About Us
Early Learning Center: Home of the Bumblebees!Mission Statement:
We value and promote diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our school. Our students receive a high-quality, rigorous early learning experience while engaging with the same-age peers with all different abilities to gain valuable lessons in compassion. We are proud of the experiences our children have as they begin their educational journey in White River.
Our Beliefs
- We believe every child belongs.
- We believe in building relationships first, within a safe and nurturing environment.
- We believe play is the work of children
- We believe in age appropriate learning; rich in language, movement and social interaction .
- We believe all children learn in their own way and at their own pace.
- We believe in celebrating the diversity of our students and families.
- We believe in partnering and collaborating with families to support students.
White River Inclusionary Preschool
The White River Inclusionary Preschool is an early childhood program blended with specialized approaches and related services as appropriate for children with special needs. Our preschool serves children ages three to five. The purpose is to provide a developmentally appropriate environment for children to develop their language, social-emotional, cognitive/pre-academic, and motor skills necessary for future school success. This is done through play and teacher-directed activities, which are strategically designed to facilitate the development in each area.
Our preschool program is based on the belief that children are unique, special individuals who learn through play and who grow in a developmental sequence. Children in our program are encouraged to:
- Gain a greater appreciation for human differences
- Grow in self-esteem and self-control
- Develop problem-solving skills
- Create friendships
Who Do We Serve?
- Kindergarten students from the Foothills, Mt. Meadow and Wilkson service areas
- Preschool and Transition to Kindergarten students from the entire district
Doors to Early Learning in White River School District
 Preschool |
4 years old on August 31st and will turn 5 years old on or after September 1st
Students ages 3-5 who receive special education services.
*LRE options range from self contained settings to primarily general education settings depending on the determination of the IEP team. |
 Transition to Kindergarten
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4 years old on August 31st and will turn 5 years old on or after September 1st
*Program for children who do not have access to high-quality early learning experiences prior to kindergarten. Students are identified through a screening process. |
 Kindergarten
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Student turns 5 prior to September 1st
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Contact School
360-829-5830
Janel Ross - Principal
Gloria Gelmini - Office Manager
Gloria Gelmini - Office Manager
Holly Freitas- Office Secretary
Office Hours 9:00 am -4:00 pm
Schedule Information
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Full Day Kindergarten |
AM: Preschool and Early KG |
PM: Preschool and Early KG |
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Start Time (Mondays) |
9:55am |
9:55am |
1:20pm |
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Start Time (Tues-Fri) |
8:55am |
8:55am |
1:00pm |
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End Time |
3:25 |
12:00pm Monday 11:20am Tues - Friday |
3:25pm |
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Bus to ELC |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Bus home |
Yes |
No |
Yes |