The Basics

Program

Our Weekday Preschool program runs from September through May, offering classes for children ages 3 through Pre-Kindergarten. Some highlights of our program include:

Each class is taught by 2 experienced teachers
Classes are 2 1/2 hours, beginning at 9 AM and ending at 11:30 AM (see Class Offerings for more detailed information)
Each class follows age specific curriculum designed to encourage social, physical, emotional and cognitive development of every child.

Classroom activities include free and structured play, developmental activities, crafts, circle time, stories, songs and Special Programs.

Requirements

Children must be 3 years of age before September 30^th.

Children must be toilet trained.

For information about First Presbyterian's Parents' Morning Co-op (which is designed for children age infant through 5 years of age), please visit Christian Education or click here.

Special Programs

Special programs include: lunch bunch, parent's night, daddy and me night/morning, Fun Day, Mother's Tea, field trips (for 4 year old and pre-k classes) and more. For more detailed information about our policies and program, please see our parent manual.

To access the Parent's Manual online, click here.

Class Offerings

We currently offer classes for 3 different age groups:

3-year-old Preschool Class

· Child must turn 3 on or before September 30th of the current school year

· 2 days/week

· Class meets Thursday and Friday mornings from 9:00 - 11:30 AM

4-year-old Preschool Class

· Open to children age 4 or who will turn 4 on or before February 28th of the current school year

· 3 days/week

· Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings from 9:00 - 11:30 AM

Pre-Kindergarten (5-year-old) Class

· Open to children age 5 or who will turn 5 on or before February 28^th of the current school year

· 4 days/week

· Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 9:00 - 11:30 AM

Schedule/Tuition

Tuition is mailed in advance and is due on a bi-monthly basis. The first quarter tuition payment is due in July.

2008-2009 Class & Tuition Schedule:

Class

Registration Fee

Monthly Tuition

Yearly Tuition*

Classes per Week

Days of Week

3-year-old

$40

$97

$873

2

Th/F

4-year-old

$40

$119

$1071

3

M/T/W

Pre-K

$40

$141

$1269

4

M/T/W/Th

* Yearly tuition does not include registration fee.

(Registration Fee, Monthly, & Yearly Tuition listed is for the current school year only. Fees and tuitions subject to change.)

Scholarships

Limited scholarships are available; please contact the preschool director for more information.

Tours & Applications

Tours are available; please contact the preschool director to schedule. For more information about our application process and open enrollment, please click the Applications tab (or click here). Applications are available online or from the Weekday Preschool Office.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Barb Culp, Director of Weekday Preschool Director, at 610-289-3384.