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.
2022-23 Calendar Year
Shining Lights will be closed on the following dates
September: Labor Day (Sep 5)
November: Teacher In-Service (Nov 4)
Thanksgiving (Nov 24-25)
December: Winter Recess (Dec 26-30)
January: New Year's Day Observed (Jan 2)
February: President's Day (Feb 20)
March: Teacher In-Service (Mar 17)
April: Easter Break (Apr 7-10)
May: Memorial Day (May 29)
June: Preschool Closed (Jun 19-23)
Daycare Closed (Jun 19-20)
Early Dismissal Dates
December 23 @ 12:00pm
May 26 @12:00pm
June 16 @ 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
FEBRUARY
3 Open Enrollment Day
20 CLOSED for President's Day
22 Potty Talk at 7:00pm
MARCH
1 Cherry Hill Library Field Trip
2 Dr. Seuss Day
6-7 Supernova Conferences
15 Donuts with Dads
17 CLOSED for Staff Training
20-24 Lightning Conferences
Current Available Positions
Shining Lights has been serving Cherry Hill community for over 20 years. As a ministry of Bethel Church, we are looking for individuals who are in agreement with our statement of faith and want to make an impact in the lives of children both spiritually and academically. We currently have the following positions available
Infant Room Lead Teacher
Must have experience working with young children in a childcare capacity. CDA is preferred. CPR is helpful.Infant Room Aide:
Childcare experience necessary. CPR is helpful.
Toddler Room Aide:
Childcare experience necessary. CPR is helpful.
Preschool Aides:
Must have experience working with preschool children. AA, CDA and CPR is helpful.
2023-24 Registration is OPEN.
Please call for updated information or to schedule a tour.
Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm
