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For
the year ended June 30, 2009, Hopkins House provided early childhood
and educational programs to 231 children, youth, and adults
residing in the Washington metropolitan area.
Hopkins
House programs are open to anyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, or income.
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LITTLE DETECTIVES SUMMER
ENRICHMENT CAMP
Enrolling Now!!!
Five 2-week
sessions, June 28-September 3
Children will learn about
the world around them by investigating common objects --
boxes, rocks, flowers, bugs and buildings -- and asking:
What are they? Where do they come from?
What do they do?
Field trips, fun, and
learning! Designed for preschool graduates, kindergarten, and
1st graders, ages 5 and 6 years old.
Click here for a
brochure with more
information. Summer camp is offered at two locations, one in
the City of Alexandria and the other in Fairfax County, Virginia.
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PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
The Hopkins House Preschool Academy is a true “school.” Our focus, in addition to
offering a safe-haven for the children,
is educating and preparing them for exceptional achievement in kindergarten and beyond.
Our Values:
At the Hopkins House Preschool Academy we value families and the
central role they play as first teachers of their children; we value
age-appropriate teaching methods founded on best practices and
implemented by well-educated and trained educators; and, we value
activities in the classroom that allow children to explore,
experiment, imitate, ask questions and be questioned.
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Child to Educator Classroom Ratio |
| Group |
# Children/Educator |
| Infants |
4 /1 |
| Toddlers |
5/1 |
| Preschoolers |
10/1 |
| K-Preps |
10/1 |
Our Education Philosophy:
We believe that the most effective way for children to learn is through
hands-on activity, in
a
safe, supportive and nurturing environment; and, that the lessons
learned by the children are made enduring through supportive
relationships between the children, their families and the preschool
staff.
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We seek to
encourage the children to explore their natural sense of wonder;
discover their creative spirit; learn problem-solving skills;
develop self-control and consideration of others; increase
coordination, balance, and body image; and realize that learning is
fun.
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We believe that
children learn through play; and that they build knowledge by touching,
tasting, smelling, watching, listening, and doing.
Our
Curriculum: The Hopkins House Preschool Academy uses the
"Creative Curriculum". Through this child-centered curriculum
we seek to encourage social competence, making considered choices,
self-reliance and independence; and, we seek
to broaden their skills through music and movement, science and
environmental discovery, family and culture, and language and
numbers.
Our
Faculty: All Hopkins House Preschool Academy classes are staffed
by a Teacher, Assistant Teacher, and Education Aide. Teachers
and Assistant Teachers are required to have a college degree or
matriculating toward a college degree. All Academy
educators, including Aides, are required to enroll annually in at
least 16 clock-hours of continuing education. Click here for
list of faculty:
Early Childhood Learning
Department.
| TITLE |
Total # |
# w/College Degree |
% w/College Degree |
| Teacher |
9 |
7 |
78% |
| Assistant Teacher |
7 |
4 |
57% |
| Education Aide |
10 |
1 |
10% |
Tuition and Fees*
Hopkins House offers full-day, full-week care. Part-time rates
are not available.
Hopkins House offers competitive prices.
(Rates based on
the ages of the children)
Call today to find out more!
Admissions
Coordinator: (703) 851-7945
 HOPKINS
HOUSE
Sibling Discount: $10/week
Application Processing Fee: no charge
Waiting List Fee: $25
*Hopkins House
accepts the childcare fee subsidy and military subsidies.
Please speak with your social worker or employer.
Scholarships
We are committed to ensuring that no child or family is deprived
of Hopkins House services for lack of ability to pay. Through
the Children’s Scholarship Fund we are able to assist
working, low-income families afford the cost of quality
education services for their children. Click here for
Scholarship Application.
*As of November 1, 2009,
no new scholarship applications are being accepted. We thank you
for your interest in applying for tuition assistance. Please
check back in the future.
Enrollment Waiting List
Due to the quality
of our services, enrollment in the Hopkins House Preschool Academy
is in great demand year-round. However, when children graduate and
move on to kindergarten, or when their families move from the area,
occasional vacancies occur. For this reason, we maintain an
Enrollment Waiting List.
Enrollment in the
Hopkins House Preschool Academy is on a first-come, first-enrolled
basis. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity,
income, residency or form of payment. However, preference is given
to the siblings of children currently enrolled in the Hopkins House
Preschool Academy.
Click here for the
Enrollment Waiting list
Guidelines.
Testimonials
Click her for
TESTIMONIALS
from parents of children enrolled at
the Hopkins House Preschool Preschool Academy.
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Helen Day Preschool Academy
(City of Alexandria)
1224 Princess
Street / Alexandria, VA 22314 / (571) 480-4279
Named in memory of one of Hopkins House's
founders, the Helen Day
Preschool
Academy is located in Old Town Alexandria. The Academy serves
55 children,
ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, and includes an infant care center.
The Creative Curriculum
is used in the Pre-K classroom. All members of the education
staff have
college degrees
and are required to take a minimum of 16 hours of continuing
education annually.
Click here for
Family Handbook
or
Student
Enrollment Application,
Student Enrollment Application (en espanol)
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James L. and Juliette
McNeil Preschool Academy
(Fairfax County)
8543 Forest Place
/ Alexandria, VA 22309 / (571) 480-4274
Located in the Mt. Vernon community
of Fairfax County, the James L. and Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy serves 90 children, ages 6
weeks to 5 years old, and includes an infant care center. The
Creative Curriculum is used in the Pre-K classroom. All
members of the
education staff have college degrees and are be required to
take a minimum of 16 hours of continuing education annually. Click
here for
Family Handbook,
or
Student
Enrollment Application.
Student Enrollment Application (en espanol)
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1224 Princess
Street / Alexandria, VA 22314 / (571) 480-4085
The Early Childhood Learning Institute assists adults gain
self-sufficiency through permanent, higher-paying employment at
local childcare centers – while also earning college credits toward
an Associate degree -- and is designed
for current
employees of
childcare centers seeking advancement, unemployed or under-employed
low-income individuals, and persons considering a career in the
Early Care and Education field.
ECLI is a 2-year program:
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Upon successful
completion of the first year of the program, Participants who
have completed all of the
requirements for the Child Development Associate (CDA)
credential are eligible for
application to the Council for Professional Recognition for
their CDA. Application for the CDA is paid for by ECLI.
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Upon successful completion of the second year of the program,
Participants are eligible for an Early Childhood Development
College Certificate and 31 college credits toward the 67 credits
needed for an Associate degree.
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Upon successful completion of two years, Participants are
guaranteed full-time employment in a local childcare center at
an annual salary of $25,000 to $30,000 plus benefits.
Classes are held Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings at the
Hopkins House center in the City of Alexandria (1224 Princess
Street). Free childcare is provided.
To be eligible for
enrollment in the Institute you must:
(1) have a high school diploma or
equivalency, (2)
demonstrate a
willingness and aptitude to complete college-level academic work
and, (3) meet the requirements for admissions to a community
college.
NOW ENROLLING!
CHD 216 - Early Childhood Programs, School
and Social Change (3 credits)
Explores methods of developing positive,
effective relations between staff and parents to enhance the
developmental goals of home and school. Review current trends
and issues in education, describes symptoms of homes in need of
support, investigates non-traditional family and cultural patterns,
and lists community resources.
Tuition and Fees
$200 per semester or $600 /academic year
Scholarships Available!
Click here for information:
ECLI Registration Form.
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FAMILY EDUCATION
PROGRAMS
The Hopkins House Family Education Programs Department designs and
operates programs that offer information and knowledge to parents to
encourage and support their quest for financial self-sufficiency,
increased involvement in the education of their children, and good
health. Through workshops, seminars and mutual-support group
activities, parents expand their knowledge across a range of
subjects: Family budgeting, debt-management, homeownership,
leadership, meeting-management, public-speaking and advocacy, family
literacy, parenting for new mom and dads, and health and wellness.
Elward J.
Alexander Memorial Gift Project
With the hope that knowledge can save lives, Hopkins House seeks to increase awareness about the pain and suffering violence inflicts on children and families through a program established in memory of a 19 year old college student killed in 1999. The Elward J. Alexander Memorial Gift Fund at Hopkins House provides a cash “gift” for the education of a child or teenager whose family has been victim to violent crime. This permanent fund enables Hopkins House to reach out to these young people with a message of hope and caring. In 2005, Elward's brother, the first recipient of the Memorial Gift, was killed. In sympathy to the family, no
recipient was selected that year.
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