Afterschool Program

• The children will be in a safe, home-like environment (Ardenwood Area, Fremont).

• It is a program from September to May. The children can join in any month, though the benefits of learning are higher when they are in the program for a longer time as it is a cumulative holistic program. 

• Other Fees: 

  • Registration: $0.00

  • Deposit (one-time): $0.00

  • Materials (one-time) $0.00

• Discounts: 

  • Sibling Discount: every month (when enrolled together) - $25.00

  • Referral Discount: $25.00 (one-time)

• No refunds or make-up classes for missed days

• No refunds for partial month (unless an emergency arises) 

• 2-week notice (email or written) to withdraw from program

• Payment to be done before starting the program. 

• A late fee ($25.00) will be applied from the 6th of the month (applies only to those paying fees monthly).

• It is recommended to let us know as early as possible if the child is going to be absent.

• Emails will be sent as needed to let you know of what the children have been doing, about holidays or festivals that we may be celebrating or any other information. 

• After registration and payment of fees, an email will be sent to confirm along with the details of what needs to be brought to the class. Reading the following will be helpful to prepare for the same. 

  • Program Curriculum

  • Etiquette to be Followed

  • Frequently Asked Questions in the main tab of the website - FAQs/Contact

This is a holistic fun-based program with a plethora of themes targeting the various “Child Development Domains” for promoting optimal growth in the early childhood of children. The activities will be planned based on the culture, needs, and events at the time. It will touch upon the *STREAM subjects appropriate to the age-group as per the standards set forth by the California Department of Education. The goal is to create a balance of Conventional (Modern) and Scriptural education. A positive reinforcement and encouragement at home will help in accelerating the learning process.

*STREAM: Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts & Math

• English: A holistic approach across various genre will be undertaken, which includes reading & comprehending, spelling & vocabulary, punctuation & grammar, creative writing & public speaking. The children will then turn into authors by writing in journals and compiling an anthology of their work done on the different genre, a keepsake they can treasure forever. 

• Samskrit & Hindi (circled in the image on the right): Recognizing & writing Devanaagari Lipi with correct pronunciation, shlokaa, bhajan, Bhaarateeya history, culture and festivals, vocabulary, and small sentences to get familiar with the languages along with the country of their origin.

• Science Centers: Doing science experiments by going through the process of guessing a hypothesis, gathering the materials required, doing the experiment, observing, analyzing the results and eventually writing in the journal.

• Math Centers: Exposure to fun math and games, word problems, multiplication tables, measurements, shapes & angles, patterns, to name a few examples.

• Cultural & Scriptural Time: History & Geography of Bhaarat (India), Shloka, Bhajan, Stories (Ramayana, Mahabharata, Purana-s, Panchatantra, etc..), Great Leaders, Monuments,  Festivals, etc.

• Homework Time: Work on their school homework or any unfinished work.

• Yoga, Art & Craft, Free Time, Talent Show and much more……

 Various strategies including books, and educational tools will be employed to expose the children for a vast genre of subjects. Different social skills would be encouraged through various strategies to enhance character building such as the following:  

• Promoting social-emotional interaction

• Bonding with others through teamwork 

• Respecting and taking turns to speak

• Developing patience and building friendships 

• Having opportunities to listen and learn

• Encouraging peer observation for progress

• Understanding responsibility and cooperation

LEARN WHILE HAVING FUN!!

• Information given here will help you to prepare for an enjoyable experience for your child. 

• We will follow strict guidelines as related to cleanliness to the extent possible with children: 

  • Masks will be worn as necessary. 

  • We will be cleaning up before and after we eat.

• Jackets, socks and shoes will be needed when we go out to the park or go on nature walks. Extra pair of socks and clothes may be sent for emergency, just in case.

• We follow strict vegetarian food. Please send in the same. No snacks or milk will be given at the premises. We may sometimes have goodies during certain celebrations. 

• Every child will have their own water bottle, a hand towel (to mitigate use of paper and learn to be globally environmentally conscious) and a backpack to keep their things. 

• We may be taking occasional pictures or videos – to send to parents or to put up on the website. Please let us know if you have any objection. We will try to keep that in focus though cannot guarantee. 

• Please let us know beforehand if the child has any allergies, asthma, bloody nose, etc. or any other health related problems. Currently, we do not have facilities to cater to the special needs of children, if any. 

• Health Insurance information will be required when you arrive at the premises. 

• Please do not send the children if they are sick. This will be followed strictly.
  
  Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.