OUR PROGRAMS
Frankie Lemmon School (FLS) is a Developmental Day Center that serves children ages 2-6 through a variety of programs and community partnerships. The school’s curriculum is designed to encourage growth in all areas for children with and without disabilities. Areas of focus include communication, social emotional, physical, self-help, literacy, math, and communication to reflect the development of the whole child.
FLS has a history of pioneering the use of “total communication” – providing children with strategies, supports, and augmentative and assistive communication (voice output devices) to support every child’s ability to make choices, share their preferences and ideas, and develop functional ways to communicate with others.
Our Specialties
Family Support
Family School Partnership Days, parent workshops, parent teacher conferences, individual case management, home visits, and school wide celebrations are some of the opportunities we offer to help support families.
Therapy and Enrichment Programs
Full-time speech and occupational therapists are on staff and additional therapists are contracted to provide physical therapies. Enrichment activities such as music therapy, movement class, and pet therapy are offered to all students.
NAEYC Accredited
NAEYC-accredited early learning programs are exceptionally well equipped and meticulously measured for indicators of quality in the classroom and beyond. From guidelines for teacher preparation through safety standards, NAEYC Accreditation ensures that programs are safe, well prepared, and intentional about ensuring children’s success.
Total Communication
All staff members are trained in using Total Communication – sign language, visuals, verbal, and augmentative – to support the development of language, literacy, and communication skills. All classrooms are equipped with iPads, a SMART Board, and other assistive technology.
1 Teacher : 5 Students
The teacher-to-student ratio at Frankie Lemmon School is 1 teacher for every 5 students or lower. This allows optimal focus on the needs of each child.
Highly Qualified, Licensed Teachers
A Birth-Kindergarten certified teacher and teacher assistant collaborates to lead each classroom. Most of our teachers hold a Master’s in Education, and further support is provided by part-time assistants and groups of generous, caring volunteers.
PROGRAMS & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Private Tuition Preschool
Frankie Lemmon School is a National Association for the Education of Young Children accredited, 5-star child development center that offers a specialized preschool environment for young children to grow and develop. Our private tuition-based preschool program is designed for families looking for high-quality preschool experiences for their child(ren) between the ages of 2 to 5 years old.
Wake County Schools
In partnership with Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) we provide special education and related services for children 3-5-years-old who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and meet the Developmental Day criteria for services.
If your child has a current IEP with WCPSS, contact your case manager. If your child is in the process of receiving an IEP or you are new to the area, contact Child Find to begin the process of accessing services.
Child Find Office: 919-431-7700 | [email protected]
Preschool Programs
Wake Smart Start (NCPK)
Wake County Smart Start (WCSS) manages the state-funded program for 4-year-olds, NC Pre-K. NCPK is designed to provide high-quality educational experiences to enhance school readiness for eligible children the year before kindergarten. FLS partners with Wake Smart Start (WCSS) who assigns eligible children for enrollment.
Information and application for NCPK are provided on the Wake County Smart Start website: www.wakesmartstart.org
Childcare Subsidy
We accept subsidy vouchers for childcare, and to access before and/or after school care programs
Private Tuition Transition to Kindergarten
Our private Transition to Kindergarten (TK) program is a tuition-based option that offers families an option for an extra year of preschool before a child enters kindergarten. The goal of TK is to offer children and their families an option for extra time to build skills and independence before starting “big kid” school. Children must be 5 by August 31st of the school year in order to enroll in this program.
Preschool students currently enrolled at FLS have first priority for our TK program. If there are any remaining openings, they will be offered to the community via the admissions process.
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Families interested in learning more about enrolling their child at Frankie Lemmon School can begin by following the Admissions Process to connect with our Admissions Team and determine next best steps.