Learning Journey
In the center of Belleville you will find The Learning Journey. We provide the students here with a loving environment geared towards the Pre-K child.
The following is a basic list of our priorities here at The Learning Journey:
- Catered hot lunch, breakfast and snacks are provided.
- Key-Coded Secure Entry.
- Security Cameras in all classrooms.
- Teachers and staff are required to have CPR, First Aid and AED training.
- AED Machine on hand at each center.
- Nurse Consultant on-site training (monthly).
- Illinois State Board of Education Pre-K grant provides funding for 04 certified teachers.
- We are accredited through NAC, which requires teachers to take 20 hours of CEU’s yearly.
- Playground sidewalk is surfaced with poured-in-place rubber and the ground cover is 6-12″ of rubber safety mulch.
- Our playground is enhanced with outside learning as well. Nature lovers will enjoy our ever changing environment with flowers and gardening. Music and a safe water feature are in the midst of the children’s activities. Sand, water and dramatic play round out the outdoor areas.
A Day in the Center:
6:30 – 8:30
Hot Breakfast and Arrival Activities and Pre-K Sign-In
8:30 – 8:45
Opening Circle time (Story, Weather, Morning message, Helpers)
8:45 – 9:55
Centers and small group activities
10:00 – 10:45
Outside Recess or indoor gross motor activities
10:45 – 11:00
Closing circle (Story, Large group activity)
11:00 – 11:30
Bathroom break and prepare for lunch
11:30 – 12:30
Lunch or Music (Classes take turns)
12:30 – 1:00
Bathroom Break and Brush Teeth
1:00 – 3:00
Nap time
3:00 – 3:45
Children wake up, use restroom then eat snack
3:45 – 6:00
Sensory and Exploration Activities (outside weather permitting) until parent pick up
