’s newest childcare program. Evesham Child Care developed the program in response to the expressed needs of working families.
“We are so excited by the early response to Teddy Bear Academy,” said Evesham Child Care Coordinator, Leah Perlmutter. “Our program will provide an atmosphere that encourages children to explore and be creative, while being safe and secure throughout the day. We’ve been providing quality before and after school care for school-aged children enrolled in the district for more than 23 years, and are thrilled to expand our program to include infants, toddlers and preschoolers.”
Teddy Bear Academy is available year-round with varied full-day options to fit most families’ schedules. The hours of operation are from 6:45 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Families can choose to enroll children from two to five days a week. A half-day preschool program also is available for 3-and-4-year-olds from 6:45 a.m. -12:15 p.m. (morning session) or 12:30 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. (afternoon session).
Children who attend the district’s preschool program at Rice Elementary School, and are enrolled in Teddy Bear Academy, are provided transportation to or from Rice dependent upon a.m. or p.m. enrollment. These families also have a wrap-around care option available to them, if interested. All children in the preschool program must be 3 or 4 on or before October 1st and fully potty-trained to meet program requirements.
Tuition rates range from $303 to $1,100; detailed tuition information is available on the Evesham Township School District website at www.evesham.k12.nj.us. To register or arrange for a tour of Teddy Bear Academy, located at 150 Tomlinson Mill Road, contact Evesham Child Care at (856) 988–0686. Registrations are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all spaces are filled. In addition to contact information and current immunization records, a non-refundable $75 fee also is due at the time of registration.
The Evesham Township School District is one of the largest K-8 districts in New Jersey and comprises seven elementary and two middle schools. The district strives to provide students with a strong educational foundation in a caring and supportive environment through a cooperative partnership with parents and community. The Evesham Township School District offers a wide variety of programs to engage the many diverse talents of its students. To learn more about the district, visit the website at www.evesham.k12.nj.us.
