Mindful Preschool
Early childhood education and its benefits are only absorbed if you have a predictable, present adult to teach. I accept a max of 4 kids per year. This is a purposeful small classroom in a home for children to reap the most benefits.
Bring your baby or toddler and baby and play at my school~ no obligation.
Salt Dough
1 cup flour
1 Tablespoon salad oil
1 cup water
1/2 cup salt
2 teaspoons cream of tarter
Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Use a wooden spoon to stir over medium heat. Stir constantly to prevent sticking. The mixture will be soupy several minutes and then suddenly it will stick together and can be stirred into a ball. Remove from heat. Knead on floured surface. Let air-dry for hardness projects or keep covered.
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5 NEEDS FOR CHILDREN
1.Kids must feel like they belong. (family, club, group, team, school)
2. Kids must be allowed to express good and bad emotions.
3. Develop play skills of Give and Take.
4. Develop Problem Solving skills. Everyone deserves a re-do. Failure is growth.
5. Children accept diversity by having exposure to diversity through literature, art and real-life.
Half Day Preschool: M-TH 8:30-11:45
Full Day Preschool: T, W, TH 8:30-3:30
Tuition is paid yearly, or broken into 10 monthly payments.
Part-time
1 day a week. $159 x 10 mos
2 days a week $229 x 10 mos
3 days a week $329 x 10 mos
4 days a week $379 x 10 mos
Full-time
3 days a week $579 x 10 mos (T,W, TH)
Welcome to the Hidden Valley School
This is a place that children are prioritized with a 4:1 ratio. This is the only number that shows significant growth in an Early Childhood setting.
What should you look for in a high quality preschool?
According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development NICHD, "The easiest aspects to judge are the regulable standards—adult-to-child ratios, group size, and the child care provider’s education and training."
At the Hidden School we have it all. Small ratio so they get the most support. Small group size so we can spend time with them when they need support. And I have my degree in Early Childhood, Special Education, and mindfulness certification.
These standards allow kids to explore their feeling and help them navigate them. At times there is 1 infant present to support teaching empathy.
If you know of a child in need or low-income family that would benefit from this setting. I have a scholarship for that child. Please fill out this application.
adult-to-child ratio
Group size
Providers Education
PRESCHOOL
Here are your options as a parent in the 21st century. Sciences are learning more about the brain now and understanding how we learn more than ever. It is an exciting time to tap into the prime time to teach your child valuable skills.
Montessori
5 days a week $647
$32 per day
Conventional
2 day a week $200
$20 per day
Mindful School
2 days a week $695
$87 per day
Hidden Valley
4 days a week $429
$26 per day
Benefits of Hidden Valley:
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Home-based
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Ratio 4:1
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Certified Teacher
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Early Childhood/ Sp. Ed.
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Mindful Certified
TESTIMONIALS
Jessica has been so great to our son. He loves going to see her and is loved by not only her but her whole family. She has worked to teach him sign language to help him communicate and makes sure the he feels safe and cared for. As a parent, I love him there knowing he is well taken care of. This has been a great first experience for us and I am forever grateful to Jessica for all of her hard work.
Shannon /HVS parent and 14 mos child
I adore Jessica. My son has absolutely thrived and blossomed while learning from her in so many ways- both educationally and emotionally. She has taken so much extra time to spend with him and all summer he asked when we were going to se "Miss Jessica" again. Jessica has taken extra time to help me with my child in ways I am so thankful for- from emotional regulation to his speech and techniques to use at home. I am so impressed with her approach to teaching and using mindfulness. It is something I am learning about and practicing daily as an adult. I wish I could have learned these skills as a child. I have but so Buch trust with her not only to help my child grow academically but socially and emotionally as well. I feel pure love and care from her the it is so dear to me. We love Hidden Valley School!
Ali / HVS parent
Jessica is an amazing teacher. She taught my daughter when living on the EAs Coast. My daughter learned so much, was so loved and is now thriving Senior in high school with numerous college acceptances. Jessica is smart, kind, funny and extremely patient. Jessica cares about her work and any child who is lucky enough to be taught by her will be impacted in so many wonderful ways.
Abby / HVS parent
Home-based
What are the benefits of home-based preschool?
Children feel most comfortable in a home-setting. They are rapidly developing their problem solving brains up to age 5. At this time they should be able to express all emotions -good and bad.
Outside time happens everyday! Rain or shine. Rain and snow boots are a must (Rain suit provided). They explore the front yard (shovels and mud kitchen) and the back yard (stairs, rocks, ladders, and chickens.)
Kids learn appropriate front yard play and safety play. Real life experiences. They learn to explore in their own back yard.
The Hidden School
Located in Hidden Valley Sandy, Utah
11630 S. Hagan Rd.
CONTACT US
385-275-6091
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