Al Mundo – The Bilingual Early Childhood Programme

A Bilingual Early Childhood Programme

Al Mundo is Spanish for the phrase “to the world.” It is the name given to an exciting adventure for children as young as 18 months.

Young children are actively engaged in the process of dual language acquisition while simultaneously developing social skills, critical for life in our ever changing society. The programme also exposes and prepares children for life in our global village through sensitivity and cultural differences. Fundaciones has approvals from the Ministry of Education and the Early Childhood Commission.

Application Requirements

Each application must be submitted with the following:

• a copy of student’s birth certificate
• a copy of student’s immunization records
• a photo of student
• $5,000 non-refundable application fee
• a letter from child’s physician

Your application will not be processed until all application requirements are submitted.

Tuition

For the 2016-2017 academic year, tuition fees are due on the first day of each term. The fees are as follows:
• Preschool – $92,000 per semester
• Prekindergarten & Kindergarten – $98,000 per semester
• Grade 1 & above – $100,000

There is also a $12,000 materials fee due on October 31st 2016.

Payment is to be made via cheque, cash, credit/debit card to the concierge at the front desk. Payment that is not received on the first day of each term will attract a late fee.

Payment plans are available upon request.

Teaching Philosophy

Our goal is to provide the intellectual, emotional, physical and social development of our students by relying on but not limited to music, movement, rhymes, chants, art, craft and technology based learning. Through these non-traditional means children will acquire and develop Spanish and English languages along with the foundations required to function effectively in primary education programmes worldwide.

Children’s Behaviour

We believe in guiding children’s behaviour by focusing their attention on reasoning and problem solving skills. It is our goal to provide opportunities for children to become independent, responsible and self-controlled in a variety of settings. Our intent is to establish an atmosphere of respect between children and teachers as well as respect for the environment, including equipment, materials and property of others.

Clothing

All children are required to wear a short sleeved white polo shirt with the school’s logo, any bottom, white socks, and closed toe shoes (Crocs are allowed). You are encouraged to keep an extra set of clothing (underwear and / or diapers) in your child’s bag. Clothing should be marked with the child’s name.

Snack and Drink

Children are required to bring their own snacks, drinks and water. Fruits, sandwiches (and other healthy foods that children can feed themselves) are recommended. Cups, spoons, etc. are not provided in this programme. All belongings should be marked clearly with the child’s name.

Ashebre Catering, Cafe El Centro & Fromage Gourmet Market have been authorized to offer lunch options to children attending our El Centro location. The parent is responsible for ordering food and notifying the front desk.

Arrival and Departure

A parent or authorized person MUST sign your child out each day. We value punctuality and encourage respect for our start and end times. Please indicate in writing who is authorized to drop off and collect your child. Children will NOT be released to unauthorized individuals.

Hours

Preschool
Mondays – Fridays
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Prekindergarten & Kindergarten
Mondays – Fridays
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

End time in Montego Bay is 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. respectively.

Daily Schedule

A variety of activities are incorporated each day that support and promote child development in the following areas: – physical, emotional, social, linguistic, motor and gross motor skills. Whilst we believe in the benefits of routines, we value that spontaneity is often inevitable with little ones.

Health Immunization is important

Children who are sick MUST NOT attend school. Please notify us when your child is sick. It is important that you provide emergency numbers and authorized names for child pick up. Parents will be notified if there is an outbreak of any communicable disease. Our staff is CPR and First Aid trained and – in the event of a minor injury – your child will be treated by a staff member and our school nurse.

Do NOT send your child to school if any of the following exist:

• fever, currently or within the past 24 hours
• diarrhea or vomiting
• yellow or green runny nose
• any symptom of childhood disease such as chicken pox
• sore throat/ ‘croupy’ cough
• any unexplained or contagious rash or pink eye
• lice

Home School Communication

A monthly newsletter of activities and information will be sent home via email. We encourage parents to utilize our social media (Email, Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, & website), to call us and or to stop by our centres to keep abreast of what is happening.