Circle time, stories and outside interaction provided in the classrooms are key to the development of your child. Our selection of extra-curricular enrichment programs can broaden horizons and open up a new world of fun and learning!
Enrichment Programs
SPANISH (ages 3 and older)
Through the study of a workbook, the singing of songs, and vocabulary, your child will gain an understanding of Spanish. The class is low key and rudimentary, stressing a basic grasp of the language rather than fluency. The children will learn greetings, alphabet, body parts, numbers and lots more.
Cost: $39 / 4-week session
MARTIAL ARTS
Martial Arts teach life skills, skills students will use their entire life. U.S. Martial Arts has been teaching children for over 10 years and in that time they have developed a very effective, yet fun program. Classes are taught once a week at Orchard Valley Learning Center for your convenience.
Cost: $45 / 4-week session
LITTLE FEATS – SOCCER (ages 2½ and older)
In the spring, fall and summer months your child can learn the basics of soccer with Little Feats. In this 30-45 minute class they will learn soccer fundamentals, including the basic rules of soccer, proper skills and techniques and gain the ability to control the ball. They will also focus on teamwork and sportsmanship learning how to accomplish a team set goal, conducting yourselves when you win or lose and respecting your opponents.
Cost: $45 / 4-week session
FUTURE SPORTS STARS (ages 2½ and older)
A year round sports program geared to developing hand-eye coordination, gross motor skills, muscle tone, physical fitness and enthusiasm for all sports by introducing basic skills through playful drills. This class will build confidence and give your child an edge when they begin participating in competitive sports. Some of the sports introduced are football, baseball, hockey, basketball, and golf.
Cost: $40 / 4-week session
DANCIN' DREAMS (ages 2½ and older)
This 30 minute dance class teaches ballet and tap once a week. The class will consist of warm-ups, stretching, and dance instruction. Tap and ballet shoes are required. Dance will teach your child coordination, flexibility, and endurance as they gain body control. All of the children will learn a variety of dance moves that they will put together in a recital.
Cost: $44 / 4-week session
FUN BUS (age 18 months and older)
The FUN BUS is a full sized bus equipped with tumbling equipment such as tumbling mats, parallel bar, trampoline, rock wall, rings and swings. It will provide your child with fitness fun at school. The 30 minute classes bring an interactive and FUN approach to improving the following: Gross motor skills, physical fitness, coordination, self-esteem, social skills and interaction.
Cost: $88 / 8-week session
SWIM LESSONS (potty-trained children; ages 2½ and older)
Swim lessons are taught in low-ratio groups at our on-sight swimming pool with center staff who are certified lifeguards. The pool begins at 2½ feet deep and continues to a depth of 3½ feet. This shallow depth encourages confidence in swimmers of all ages and levels.
Cost: $100 / 5-week session (Mon thru Thurs)
SPEECH (ages 2½ and older)
Nancy E. Panasci is our certified Speech Pathologist with her own private practice. She has provided speech screenings and therapy for over 16 years at The Village. The screening assesses oral motor and articulation abilities, receptive and expressive language abilities, and auditory processing abilities.
Cost: $60 for Initial Speech Screening
Parents Say:
"We are extremely happy so far with the care provided to our son. Everyone at the center has made the transition a very enjoyable experience. The teacher has been outstanding, and we are also very pleased with all of his other teachers and front desk/management staff. I highly recommend the center. Thank you for everything!"
Debbie & Dean S., Centennial, CO
"The teachers and staff at Orchard Valley have created a wonderful learning environment for our son. The classrooms are clean, bright and colorful, the teachers do a great job teaching the children and getting kids prepared for kindergarten…A great experience for all!"
Kate & Jeremy W, Centennial, CO
"I have two children enrolled here. Before they came here, one was stressed and unhappy in his old classroom, and the other needed more help from teacher that were happier and not burned out. He needed to grow and to walk. The older one needed to get away from a very chaotic 3 year old room – with a smaller size than 30 children! Orchard Valley provided the smaller classes & teachers that interact with the children better, and a challenge that allowed them to be happier – along with Mom and Dad! I feel MUCH better having them here."
Camille T., Aurora, CO
"Orchard Valley has been a great place for our son Ben. He is two years old and has been coming here since he was 7 mos. He was well taken care of in infant room and that gave us peace of mind. The staff was very in tune to infants and we had a great relationship with them. The learning started early with the singing, toys, and activities…he has had very caring teachers who are very aware of the needs of one and two year olds…the facility is bright, cheery and clean!"
Janet & Kurt K., Centennial, CO
"Our daughter has been a member of the Orchard Valley Learning Center family for a little over a year now. We originally thought we wanted a home daycare situation for her, but quickly discovered the many advantages that a center could provide to our daughter, not to mention the peace of mind it could provide to mom and dad. We were initially very impressed with the usual things: the cleanliness of the facility, the level of safety and security procedures, etc. We soon came to realize that Orchard Valley offered much more than the ‘textbook’ procedures. Molly is always greeted by name, even by staff aren’t her everyday teachers…and the daily mental stimulation the children receive from a wide variety of activities could never be duplicated in a home environment…We fully believe that our daughter is developing at a quicker rate because of the care she receives at Orchard Valley!"
Bruce & Jeanne N., Parker, Co
"Every parent’s first priority is the safety of his or her child. Orchard Valley follows strict safety regulations and child/teacher ratios. I trust safety is paramount and is Orchard Valley’s first priority. Orchard Valley also excels with their academic curriculum and provides a stimulating atmosphere with a nice balance of structured learning, playtime (outside when appropriate) and social development…[Orchard Valley] has superseded our expectations!"
Katarina Z., Aurora, CO
"We started our daughter at 16 months at Orchard Valley…ever since, she has learned so much and has really advanced in social skills. It is very comforting to us to know our daughter is in good hands! The teachers we have worked with all have been passionate and outstanding. The grounds look good…the meals are nutritious. The playgrounds are big and offer lots of variety. We could not be happier!"
Dennis & Jennifer R., Centennial, CO
"…We have been highly satisfied with everything at Orchard Valley – from the teachers and staff to the lunches and snacks provided, the beautiful playground, pool and amenities, and of course the excellent educational programs you offer! Molly has been very happy here and we feel this was a very safe and healthy environment for her to begin her education! Your teachers truly care and create a happy and bright environment for learning! My only recommendation to you is to keep doing what you’re doing!"
The Goodwin Family, Centennial, CO
"We will truly miss OVLC. It is THE BEST daycare/ preschool environment ever! I have been so amazed with the caring teachers, kind and pleasant staff, safety, education, food quality - absolutely everything. I can't say enough good things. I know Morgan has loved coming there, and her experiences there have prepared her to move on to Kindergarten by teaching her social skills, manners, confidence, as well as valuable curriculum. However, even with all of this, she will still miss OVLC, but she is the best prepared she can be to take the next step."
Rhonda G., Aurora, CO
