The Enrichment Center at West Side
Director: Anita Plantamura (Mrs P ) Head Teacher: Ellen Scherr
Mission Statement
West Side is your child’s HOME away from HOME. Your child will grow, both physically and mentally in a safe, secure and loving environment.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to develop a program for children, parents and our staff that will help all of us become the best that we can be. Having a relationship between the three will encourage and assist us all to reach our full potential. West Side will also be a partner to community groups, both as a meeting place and as an active participant in activities. West Side will be the center everyone will enjoy being involved with.
School Program
o Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday, 7 am – 6 pm
o Regular Academic School Year, from September through June
o Summer Program Session is July and August
o Program is open to children from age 2 ½ through 13 years
o Flexibility exists within a three, four or five day per week schedule
(Over four hours at center is considered a full day / under four is a half day)
A full, developmentally appropriate academic curriculum is offered. It includes the following:
Drawing, writing, modeling and activities to develop small motor skills
Pre-reading and language skills, story, poetry and drama
Mathematics, spatial and quantitative concepts, numeration and problem solving
Science, Social Studies and Health Education, which reflect and extend an awareness of the child’s world; we seek to
encourage the wonder and joy of young children through exploration and discovery.
Art, crafts, music and dance to foster communication skills
Daily physical education
o Our preschool program and our Kindergarten Enrichment Program are designed in conjunction and collaboration with Hudson Maxim School
o Our after-care program also offers an hour (3:30 – 4:30) Homework Room, staffed by our young adults (High School and College Students)
2008-2009 School Year Rates
(Subject to change yearly)
