Eli’s Place

Eli’s Place is the Early Learning Center of Wesley Monumental for children eight weeks through pre-Kindergarten.

In the story of Hannah, Eli, and Samuel from First Samuel in the Bible, we read about Hannah’s prayers for a child in the temple where Eli serves as priest. When her son, Samuel, is born, Hannah brings him back to the temple to live with Eli. There, Samuel heard God’s call and began to serve Him.

It is our prayer that all children at Eli’s Place will come to know God and His great love for them, and they will never know a day apart from the Lord.

 

 

Our Philosophy of Education

We believe a child’s play is their work.

But our play always has a purpose. We want our children to love to learn and love to come to school. Our goal is to help each child become a confident, creative life-long learner.

With the help of well-trained qualified teachers, children are led through an established routine that involves large and small group activities as well as free choice time. The curriculum is tailored to the specifics of each age group reflecting their different needs, interests, and developmental tasks.

With that in mind, Eli’s Place provides a nurturing and enriching learning environment based on child development principles which address the needs of the whole child.

Core focuses include:

  • Physical Development
  • Emotional & Social Development
  • Language & Literacy Development

 

  • Cognitive Development
  • Self Help Skills
  • Spiritual Development

Eli’s Place Classes

School Year

Under Twos

8 Weeks up to 2 Years

  • Monday and Friday class OR Tuesday and Thursday class
  • One lead teacher with two teacher’s assistants in each class
  • Enrollment limited to 12 children per class

This age group focuses on engaging tummy time, crawling or walking, imitating simple sounds, saying short words, singing songs, and playing simple games together.

Young Twos

  •  Enrollment options for two, three, or five days per week
  • One lead teacher with one teacher’s assistants in each class
  • Enrollment limited to 12 children per class

This age group focuses on social skills such as sharing, taking turns, transitioning from one activity to the next, and using good manner words. Building on monthly themes, they begin to learn colors and shapes, letters of the alphabet, and numbers. We also help the children learn how to take care of themselves by teaching hand washing, how to put on and take off clothing, feeding themselves, and using the toilet.

Older Twos

  •  Enrollment options for two, three, or five days per week
  • One lead teacher with one teacher’s assistants in each class
  • Enrollment limited to 12 children per class

This age group focuses on developing fine and gross motor skills. They learn about days of the week, months of the year, letters in the alphabet, letter sounds (visual and phonics alphabet), and numbers.

Young Threes

  •  Enrollment options for three or five days per week
  • One lead teacher with one teacher’s assistants in each class
  • Enrollment limited to 12 children per class

This age group focuses uses a structured curriculum taught by our experienced and certified teachers. Instruction times with centers and small groups emphasize letter and number recognition, letter sounds, counting, and social-emotional development. Children are encouraged to explore, develop ideas, and express their creativity.

Older Threes and Fours

  •  Enrollment options for two, three, or five days per week
  • One lead teacher with one teacher’s assistants in each class
  • Enrollment limited to 12 children per class

This age group incorporates Montessori methods of teaching and small learning groups. We work on developing skills through pre-reading and pre-writing activities, fine motor skill development, time and spatial concepts, math operations, and using good work habits.

Pre-Kindergarten

  •  Five-days-a-week enrollment

This age group focuses on reading skills and Kindergarten readiness with instruction from our certified teachers. Math, science, and writing activities are also included.

Eli's Place Summer Camp

Eli’s Place Summer Camp typically runs from mid-June through mid-August with breaks during Vacation Bible School and the Fourth of July week. Each week has its own fun theme!

Summer camp is for children ages three months through those who will be attending kindergarten in the fall.

To inquire about availability, taking a tour, or joining the Eli’s Place waiting list, please contact Charli Weeks, Director of Eli’s Place.