ALETHEIA IS CHANGING TO MILLS RIVER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY!
WE ENROLL AGES 2-6 TUITION IS $250 WEEKLY
AND IS “NOT BASED ON ATTENDANCE” ..
2025 CALENDAR BOTTOM OF SITE
NEW ADDITION WITH 20+ ADDITIONAL SPOTS (2 CLASSROOMS OPEN NOW!) CALL 865-567-2687 TO RESERVE A SPOT
WE ENROLL AGES 2-6
TUITION IS $250 AND IS NOT BASED ON ATTENDANCE
Aletheia Academy, owned and operated by Aletheia Fellowships Inc., the Non- profit Ministry opened the child care center in the Mills River area in 2012. We are excited to announce the center is undergoing an ownership change and will be operating as Mills River Christian Academy!
Aletheia opened the center in 2012 wanting a place where children had the most loving and safe environment to explore, learn, and play, next to our own homes. Our love for children came through years of ministering to all ages from infants to young adults. We have always sought others who possess that same dedication to create an environment that fosters; self worth, honesty, integrity, confidence, creativity, curiosity, empathy, and humility. Your children will always start on a journey where we hope, as they grow older, they do not focus on what they can “get” from others, but what they can ”share” with others. That wonderful dedication and passion continues with the new owners going forward.
This will be the Mission going forward:
“At Mills River Christian Academy our Mission is to Provide a Nurturing Environment where Children can grow spiritually, academically and socially. We are committed to laying a string foundation of Faith, Love< and Respect for Themselves and Others. We encourage a love of Learning and guide them lifetime of purpose and service.”
We have a Loving and Caring Staff with many years of Experience, CPR/1st Aid certifications, and Loving Hearts. They Nurture and Teach children not just needed academic skills, but how to manage their feelings & emotions, and to share with and care for each other.
We teach academics using guidelines from Glenn Marlow Elementary next door to ensure children are more than prepared to enter kindergarten. Life skills like putting on shoes, a coat, sharing with others, taking turns, even simple domestic skills are taught to prepare them for life.
Learning: Teachers are free to explore (and continue with and explore) directed activities “as long as children are engaged and learning.” We explore all types of learning, constantly searching for new activities and instruments of play (in the areas of math, writing, science, art, music, cooking, gardening, life skills, and social skills) to grab their attention and curiosity to stimulate learning through independent, collaborative, and teacher directed activities. We integrate learning principles from proven Curriculums such as: Creative, Bank Street, Waldorf, Montessori. We utilize the most proven and latest research on the ways children learn and thrive best, including methods and atmosphere. For instance, we play white noise at rest time, as MRI research on the brain proves children (and adults) sleep better when their brains aren’t constantly attempting to follow a pattern as with music, or nature sounds. We are focused on the “whole child,” not just the learning aspect of childcare.
Nutrition: We provide a breakfast snack, lunch, and afternoon snack at no extra cost. Water is provided in the classrooms at all times to promote proper hydration. We serve the most “Nutritional Foods the children will eat per the Childcare Nutrition Program.” If an item is not eaten after several attempts in our menu, we try something else. The most important point is that children are eating to support the nutritional needs of their bodies at this crucial stage of growth and development. We do not serve “nut products” as this is the most common “anaphylactic” allergen in young toddlers up to five. So these products are not allowed into Aletheia.
Excercise: State requirements are a minimum of 1 hour of outside time per day via their weather guidelines. When the center was first established, we were encouraged by our State Consultant to allow the children “lots of outdoor time.” Excercise is provided through dancing, games, yoga, etc. if its’s too cold/hot to be outside. Our playground is a “no-fall zone” area with no equipment. We have outdoor carpets, grass, and dirt areas for play. We continually change out toys and activities to keep the kids engaged and having fun!
Cost: **All ages $250 per week per spot (not based on attendance - must also pay during Holidays/Vacation Days)
One time Registration Fee is non-refundable and $200**
$$ We take the following forms of Payment for Registration fees & Tuition: Debit/Credit Cards, Checks, Zelle, PayPal, Venmo.. We do not accept cash.$$
Monday - Friday 7:30- 5:30 (Not licensed for Operation before/past these Hours) Saturday - Sunday CLOSED
Our purpose is to provide the highest quality of care for children. Our loving atmosphere and developmental program will enhance the nurturing environment in which parents, staff and children all become partners in their education and care.
Daily activities provided for children will enrich their social, emotional, intellectual and physical development. Activities to promote independence, self-reliance, problem solving and creativity will be explored individually and in groups. Opportunities to build high self-esteem and trusting relationships with teachers and peers will be provided. Children will have the opportunity to enhance cooperative play skills with a culturally diverse population.
We encourage parents to have input in our program. You may visit the Center at any time to observe, have lunch or meet with the personnel.
$$WE take the following forms of Payment for Registration fees & Tuition: Debit/Credit Cards, Zelle,
PayPal, Venmo..We do not accept cash.$$
Beginning early in life, teaching children social skills and how to understand and deal with their emotions in a healthy way is highly important for helping preschool children is imperative. guiding them to understand and manage their emotions, feel and show empathy for others, establish healthy relationships, set positive goals, and make responsible decisions is one the most important lessons they will ever learn, and it is a “lifetime learning” experience.
Positive outcomes for a student's future: As students graduate towards higher levels of schooling, training and employment, social skills and managing emotions become increasingly important. Both skills’ competencies can help students in managing stress, deciding on goals and planning for the future.
Positive outcomes for student achievement: According to CASEL, quality teaching of social and emotional management promotes student satisfaction, success and academic engagement, outcomes and achievement.
Postive outcomes for student mental health: The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth notes that schools who ensure that social and emotional skills recognition and healthy management are a vital part of their teaching and learning that can give students the opportunity to build the resilience to deal with change and unpredictability. This is an essential skill for positive mental health.
Diversity activities teach young children to respect and celebrate the differences in all people. Learning about different cultural aspects offers new experiences for children. It also helps them realize that we’re all humans, despite differences in how we look or dress, or what we eat or celebrate.
See www.littleexplainers.com for so many topics of exploring a child’s Universe of Questions about the world we live in and the places and things we are curious to explore.
Exploring the natural world through hands-on science is an important way that children learn. Hands-on science activities encourage children to observe and manipulate items from the environment, while making predictions about what will happen and then testing those predictions. Science allows children to explore, experiment, question, discover, and understand natural and human-made objects and forces. Experiments and activities with science and nature also stimulate children’s curiosity, encourage use of all five senses, and help to build vocabulary.
15 Free Parenting Resources And Courses For Parents 2023
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Center on the Social and Emotional Foundation for Early Learning
CDC – Handwashing: Clean Hands Saves Lives, Like a “Do it Yourself Vaccine!”
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CDC - Ideas to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight
Focus on the Family – Helping Families Thrive
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Zero to Three: Well-being, Early Learning, Parenting, Advocacy
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Parents.com – Resources for Various Topics
Child Welfare Information Gateway
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/promoting/parenting/understanding/
Child Development Institute
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$$Aletheia/Mills River Academy takes the following forms of Payment for Registration fees & Tuition: Debit/Credit Cards, Zelle, & PayPal..We do not accept cash.$$
