Springer Preschool Academy: Parents Night Out

About the Program

Category: Children and Youth (Best in Category)

Year: 2015

Springer Preschool Academy is a high-quality, full-day preschool laboratory operated in conjunction with the Early Childhood Education program at Highland Springs Technical Center in Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS). The Early Childhood Education program is designed for high school juniors and seniors interested in careers working with young children. The Springer Preschool Academy opened its doors during the 2007-08 school year. Henrico school employees can choose to enroll their preschoolers in this academy just as they would another local preschool program. The Parent Night Out (PNO) program began in fall 2012 as a fundraising event for the Highland Springs Tech Center chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, the student organization that supports early childhood education. The one-night fundraising event became an ongoing request from parents. They enjoy it because it is in a trusted, familiar place where their children can spend one evening a quarter with friends. The program allows parents to run errands, have a date night or take part in other activities. The PNO program was developed so that current preschool clients could receive childcare on one designated Friday evening per quarter.