Kenzi Richards sets up traffic signs in the block play center as Evan Thomas uses a magnifying glass from the science exploration center at Smart Fun Learning Adventures. (Contributed photo) FARMINGTON — At Smart Fun Learning Adventures, centers are a key component of the educational experience. In a balance of child-centered and open-framework approaches, both the child and the teacher initiate activities where exploration and learning take place, said a spokesperson for the program.

Smart Fun Learning Adventures is now receiving registrations for its opening day of Jan. 4, 2010. The PreK program is taking 4-year-olds and 5-year-olds who have not yet started kindergarten. Class will be held two days a week on Monday and Thursday mornings.

In the newly renovated facility, centers cover subjects such as math, science, reading, writing, music and dramatic play. There is also a large, fenced-in yard for activities supervised outside.

Sheena Thomas is in charge of guiding the children’s educational experience. Thomas holds a B.S. degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, and has teacher certification for Grades K-3.

Registrations will stay open until the available spaces are filled. Scholarship money is available. If you would like more information, check out the Web site at www.freedomrains.org/smart, email Thomas at sheena@freedomrains.org or call 779-7117.

The program is located on Route 4, two miles north of downtown Farmington.

Expansion plans include adding a kindergarten program in the fall of 2010.