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THE MISSION
The weekday preschool program operates as an evangelical ministry of REPC, providing a Christ-centered ministry of love and caring to families and young children in our own church family and the community. We offer a program of age-appropriate, developmental activities to nurture the child’s spiritual, social, academic, and physical development in an atmosphere of Christian love, caring, and acceptance. We seek to establish a partnership in education with our families to help ensure that the preschool years form a good foundation in these areas of development for the young children entrusted to our care. We always work toward the development and encouragement of a positive self-image in each child, helping the child to know that he or she is special and loved by Jesus.
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THE CURRICULUM
Our curriculum includes an age-appropriate developmental centers approach, meaning that an environment in each classroom is created around various centers of play (play is a child’s work). These centers include Blocks, Dramatic Play, Toys and Games, Art, Library, Discovery, Music and Movement, Cooking, and Outdoors. Each day’s schedule includes play at these centers, circle time activities, snack/lunch, and Bible story time. This curriculum operates within the framework of a monthly theme and scripture. For example, our theme for September is “All About Me,” and the scripture is “I am wonderfully made” Psalm 139:14. During Bible story time, we teach Bible stories using various approaches such as books, music, and “role-playing.”
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THE STAFF
Our Christian teachers hold an education degree or have training and experience in working with young children. We place a strong emphasis on staff training and development to further equip our teachers with skills to make your child’s early learning experiences the best possible. Click here to see a listing of our Preschool staff.
Our preschool program operates under the direction and supervision of the Preschool Council, and the day-to-day operations are under the direction of the Preschool Director.
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THE FACILITIES
In compliance with the Code of Virginia, we are licensed as a religious-exempt child care facility by the Virginia Department of Education, meeting all required health and safety requirements.
Our facilities include four classrooms with restrooms, a room for indoor games, and a fellowship hall for special events. We also have use of the large church playground for outside time. Our enrollment capacity is for 48 children.
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PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Preschool operates Monday through Wednesday from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Our Classes include:
One Year: One year old by Sept. 30th. Meets on Mondays.
Two Years: Two years old by Sept. 30th. Meets on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Three Years: Three years old by Sept. 30th. Meets on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Pre-K: Four years old by Sept. 30th. Meets on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Our program runs from after Labor Day to before Memorial Day. In August, parents of registered children will receive a letter and a current school calendar from the Preschool Director.
We hold special events for our families throughout the year. These include: Nature programs, Christmas play, Noah’s Ark Parade, End of Year Celebrations, and Pre-K graduation.
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STAY & PLAY DAY PROGRAM
This program provides an extra hour after school on Tuesdays for 2, 3 & and 4-year-olds to have play time. The children meet in one room and are supervised by two teachers. The cost is $10 per day.
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