Awesome Enrichments Create Bright,
Well-Rounded Little Learners
Well-Rounded Little Learners
Every Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM starting July 25th
Saturday Drop in Care | 5 - 12 Years | Serving McLean, VA
Saturday Drop in Care
3D Art Classes Bring Out Their Inner Creative Genius
Your child energizes their learning with new, weekly hands-on activities that bring out their creativity and imagination, including clay, paint, drawings, pastels, mosaic work, wood painting, fabric painting, and more. Watch them spark their self-confidence as they express themselves and enjoy the therapeutic effects of art.
A Cooking & Nutrition Curriculum Helps Build Independence & Culinary Skills
Cooking classes introduce your child to the joys and healthy habits of eating nutritious and delicious food. They learn basic cooking skills, discover new healthy ingredients, and become empowered to make conscious choices to nourish their growing body.
Take A Peek In Their Classroom & See Their Activities!
A Bilingual Edge With French Classes & Activities
With lessons designed for children with little or no previous knowledge of French, your child quickly learns a second language. Developing language skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing, by the end of the session, they’ll have an incredible grasp of French, giving them an extra edge in future schooling and career paths.
Knitting Activities Build Essential Fine Motor Skills
Knitting is a great way to encourage creativity, concentration, relaxation, and even improve math skills. As your little one creates projects like mats and scarves, they build essential gross motor skills, stay engaged in learning, and enjoy being productive as they work towards finishing their creations.
Lego Engineering Teaches Them To Problem-Solve & Innovate
Your little one puts their engineering and creative mind to work as they build their creations alongside expert guidance from teachers. They learn to problem solve as they build, foster social skills as they collaborate with peers, and ignite the fun as they bring new inventions to life.
New Passions & Strong Social Skills With Top-Tier Piano Lessons
TEA Center uses the latest technology and software to make your child’s learning experience spectacular. Not only do they discover new passions, but they also build powerful social skills and confidence as they play music together with their peers.
Spa Enrichments Teach Health & Wellness Habits
From making bath bombs to lotions to face masks and lip bombs, your child learns the benefits of self-care. Also, exploring the benefits of aromatherapy, essential oils, and other natural remedies, they create lifelong health and wellness habits that keep them happy, healthy, and energized.
Spanish Education Leads Greater Future Opportunities
Bilingualism leads to more opportunities and greater life success, like higher-paying employment. Thanks to Spanish lessons designed for children who are complete beginners, they begin to master another language in a seamless and enjoyable way.
Science, Tech, Engineering, & Math Activities Build Real-World Skills
Your little one explores child-friendly, safe experiments that unlock the incredible worlds of science, technology, engineering, and math. They love the engaging hands-on activities that teach them real-world skills they’ll use to excel in their future classrooms and careers.
Nature based curriculum and program to blossom the young mindful leader
Nature education is vital for fostering happy children and, subsequently, content adults. The World Happiness Report underscores the role of regular nature connection in personal well-being. Even in an Unburn neighborhood, the T.E.A. Center offers a nature-based holistic curriculum, aiming to instill environmental leadership in children. This equips them to be effective advocates and conservation leaders in their communities, contributing to a happier and sustainable future.
FAQs
1. What are your cleaning protocols?
Staff works diligently to keep spaces and surfaces clean and sanitized during the day, and a professional cleaning crew does a deep clean every evening. Air purifiers remove harmful dust, germs, allergens, and irritants to keep everyone healthy and happy.
2. I'm a parent, and I'm not bilingual - will immersion be an issue?
NOT AT ALL! Most of our parents aren’t bilingual – but many pick up many words and phrases from their children! So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Spanish, French, or Mandarin, you get a little fringe benefit of having your child attend the T.E.A. Center!
3. If my child goes to an English school later, will they be behind?
Actually, it’s the opposite – studies show that learning additional languages at a young age creates new neural pathways in the brain, which has all sorts of benefits, including a greater ability to focus and task switching – both critical life skills that are a huge advantage in school and future work!
4. Should I start with my baby or wait until they are a toddler or preschooler?
The younger you start with a second (or third!) language, the easier it will be for your child, and the greater the benefits. We begin our immersion program here in the Toddler program with 2 hours of instruction in each language per week.
5. Is there a nap time for preschool and Prek? What if my child does not nap?
Yes, there is 1-2 hrs per day. If your child does not nap we have quiet time activities.
6. Can I start with a three quarter day program and switch to full day program-switch programs?
Yes-pending space and availability.
7. What meals are included
Breakfast, Lunch and PM snack are all included.
8. What is the student teacher ratio?
Follows state licensing standards for each age group.
1 teacher for 10 students in preschool and Prek, however at the TE.A. Center – its 1 teacher for 7 students.
9. There is mention of language immersion... how many hours a week in normal Pre-K program is that?
World Language begins at 2 years – toddler program
Spanish – 2 hours per week
Mandarin – 2 hours per week
French- 2 hours per week
10. Is this school year round or Sept - June?
No – regular school year – August 1 to June 30 of next year.
Summer camp – register by the week for the months of July and August (optional) and families can start later pending availability and the tuition is prorate by the later start date.
11. What days are you open/closed during regular school year?
The center is closed on- labor day, Thanksgiving, Winter break (between Christmas and Jan. 1), Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, and Memorial day – for details Contact Us.
12. Can you sign up for enrichment classes or parents night out if you are not a student at the T.E.A Center?
We open a limited number of spots – depending availability -Availability- Contact Us.
13. What are your fees?
Please Contact Us to updated fee information.
14. What Degrees Do Your Teachers Have?
Our lead teachers hold PhD’s, Master’s, Bachelor’s degrees, Associate’s degrees in early childhood education or a minimum CDA.
Assistant Teachers- Holds Bachelor’s degrees, Associate’s degrees, or working towards a CDA. All Teachers and staff are certified in CPR and First Aid, and have Continuing Education and some have Food Handler certificates. All leads teachers have 100+ hrs of T.E.A. Center Standards and Curriculum training with continuing education of 40+ hrs annually.
Assistant Teachers- Holds Bachelor’s degrees, Associate’s degrees, or working towards a CDA. All Teachers and staff are certified in CPR and First Aid, and have Continuing Education and some have Food Handler certificates. All leads teachers have 100+ hrs of T.E.A. Center Standards and Curriculum training with continuing education of 40+ hrs annually.
| Teacher qualifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| State | T.E.A. Center Staff | |
| 12 hrs | 40 +hrs | |
| Lead education | CDA | PhD to CD’s |
| Lead Training hrs to start | 0 | 100 hrs |
15. How Long Have Your Teachers Been With You?
The average tenure of teachers is 2+ years
16. How Long Have Your Leadership Team Been With You?
The average tenure of our leadership is 5+ years. Rest assured of the consistency of care and administration of policies and procedures.
