Shining Lights Early Childhood Center ® 1720 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Welcome
Shining Lights is an early childhood education center in Cherry Hill, NJ. As you visit our web site, you will get a glimpse into Shining Lights. The facilities, the curriculum, and the teachers are all a part of who we are and what we do. What you may not be able to picture is the level of commitment and quality of care that we give to each child in our center. We believe that children are created by God, in His image. To be able to care for these children is a responsibility that we do not take lightly. We will do our best to ensure that your child, along with each child in our center, is able to learn, grow and be cared for in a safe, secure, loving environment.
Philosophy
Education is a lifelong process. Our capacity to think, explore, discover, acquire new skills and learn never diminishes. As teachers we need to use children's natural desire to learn as an opportunity to begin the process of formal education. Education should be viewed as a natural outgrowth of our desire to learn, thus motivating children to become life-long learners.
2021-22 Calendar Year
Shining Lights will be Closed on the following days:
September: Labor Day (Sep 6)
November: Teacher In-Service (Nov 5)
Thanksgiving (Nov 25-26)
December: Winter Recess (Dec 24-31)
February: President's Day (Feb 21)
March: Teacher In-Service (Mar 18)
April: Good Friday (Apr 15)
May: Memorial Day (May 30)
June: Preschool Closed (Jun 20-24)
Daycare Closed (Jun 20-21)
Early Dismissal Dates
December 23 @ 12:00pm
June 17 @ 12:00pm
Programs
Shining Lights offers Daycare which includes classes for infants, walkers and toddlers starting at age of 6 weeks through 2 and half years old.
Our Preschool program has classes for children ranging from 2 and a half years to 5 years old who are not going to Kindergarten,
Also offered is a full-day Kindergarten that uses the Core Knowledge Curriculum as a base for lesson planning.
Lastly Shining Lights offers a summer camp program that runs from late June through August.
Coming Events
January:
3rd: Center Opens
17th: MLK Day of Service
28th: Preschool Physical Fitness Day
February:
21st: Center CLOSED - President's Day
March:
1st: Current Student Re-enrollment Begins
2nd: Dr. Seuss Day
16th: Donuts with Dad
18th: Center CLOSED - Staff In-Service
Tasty Lunches Menu
Mondays: Chicken Nuggets
Tuesdays: Quesadillas
Wednesdays: NO LUNCH
Thursdays: Breakfast (Waffles or Pancakes)
Fridays: Pizza
Important Information
- Shining Lights currently has a need for a committed Christian looking to minister in either the morning or afternoon as an aide in our daycare or preschool programs. There are part-time positions with flexible hours available. See Employment for an application.
- Shining Lights is seeking full time teachers in our Infant Room and Preschool for this summer and the 2022-23 school year. Must be a committed Christian with at least two-year college degree. Experience in early education is preferred. See Employment section for an application.
- We have limited availability for 2021-22l programs. You may complete an application if you would like to secure your child's spot. Call for availability and an after hours tour. (856) 424-4915. See Enrollment for more details.
Shining Lights admits children regardless of race, religion, color, or national/ethnic origin.
Registration for Fall 2022 OPENS April 8th!
Limited spaces will be available.
Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm
