About Us
The Academy uses“Developmentally Appropriate Practice” to structure our educational curriculum. Our belief is that children learn best in a safe, clean environment, furnished with quality educational tools that are appropriate for the child’s age and developmental level. Equally important is the connection between the child, the parents, the academic facility and staff. We believe that offering children a structured environment, that is kid friendly, appealing to the child’s eye, yet allows the child to learn while playing, is the optimal academic setting.
This handbook is provided to you as a guide to understand the various aspects of the Academy.
We hope to build a strong relationship with our parents, so please stay connected as your child experiences the wonder and excitement of being part of the 3-4-5 Academy educational experience. –Wyatt Hester, MA and Karen Hester, BSEd
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a caring, warm and safe environment for children to enjoy developmentally appropriate play experiences.
Golas And Objectives
- To provide your child with a safe, clean, healthy, and happy environment.
- We follow all safety guidelines per licensing, sanitize daily and provide nutritious meals.
- To allow your child to freely express his/her own thoughts and interests, while learning on a continual basis.
- Children express themselves through artwork and decision making.
- To provide the optimal childcare setting for the children, the parents and the community of 3-4-5 Academy.
- There are various learning centers within the classroom
Curriclum Director and Lead Teacher Mrs. Karen Hester , BSEd
About Mrs. Hester:
- Bachelors of Science in Education from Abilene Christian University +24 units of Masters Work
- Gifted and Talented Degree from Drury University
- Gifted and Talented Endorsement from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Birth to 3rd Grade (including Pre-Kindergarten) Certification from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- 30 years in Public Education
- Mrs. Hester is recognized for meeting the requirement for Missouri Highly Qualified Teacher from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Mrs. Hester has been recognized by the local Board of Education as an Outstanding District Teacher
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