Pre-K at Holly Tree

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It's great to be in Pre-K at Holly Tree!

While our Pre-K days at Holly tree are filled

with learning everyday, we take it even a step

further in the summer months when we offer 

Kindergarten Boot Camp!

Kindergarten Boot Camp is a program offered to

our students who will be going to kindergarten in the fall.

In addition to our regular curriculum, we incorporate

"school skills" daily. Our non-traditional Boot Camp allows

for Holly Tree kids to learn things

like how to carry a lunch tray, move from 

one class to another, complete library checkouts, 

and so much more! We also offer in school

special visitors that will help our Pre-K kids

learn more about what to expect when they get

to school.We want our kids to be ready for school,

and they are after Kindergarten Boot Camp!

Our Pre-Kers also get a chance to be fancy,

with Pre-K Prom! Pre-K prom is held every year

as a tribute and festive send off for our soon to

be kindergartners! We love you!

Some of our Pre-K families and students

are pictured below:

If you want to learn more about our Pre-K program,

Kindergarten Boot Camp, our any of our other programs

just visit our website at:

www.hollytreechildcare.com

We'd love to show you just how wonderful preschool 

can be at Holly Tree, where we celebrate Faith, Family, and Fun!

The Holly Tree Community

Merriam-Webster dictionary includes the following

for defining community :

 a unified body of individuals

  the people with common interests living in a particular area 

 an interacting population of various kinds of individuals (as species) in a common location

  a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society 

  a group linked by a common policy

  a body of persons having a common history or common social, economic, and political interests 

 a body of persons of common and professional interests scattered through a larger society

  joint ownership or participation 

common character 

  social activity :  fellowship

We like those definitions because they

describe US! Here at Holly Tree you

will find a diverse community of 

wonderful people with a shared common goal,

our children!

Holly Tree families and teachers work toward

making each day special and rewarding for our most

precious blessings. We serve families with 

children from ages 6 weeks through 12 years.

 You can find out more by clicking the link below:

www.hollytreechildcare.com

Enjoy our Holly Tree smiles!

We smile playing outside!

We smile playing inside!

We smile playing with friends!

And during lunch time, too!

Our teachers are all smiles, too!

Smiles are good for the soul--and that's a fact!

Check out the article below:

Health Benefits Of Smiling

Join us at Holly Tree to "get your smile on!"

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Happy Hump Day

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At Holly Tree we have something for everyone; 

including parents! 

Here at Holly Tree we've been known to give out date nights, 

free tuition,gift cards, and breakfast! 

Parents, make sure to pick up your

Grab-N-Go Breakfast every Wednesday morning 

from 7-9 am from our lobby as you head out for Hump Day!

After all, breakfast is the healthiest meal of the day!!

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We want to welcome a new classmate to our Older

Two's Class! Sadie, our miniature hamster, is a

welcomed addition and is having a great time with the children.

Classroom pets allow for all kinds of experiences that are of 

value in the early childhood environment. As you can see, 

Sadie is loved by her new "friends"!

For more about the benefits of 

classroom pets click the link below:

PetsInTheClassroom.org

Please visit us at Holly Tree to find our more 

about the great programs we have for children (and parents!).

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May 5th, 2015

Parenting a young child can be a hair raising experience! 

There are always lots of smiles, though!

And messes to be made!

And sweet, unforgettable moments to savor...

There are so many wonderful and varied and new experiences

that sometimes you can feel like you are seeing double!

Let Holly Tree help! 

Our center is filled with Early Childhood experts

and resources to help you navigate (and survive!) your child's

early years. We love what we do and and we do what we love; 

we care for families! Please visit us today for more information. 

Many blessings!

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Teachers Love Learning, Too!

Recently our teachers and directors went for   

a fabulous, local, learning experience;

the yearly conference for:

The Nashville Area Association For The 

Education Of Young Children (NAAEYC).

 The NAAEYC "teaches" teachers

and supports all families, teachers, and children

through programs for learning and advocacy.

NAAEYC: Our Mission...............

BECAUSE the young child speaks with a small voice, CRIES often go unheard. BECAUSE the young child has no commanding presence, NEEDS often go unseen. IN IT'S BRIEF, FRAGILE, FORMATIVE YEARS, the spirit is shaped by forces beyond its control. It is our goal to create an environment for the child that is safe without being restrictive; nurturing yet challenging...an environment allowing the freedom to become all that lies within.

WE WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS BY:

• DEVELOPING WITHIN PARENTS an awareness of the resources available for the care of their child;
• DEVELOPING WITHIN THE CHILDCARE INDUSTRY a continuing emphasis on increased quality of peronnel and programs;
• DEVELOPING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY an awareness of issues important to the quality of life of the young child and building public understanding of the importance of making quality extended care programs available to every parent.

Click for more About NAAEYC

Please click the link below to find out more about

how you can affect legislation that determines policies

put in place that affect young children in Tennessee.

NAAEYC Public Policy

In early childhood education, 

fun and learning go hand in hand!

Check out our program at:

www.hollytreechildcare.com

and come have fun with us!

Happy At Holly Tree

We love Happy Holly Tree families!

Come see why Holly Tree families are all smiles!

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Maybe it's because out caring teachers are cross trained

in a variety of topics from SIDS prevention to

Literacy Development to Critical Thinking 

skills and everything in between!

Maybe it's because we believe in happy, engaged children

having interesting and fulfilling experiences all day.

Maybe it's because we know that love is the foundation 

upon which all learning begins.

Maybe it's because we are really a family community

that trusts in God, enjoys each other's company 

and wants the best for everyone!

Come see why we are all smiles at Holly Tree; 

we bet you'll be all smiles, too!

Visit our website at:

hollytreechildcare.com

We Care About Children

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At Holly Tree, children's safety, development,

and happiness are our top priorities. We want the best for not only our 

Holly Tree kids,but ALL kids! Our company, our directors, and our teachers 

have a passion for everything that  concerns young children.

Because the the National Association For The Education Of 

Young Children's "Week Of The Young Child"

 is coming up, we want to share some resources

about issues surrounding all young children. 

Child neglect, abuse, and child sexual abuse occur, and there 

are things we, as concerned adults, can do to help detect and 

care for children experiencing these unfortunate

 and unacceptable circumstances.

The CHILD ABUSE hotline number is 1-877-237-0004.

If you suspect child neglect or abuse please call. As a caller, you 

are not responsible for the "rightness or wrongness" of the situation.

You are only responsible for the reporting of your suspicion. 

The workshop listed below is free and open to the public. Please 

feel free to join us there for valuable information.

Visit  TN Voices For Victims for more information.

When we think of children with disabilities, 

we often need more information.

Click the link below to find out more about preschoolers 

and disabilities, and what you can do as an adult who cares.

National Center For learning Disabilities

If you need more information about the above issues, or any Early Childhood issue, 

please let us know. Our capable and willing staff will be glad to assist you. 

Clicking on TN.Gov will also give a wealth of information on 

many topics involved with early childhood.

Visit us at Holly Tree in person, or check out our website at:

www.hollytreechildcare.com