Sunset Early Childhood Center
Curriculum
The Westside Early Childhood Programs incorporates the Creative Curriculum System Birth-age 5. Developmentally appropriate practice requires teachers to teach in ways that match the way children develop and learn so as to promote their optimal development and learning. Our teachers make decisions about the education of children on the basis of three types of information:
Preschool Programs
We offer options for children 3-5 years of age. Children may attend ‘Preschool Only’ from 9-11:30a.m. or enroll in a full day program which also includes a morning preschool program. Our programs combine teacher-and-child initiated activities designed to allow each child to develop at his or her own pace. Children are engaged in active exploration in a variety of learning centers.
Club “66” is dedicated to making extended school time a safe, fun and enjoyable experience. Arts and crafts, physical activity, center time, group activities, music, free movement and computers are among the many activities we offer. Children will be encouraged to participate in activities, but may choose to read, listen to music, do homework, or just have some quiet time to themselves. One of the goals for this program is to create a structured environment with many options so the children feel free to participate in any activity they choose. We strive to make Club 66 a place where children can’t wait to come to every day. Our staff use a facilitative approach; encouraging and guiding when necessary.
Preschool Full Day:
Sunset Early Childhood Center
9503 Walnut St.
Omaha, NE 68124
(402)390-8203
Site Director: Joan Crum
jcrum@westside66.org
Map to Sunset Early Childhood Center
Curriculum
The Westside Early Childhood Programs incorporates the Creative Curriculum System Birth-age 5. Developmentally appropriate practice requires teachers to teach in ways that match the way children develop and learn so as to promote their optimal development and learning. Our teachers make decisions about the education of children on the basis of three types of information:
- child development and how children learn.
- the individual strengths, needs, and interests of each child.
- each child’s family and community cultures.
- Positive interactions and relationships with adults provide a critical foundation for successful learning.
- Social-emotional competence is a significant factor in school success.
- Constructive, purposeful play supports essential learning.
- The physical environment affects the type and quality of learning interactions.
- Teacher-family partnerships promote development and learning.
- Social-Emotional
- Physical
- Language
- Cognitive
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Science and Technology
- Social Studies
- The Arts
Preschool Programs
We offer options for children 3-5 years of age. Children may attend ‘Preschool Only’ from 9-11:30a.m. or enroll in a full day program which also includes a morning preschool program. Our programs combine teacher-and-child initiated activities designed to allow each child to develop at his or her own pace. Children are engaged in active exploration in a variety of learning centers.
- Hours of operation: 7:00a.m. to 6:00p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Open during school breaks, snow days and offer a Summer program.
- Licensed by the State of Nebraska’s, Department of Health and Human Services.
- Our programs use Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum System Birth-age 5.
Club “66” is dedicated to making extended school time a safe, fun and enjoyable experience. Arts and crafts, physical activity, center time, group activities, music, free movement and computers are among the many activities we offer. Children will be encouraged to participate in activities, but may choose to read, listen to music, do homework, or just have some quiet time to themselves. One of the goals for this program is to create a structured environment with many options so the children feel free to participate in any activity they choose. We strive to make Club 66 a place where children can’t wait to come to every day. Our staff use a facilitative approach; encouraging and guiding when necessary.
- Hours of operations: 7:00-9:00am & 3:30-6:00pm, Monday through Friday on school days; 7:00am-6:00pm on pre-register care days.
- Open during Fall/Spring Intersessions, School Breaks, Snow Days and offer a Summer program.
- Licensed by the State of Nebraska’s, Department of Health and Human Services.
Preschool Full Day:
- $50 enrollment fee
- $35 per day
- 2 day per week minimum
- $50 enrollment fee
- $18 per day
- 2 day per week minimum
- $50 enrollment fee (per child)
- $3.70 per hour
- 7 hour minimum per week
- Daily Rate of $27.00
Sunset Early Childhood Center
9503 Walnut St.
Omaha, NE 68124
(402)390-8203
Site Director: Joan Crum
jcrum@westside66.org
Map to Sunset Early Childhood Center
