We
are fortunate to be able to provide you, as residents of the Flowing
Wells School District, a couple of great programs to meet your specific
needs. Please review them below and contact us if you believe you are
eligible for participation.
Preschool Income-Based program
The Emily Meschter Early Learning Center's general education program,
Preschool Income-Based program (PIP), is for children who reside in the
Flowing Wells School District. The children must be three to five years
old, and meet income eligibility requirements. This is a Quality First Things First scholarship program. Please contact our
school office for more information regarding these requirements.
Pima Early Education Program (PEEP)
The Pima Early Education Program (PEEP) is for children who reside in the Flowing Wells School District. Children must be 4 years old. Families must meet income eligibility requirements based on the US Department of Health and Human Services 2022 and submit an application for DES Child Care Assistance program. The program is 7 hours per day (8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.), four days a week, Monday through Thursday. Please contact our school office for more information regarding these requirements.
Learning Interventions and Kid Supports (LINKS)
The Emily Meschter Early Learning Center’s
special needs program is for children three- to five-years old whom we
have assessed to have a special education need.
During the preschool day, the children participate in a rich variety
of activities where they experience many opportunities for learning.
Each day the children participate in circle time, small group
activities, independent activity time, movement activities, and snack.
We give the children opportunities to make choices about activities and
provide learning experiences in the following areas:
Physical Activities
- Developing large muscle control
- Developing small muscle control
- Using playground equipment
Pre-Reading
- Learning to listen
- Enjoying stories and poems
- Respecting books
- Telling of own experiences
- Distinguishing between alike and different
- Recognizing some letters of the alphabet
- Rhyming words
Math
- Identifying shapes
- Number concepts
- Counting
- Patterns
Art
- Self-expression using a variety of materials such as paint, paper, crayons, chalk, and play dough
Music
- Enjoying records, song, rhythms
Science
- Exploring plants, animals, and the world
Social Studies
- Exploring the family, school, community and world
Health and Safety
- Encouraging good health habits
- Encouraging good safety habits
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