The Domínico-Americano Pre-School (Pre-Escolar
Domínico -Americano) is part of the Instituto Cultural
Domínico-Americano, and shares both its physical
facilities and its mission of education and service. This
school of initial education was founded in 1981. It teaches
English to children ages two and up. It is an open school
that promotes Dominican and North American culture.
Mission
To promote complete development in the following areas:
Socio-emotional,
Cognitive, and
Psychomotor, in children ages two to six.
Philosophy
We
believe that teach child must be seen as a unique person
who follows his/her own developmental pattern.
We accept and respect different learning styles, and promote
respect for one’s own self and for others.
Curricular
objective
To promote an integrated, learner-centered
curricular model, promoting development in all the areas,
through activities that promote eminently active experiences
in a concrete and real environment.
We
offer these levels:
- Toddler ………………….( 2
years old)
- Nursery……………………(3
years old)
- Pre-kinder…………………(4
years old)
- Kinder……………………..(5
years old)
Our
schedules are: Todler & Nursery 7:30 A. M. a 12:00 M.
Pre-Kinder 7:30 A. M. a 12:15 M. Kinder 7:30 A. M. a 12:30 P. M.
Learning Community
Teachers
Students
Parents
Who is Who?
- Preschool-Community: ICDA - BOARD OF TRUTHESS
Chief executive officer
Lic. Elizabeth de Windt
Preschool Administration
Academic Director - Dr. Camarena, T. D. Ed
Preschool Coordinator -Ms. Muñoz, I. M. Ed
Administrative Assistants Support- Colegio
Activities Coordinator Ms. Pena, E
Registration officer Ms. Amparo, C.
Preschool Secretary: Ms. Perez, F.
Ismenia
Muñoz, M. Ed
We care about your children’s integrated development…
I am very glad that I have belonged to the teaching staff
of the Pre-Escolar Domínico-Americano since 1989.
Working at the pre-Escolar offers me the opportunity to
grow together with children and colleagues. As a pre-school
educator, I realize the importance of an overall, integrated
development in students. Through both work experience and
study, I have become more and more convinced that the work
and play activities that are suited to the age and development
of our children are the best method for initial education.
Children learn and enjoy an atmosphere that stimulates play
and exploration in them. The school atmosphere must provide
concrete and interactive experiences that are appropriate
to the characteristics of their age, thus obtaining meaningful
learning. Play is a powerful tool that stimulates intellectual,
socio-emotional, and motor development in children.
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Department of Psychology – Carmen Reynoso
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Administrative Assistants:
Activities:
Mauad, Linda
Registrar: Lic. Yanet González
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Secretary: Rosa Medrano
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Health Unit:Genara Gil
Educational
community made up of:
Students
– A school community of 18children per classroom
The
Parents’ Association is an important support group
for the academic and recreational activities, helping
to promote the spirit of the educational community.
Teachers
Our
Teachers
The Pre-School chooses a teaching staff with
academic competence and experience in the area. Our teaching
personnel includes a program coordinator with a master’s
degree in education, an administrative secretary, and teachers
with bachelor’s and post-graduate degrees in education.
Besides, in each level there is a teacher’s aide who
is an education student. This person helps the teacher during
the activities. We have a population ratio of 8 children
per adult.
Staff Members The Little House
Kindergarten- teachers and aides
Mrs. Martínez, M. & Ms. Palacios, P.
Ms. Cruz
Mrs. Lagrange, M. & Ms. Davila, G.
Ms. Caceres, A. & Ms. Schettini
Pre- Kinder
Ms. Lora, L. & Ms. Polanco, H.
Mrs. Troncoso. V. & Ms. Maldonado, J.
Mrs. Herinquez , B.
Nursery- Mat. II
Sandra Lluberes & Ms.. Mahfoud, L.
Toddler- Maternal I
Ms. Simo, A. & Ms. Nunez, L.
Co-Curricular
Physical Education - Mr. Del Rosario, M.
Music- Kindermusic Program
Parents Association (PA)
The Parents Association is an important forum for the discussion of policies and for establishing community spirit.
The PA has some activities and parents are urged to consider giving some of their time to assist or to support the activities of the PA by attending monthly meetings.
ICDA - ADMINISTRATION
Directors & Heads of Support Units
Lic. Juan De la Rosa
Lic. Orlando Martinez
Lic. Amarilis Rodríguez
Lic. Nelida Cairo
Srta. Sonia Pacheco
Lic. Maximo Bueno
Lic. Ana Ma. Grullon
Lic. Miriam Sosa
Teachers
for Co-Curricular subjects:
Installations
/Services
Administrative
Building
Administrative
Offices & Cashier General
Lincoln
Library
Playground
Air-conditioned
classrooms
Parking
lots
Auditorium
/ Cultural Department
ECO
(Educational Counseling Office)
Office
of the Registrar
Cafeteria
Hours
Preschool Hours from 7:30 a. m. till 2:00 p.m
Registrar officer from 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Nurse department 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Library hours - Monday/Friday from 8:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m.- Saturday 8:00-12:00 n. General Cahier hours - 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Registration
Information
We appreciate your interest in registering
your children in the Pre-Escolar Domínico-Americano
(Dominico-Americano Pre-School) (DA). Please read our procedures
for application and registration, our admissions policy,
and payment plans. We appreciate your respecting the dates
on the calendar.
The application and pre-registration form is available on
all class days in the office of the Colegio and the Pre-School
from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM during the months of January and
April (or upon demand after that date). This form must be
filled out and deposited in the Pre-School Office. Please
be aware that just the form does not guarantee that your
children will be admitted in the Pre-School.
Application forms that are received after May will be read
bearing in mind our admissions policy. In order for your
registration process to be complete, the Office of the Registrar
must receive the following information for the final registration
process (January/May):
Complete
the application form, signed by the parents/tutors
Original
birth certificate, for schooling purposes
Medical
certificates, including checkups of the child’s
eyes, hearing, and teeth, as well as the yearly checkup
and the vaccine record up to date.
A
previous pre-school evaluation, if applicable, with comments
as to the child’s behavior
Two
2 x 2 photographs
Passing
the admissions evaluation
The
families who complete the admission process will be notified
during the following weeks by telephone or e-mail about
the status of their child or children’s admission.
To
contact the Pre-School or Colegio offices, call us at
809 535-0665, extensions 248 – 245; fax 533-8809
or via e-mail.
Sincerely yours,
The Pre-School Coordination
Contact Us
Pre-Escolar Domínico-Americano
Abraham Lincoln #21, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana
Phone: 809 535-0665/ 248-245
Fax: 809 533-8809
Mailing Address
Emergency: 809 535-0665
After Preschool Care: 535-0665 ext. 256
Preschool: 535-0665 248
Nurse: 535-0665/256
Emergency Services: 535-0665
