Get to Know The Academy!
Dear Families,
Welcome to The Burlington Academy of Learning ... "Where Children and Families are Celebrated!"
The Burlington Academy of Learning is a school for young children, ages 6 weeks through 12 years, offering a warm environment and unique experience where children and families are welcomed and supported. We strive to bring out the beauty and uniqueness in every child and support parents to be the best parents they can be.
The Academy offers exceptional programs including our Infant and Toddler Programs, 2 and 3 Year Old Nursery School, PreKindergarten, Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten. We also offer Summer Camp – Hot Stuff Summer Camp for preschool children and Adventure Camp with Jump Start Tutoring, for children entering Kindergarten through 6th grade! In keeping with our goal to support parents and "the family", we offer extended school day options such as our Before School Program, Lunch Bunch, and our After School Program and Homework Club for children through 6th grade. We also offer a Supplemental Care Program, which offers care for children during holidays and vacations.
The Academy experience enhances all aspects of a child's development: personal, emotional, social, physical, moral, spiritual, and cognitive. This takes place in an environment rich in comfort and warmth where our faculty and staff members nurture our students. Certified teachers following the State of CT Department of Education common core standards, guide children with a strong focus on language and early literacy, an appreciation of the arts, earth awareness and character development. Spanish, sign language, music and yoga classes are part of our exceptional curriculum.
The faculty and staff welcome your involvement at The Academy. Effective schools are those that involve students, teachers, parents, and administrators working together to reach our common goals and objectives. We always welcome your communication and appreciate your input, suggestions, and feedback.
We invite you to become a part of The Burlington Academy of Learning family!
Sincerely,
Kim McDonnell
Founder
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HISTORY of The Academy
January 1992 - The Academy began as Bright Beginnings Nursery School by Kim McDonnell. Bright
Beginnings was started to offer a learning environment for two year old children, structured as a part time traditional Nursery School. Bright Beginnings grew, in Kim’s home, to offer two, three and
four year old Preschool and Summer Programs.
Fall 1997 - As a result of its growth, Bright Beginnings became The Burlington Academy of
Learning and moved to its current location. The Academy added both half and full day Kindergarten Programs as well as extended day options such as Before
and After School Programs, to serve the growing needs of Burlington and surrounding communities.
September 2012 - The Burlington Academy dedicated one classroom solely for a 2 Year Old Nursery School Program and added part and full time options for 2 year olds.
June 2013 - The Burlington Academy began offering Infant and Toddler Programs
and designated one building as the Jr. Academy, for Infant, Toddler, Two 's Programs and one building for 3 Year Old Nursery School through School Age
Programs.
Today - The Burlington Academy of Learning resides in the center of Burlington and we now own
the property giving us the ability to modify and renovate our classrooms and buildings as desired. Our programs now include Infants, Toddlers, 2 and 3 Year Old Nursery School, Prekindergarten, Junior
Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Before and After School Programs, Homework Club, Supplemental Care (for vacation days, holidays, public school snow days), Summer Camp and Kid's Night
Out.
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HOURS
Monday through Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday / Sunday - Special Events Only
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
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SPECIFIC PROGRAM HOURS
DAY PROGRAMS
A variety of days / options are available for classes.
Infant Program
Monday through Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Half or Full Day
Toddler Program
Monday through Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Half or Full Day
2 Year Old Nursery School
Monday through Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Half or Full Day
3 Year Old Nursery School
Monday through Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm (Before/After School available)
PreKindergarten
Monday through Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm (Before/After School available)
Junior Kindergarten
Monday through Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm (Before/After School available)
Kindergarten
Monday through Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm (Before/After School available)
EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMS
Before School
Monday through Friday 6:30am – 9:00am
Lunch Bunch 3NS-Kindergarten
Monday through Friday 11:30am – 12:30pm
After School Program (3 Year Old Nursery School, PreKindergarten, Jr. Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Region 10 Kindergarten)
Monday through Friday 3:15pm – 6:30pm
Homework Club (1st through 6th Grade)
Monday through Friday 2:45pm – 6:30pm
SUPPLEMENTAL CARE PROGRAM
Year-round when Academic School Year is not in session (call for specific dates)
AM Session 6:30am - 1:00pm
PM Session 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Full Day Session 6:30am - 6:30pm
SUMMER CAMP
Half or Full Day options available
Monday through Friday Full Day: 8:30am - 5pm, Half Day: 8:30am - 11:30am or 8:30am – 12:30pm with Lunch Bunch
Before Camp Care 6:30am-9am
After Camp Care 5pm-6:30pm
PROGRAM AGE GUIDELINES
Infants ................................................6 weeks to 12 months
Toddlers ..............................................approx. 12 months to 24 months
2 Year Old Nursery School....................approx. 24 months to 3 years
3 Year Old Nursery School....................3 years old by December 31st.
PreKindergarten...................................4 years old by December 31st.
Junior Kindergarten..............................5 years old by December 31st
(usually children with August - December birthdays)
Kindergarten.........................................5 years old by December 31st
Before School........................................3 Nursery School - 6th grade
Lunch Bunch..........................................3 Nursery School – Kindergarten
After School...........................................3 Nursery School - Kindergarten
Homework Club .....................................1st - 6th Grade
Supplemental Care Program...................3 Nursery School – 6th Grade
Kids’ Night Out.......................................3 Nursery School - 6th Grade
Summer Camp........................................3 Nursery School – 6th Grade
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