Thank you so much for requesting information about Center Stage Preschool. We are thrilled that you are looking for the absolute BEST early education opportunity for your family! We have included some information about our many programs and services here at our elite Preschool, you can also find lots of information on our website at www.centerstageasburn.com! Please don’t hesitate to give us a call if have any questions. Also, if we haven’t already scheduled a tour, give us a call at (703) 723-6265 so we can set up an appointment for you to come see our facility! We know you’re going to love it! And don’t miss out on the coupon below!

We’re looking forward to meeting you and your family,

Sincerely,

Heather Carboneau

Center Stage Preschool and Full Day Child Care

20955 Professional Plaza Ashburn, VA 20147

703-723-6265

www.centerstageashburn.com

Heather CarboneauDirector

Don AlleyOwner

Program Options

Half Day Option – 2, 3 or 5 days

Full Day Option

Our half day programs start at 9:00am with pick up starting at 11:45am. Our Half Day Preschool programs are packed with both fun and a strong educational curriculum. Our teachers are experts about the ever-changing development of young people and can easily adapt programs and activities to each individual child’s age and stage. If your child care needs only require a half day program, one of our half day classes are a great fit for you!

Our full day preschool classes are focused on school readiness! Our core curriculum is designed to enhance your child’s confidence and independence by providing activities to help them become problem solvers and lifelong learners. Social skills are developed and nurtured as your preschooler learns how to become a good citizen as they develop meaningful relationships with their peers. Class room jobs introduce the concepts of responsibility and dependability to your child. Our Montessori inspired learning approach means that our students are immersed in learning opportunities that explore concepts through a variety of interactive ways.

“This is the 4th school we tried in 3 years. Wish they had opened this preschool 3 years ago. Love everything about this place. The environment (indoors and outdoors), the activities, the teachers and the ‘Director’ are

great. The learning experiences my child is gaining is invaluable. Thanks to Center Stage team for all the hard work.” – Lalit Grover

After School Program Center Stage Preschool is so excited to offer our After-School Program for children up to 8 years old, who are in kindergarten and first grade in the Loudoun County School system. Center Stage provides transportation from the student’s school to the preschool center five days per week! During our after-school program, our little leaders will be able to participate in the afternoon core curriculum filled with fun games, music, art, theater, and more! They will also be provided a snack, an opportunity to do homework, and they will be able to engage in child-led activities until the center closes at 6:30pm.

“My son has been going to both the Afterschool program as well as the karate side for the past 2 ½ years and he absolutely loves it! Everyone on both sides is so nice and

make everyone feel like family. The afterschool program is great because they pick up my son from school, help him with homework and take him over to karate class. They also have a great summer camp that we have done the last 3 summers as well. They do tons of fun things each week in the summer including going to the pool, to the movies, playground trips and even educational field trips. I highly recommend Center Stage in

all avenues so I encourage you to check them out!! – Jennifer Robinson

“I could not be more thrilled with the warm, loving

environment, creative low-tech curriculum and

excellent teachers and staff. I highly recommend and will

definitely be taking my youngest as well when the

time comes.” – Cassie Ppt

Meals and Snacks Our full-day students receive a balanced lunch and two snacks at no extra cost. Our half-day students receive one snack at no extra cost. We cater all of our meals and snacks from School House Grill, a local catering company that specializes in school meal provision. They prepare and serve nutritious, home-cooked meals and snacks for our children that are nut, pork and beef free. For our half-day students, one snack is provided.

Secure Entry System ONLY authorized persons are able to enter the school by thumb print access in our secure biometric entry system. This ensures our munchkins’ safety every day! Each classroom has a secure live video feed that can be accessed by smart phone or computer!

Parent Communication App Our teachers communicate your child’s daily activities with you through our “Brightwheel” app. Snacks, meals, naps, activities and pictures are all entered daily, and parents can decide how often they want to receive updates!

“Excellent School! My daughter has been going for the past two years and loves it! Wonderful teachers and director. Small class size,

very nice atmosphere, nice and clean open classroom area, and healthy menu”

– Lilian Cortinas

“We love Center Stage Preschool. We tried a couple

preschools in Ashburn and this one is by far the best. Mrs.

Heather is wonderful as well as all other teachers, especially Mrs. Rashmi and Mrs. Alla. My daughter is learning very well and loves going to school everyday. I recommend this preschool to any parent.”

– Hisham Atari

Program Enrichment Our afternoon program enrichment curriculum includes drama, creative movement, cultural exploration, karate, and child-lead free play activities. These enrichment opportunities introduce your child to many different forms of fine and performing arts.

Outdoor Classroom At Center Stage we strongly believe in fresh air and playing in a natural environment. We are fortunate to have a build in structure that shades approximately fifty percent of our playground area. Anything we can do inside we can do outside, giving our students space to stretch out, breath fresh air and run and play!

“My son has flourished at Center Stage and everyone that works there is amazing. They take the time and truly know and understand my son

and they make sure to communicate with us. I can’t believe some of the things he brings home and he gets

up everyday excited to go to school – not just to play with his friends, but to go on a new adventure. I can’t wait for my daughter to turn 3, we

will be sending her there as well. We love everything about Center Stage.”

– Melisa Miller

This is our first year here at Center Stage. We love, love, love it. Our son has learned

more here in the last few months than we imagined. He has made great friends and is

part of the family here. I highly recommend.”

– Jeanette Ward

“Absolutely love the place. I feel very comfortable and

confident of the management and the

teachers. Make you feel welcome and that most

importantly take the time to answer your concerns which

is very important to me.” – Neha Chintapalli

Live Stream Web Cameras Sneak a peak during the day, or watch our cameras for hours at a time! There are no additional fees for the amount of time you spend using the camera system. With a few clicks of a mouse, you can enjoy the added peace of mind that our live stream cameras provide for our parents.

Center Stage Preschool

Competitor #1

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Montessori Approach

Group Based Learning

Mixed Age Classes

Open Floor Plan

Introduction to Fine & Performing Arts

Enrichment Programs

Live Streaming Webcams

Amazing Outdoor Playground

Special Curriculum

Family Owned

Electronic Daily Reports

Hot Catered Meals

See for yourself why we are the best choice

for your family

2019 – 2020 Tuition Schedule Type Academic Year Full Year Program

5 Full Day

7:00 am To

6:30 pm

Weekly: 326.51

MONTESSORI APPROACH PLUS PERFORMING & FINE ARTS Pick up as late as 6:30 pm Lunch & 2 Snacks Provided Montessori & Performing Arts Curriculum Child led activities

Academic Year Benefits Plus

2 Weeks of Vacation - $653 value

No Annual Enrollment Fee - $100 value

Free Parents Night Out - $294 value

Super Kicks Birthday Party - $299 value

6 Months Super Kicks Membership - $2349 value

Total Value - $3695

5 Half Day

7:00 am To

11:50 am

Weekly: 194.93

Weekly: 247.42*

*Not Potty Trained

MONTESSORI/CULTURAL CURRICULUM Drop off as early as 7:00 am Snack Provided Circle Time Core Curriculum Free/Outdoor Play

Academic Year Benefits Plus

No Annual Fee - $100 value

Parents Night Out - $294 value

Super Kicks Birthday Party - $299 value

Total Value - $693

3 Half Day

7:00 am To

11:50 am

Weekly: 139.05

Weekly: 157.85*

*Not Potty Trained

MONTESSORI/CULTURAL CURRICULUM Drop off as early as 7:00 am Snack Provided Circle Time Core Curriculum Free/Outdoor Play

Academic Year Benefits Plus

No Annual Fee - $100 value

Parents Night Out - $294 value

Total Value - $394

2 Half Day

7:00 am To

11:50 am

Weekly: 103.00

MONTESSORI/CULTURAL CURRICULUM Drop off as early as 7:00 am Snack Provided Circle Time Core Curriculum Free/Outdoor Play

Academic Year Benefits Plus

No Annual Fee - $100 value

Parents Night Out - $294 value

Total Value - $394

After School Care

3:00 pm

To 6:30 pm

Weekly: 159

PERFORMING & FINE ARTS CORE CURRICULUM Transportation provided from elementary school to Center Stage Homework assistance Free camp on most School Closures Snack provided Child led activities Ages 5 to 7

Academic Year Benefits Plus

No Annual Fee - $100 value

Parents Night Out - $294 value

Super Kicks Birthday Party - $299 value Total Value - $693

Summer Camp Only

(no academic year)

Full Day Camp Weekly: 339

Half Day Camp

Weekly: 199

Exciting Weekly Themes Montessori & Performing Arts Curriculum Lunch & 2 snacks provided for Full Day (1 Snack for half day) “Stay-cations” Free/Outdoor Play Ages 2.5 to 7

Stay tuned for our exciting 2020 Summer Themes! Be the first to sign up!

2 Yr Old Full Day

7:00 am

To 6:30 pm

Weekly: 379.00

MONTESSORI APPROACH PLUS PERFORMING & FINE ARTS Pick up as late as 6:30 pm Lunch & 2 Snacks Provided Montessori & Performing Arts Curriculum Child led activities

2 Weeks of Vacation - $653 value

No Annual Enrollment Fee - $100 value Free Parents Night Out - $294 value

Super Kicks Birthday Party - $299 value

6 Months Super Kicks Membership - $2349 value

Total Value - $3695

What is the difference between daycare and preschool? A daycare, or childcare center, is designed to provide safe care for your child, while the preschool is intended to stimulate learning, creativity, and essential skill development to prepare your child for the classroom experience.

How do I determine which school will be the best to educate my child and prepare him/her for kindergarten? You first need to determine your goals for your child’s education. You should then visit several preschools to view the interactions with the staff in person.

At what age should my child enroll in preschool? Most children begin preschool age of three, but ultimately, the best answer is based on your child’s readiness, which an educator can help to determine. Center Stage accepts children ages 2-8.

What is your educational philosophy? We believe that the ages between 2 and 8 years old is an incredibly important time in a child’s life. It’s the “absorbent phase” which means that whatever they experience, touch, taste, play with...their whole environment, goes with them for the rest of their lives. We believe that children should have a voice and a choice, and need to learn the lost art of communication, which is why our performing arts program is so important to us. This is why our facility is technology free, so their imaginations can run free.

On average, how long have your teachers been teaching? We take education seriously, so we employee only experienced educators. Our teachers have an average of eight years of classroom experience, totaling 88 hours of teaching experience under our roof!

What is your children to teacher ratio? At Center Stage Preschool, we pride ourselves in our low ratios! Virginia state requires that we maintain a 10 to 1 ratio for ages 3-6. However, some of our classrooms are 4 to 1, some of them are 7 to 1, and we typically stay at an 8:1 ratio.

FAQs

What safety certifications do your staff have? All our lead teachers have an Early Childhood Education or an equivalent DSS (Department of Social Services) certified education. All staff are First Aid and CPR certified and all of our Lead Teachers are Mat and FEMA certified. What is your staff turnover rate? It ranges from 3 to 5%, which is very low. Our turnover rate is lower than the average because we create a positive environment not only for children, but also for our staff. What do you mean when you say you are a “Montessori approach?” We believe there is merit in both the traditional preschool experience, as well as the Montessori philosophy, and to choose one method or the other can leave out some important aspects of learning development for a child. There are some facets of the school where the learning and activities are child-led, lending to the Montessori school of thought, as well as the traditional model where we sit down and learn as a group. Do you welcome parent involvement? Can I stop by unannounced? The answer to both is a resounding yes! Our school is a community that embraces the whole family. We host events throughout the year, including picnics and performances in our main facility, to encourage families to be involved in their child’s experience. And if you’d like to get an inside look at your child at play or the classroom, you can view the live streaming videos that we have set up for our clients from our mobile app. What will my child be learning in your preschool? We introduce the fundamentals of arithmetic, art, reading, music, and science, as well as enrichment programs for music, the arts, dance, yoga and karate. How often do you clean the rooms and toys? Throughout the day, we sanitize as we go, ensuring that everything is clean and safe for your child. Then we have a professional cleaning service come through and clean our facility from top to bottom once per day. What is your policy regarding sick children? In order to keep our children and their families, as well as our staff, as healthy as possible, we require that any child with a fever higher than 100.3f, vomiting, diarrhea, or contagious disease be kept at home. How do you communicate with parents? All of our parents receive a daily, personalized report from our teachers that document their eating, naps, and other important notes. Parents are regularly updated from teachers regarding the child’s progress, and we invite parents to speak with our staff at anytime. It addition we provide a monthly calendar to share news, event information, and other notes with our parent community.

Do you video monitor classrooms? Yes! Our smaller classrooms have one video camera each, and our large room has three cameras. Our entire building has video surveillance 24/7. Once you become one of our clients, we provide you with access to our online video monitoring, where you can watch your child in real time from our app.

How much time will my child spend on an electronic tablet? None! We are a technology free facility.

How often will my child go outside? We have two distinct times that we go outside per day, weather permitting. One in the morning and one in the afternoon. We have a covered play area which provides shade in the summer!

How do you handle behavior issues? We have three methods to handle behavioral challenges. We model the correct behavior and use redirection techniques. If these approaches are not successful we use a “glue technique” where we pull the child closer into the teachers and make them a special helper.

What if someone other than my spouse/partner with myself has to pick up my child? In order to protect your child, we require that you provide the names of any individual who has permission to pick up your child. We require advanced notice from you when someone other than a family member will be picking up your child and we will check identification. If we have any concerns or questions, we ask that you are available via cell phone to provide confirmation.

What security measures are in place to protect my child? Your child’s safety and your peace of mind are of the utmost importance at Center Stage Preschool. Our entire facility is fenced in, and the outside entrance is monitored throughout the day. All visitors must register at our office, and we also maintain video monitoring it every classroom, including the playground. We also use fingerprint and facial recognition biometrics to have access to our student classrooms. Once you enroll, we will register you in our system so that you also have access.

Do you provide meals and snacks? Yes! We cater all our meals and snacks from School House Grill, a local catering company that specializes in preschool. They prepare and serve nutritious, home-cooked meals and snacks for our children. Our weekly menus are posted in our school. For our half-day students, one snack is provided. Our full-day students receive a balanced lunch and two snacks. Our facility is nut-free to ensure the safety of our students.

What hours are you open? We are open Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. We have part-time half-day programs as well as full time 5-day programs and operate year-round!

Do you have nap-time? Yes! We provide comfortable rest mats for your child to sleep on and ask that parents provide a blanket for nap-time that can be washed regularly at home. How often do you have fire drills? We have fire drills once a month! What is your registration fee? $195.00 Do I have to wait for a specific time to enroll? No -- we have an open enrollment policy year-round, depending on openings. When do you bill for tuition? We have annual, monthly and bi-monthly billing options! Bi-monthly billing is completed on the 1st and the 15th of the month, and monthly tuition is billed on the first day of the month. All tuition is billed in anticipation of the upcoming time period.

Being a parent who already has experience with an older Montessori educated child, I can confidently say that Center Stage is easily at par or higher than

any Montessori schools in and around Loudoun. The teachers are awesome! They are straight forward and ask us about our goals for our

children and are ever willing to work with us. The child to teacher ratio helps them give a lot of

individual attention to every child. They communicate every day to us and send us lesson

plans and pictures of our child throughout the day. I would highly recommend Center Stage to anyone looking for a good preschool or daycare for their

kid. They are Montessori and more!” – Aj PN