ABOUT OUR DAY. . .

Children are active constructors of knowledge. At this age they
do this best through play. We strive to make the children feel
safe and comfortable in their surroundings so they’re free to
explore and participate in our carefully planned environment.
Children are introduced to a variety of materials throughout
the year that allow for both repetitive play and new challenges.  
Our curriculum exposes children to and encourages the
development of pre-kindergarten skills.

The children's day consists of time for:

• Choice – where they are free to move about the
  learning centers in the classroom

• Group time - a gathering of the children and teachers
  which provides an opportunity for children to feel a sense
  of community while sharing their thoughts, ideas and feelings.
  Group time also enables the teacher to introduce an activity,
  read a story, songs, etc.

• Snack time - a nutritious snack with juice or milk is
  provided each day

• Large muscle activity - on our large, fenced,
  well-equipped playground or in the fellowship hall

• Weekly special music experience

We welcome visitors during the school day –
please call, we look forward to seeing you!

ABOUT OUR STAFF

Presbyterian Preschool teachers have degrees or special early
childhood experience. All of our staff maintain current status,
with ongoing training in the early childhood field. The director
and teachers are all members of NAEYC (National Association
for the Education of Young Children) and its Ohio and
Cincinnati affiliates.

CLASSES FOR THE 2008-2009 YEAR

All classes have one teacher and an assistant.
Our one-day classes have 10 children. We try to
maintain 15 children in our two-day classes and
16 children in our 3, 4 and 5-day classes.

The 3,4 and 5-day classes are available to children
who are eligible for kindergarten the following year,
with the exception of the Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
PM class. This class is a multilevel class of 3 year olds
and young 4 year olds. The 2-day classes are for
3-4 year olds, although the majority of these children
are two years away from kindergarten. The kindergarten
cut off date is September 30 for most school districts in
our area. The 1 day class is for children who turned 2 by
March 15. If there are unfilled openings in these classes
during the school year, we may consider children of a
slightly younger age. Children in the 1 day program may be
in diapers - all other children need to be potty trained.

CLASSES:

• 5-Day – Monday – Friday 1:00 – 3:30pm

• 4-Day – Monday – Thursday 1:00 – 3:30pm

• 3-Day AM – Mon-Tue-Wed or Wed-Thur-Fri 9:30am – Noon

• 3-Day PM – Mon-Tue-Wed or Wed-Thur-Fri 1:00 - 3:30pm

• 2-Day AM – Mon-Tue or Thur-Fri 9:30am – Noon

• 2-Day PM – Mon-Tue 1:00 – 3:30pm

• 1-Day – Mon, Tues or Wednesday 9:30am – Noon

REGISTRATION:

Registration Procedure

A $50.00 registration fee must accompany each application.
This will only be returned if the child cannot be placed in
one of your choices.

Priority Registration

Priority registration is extended to Mt. Washington Presbyterian
Church members, currently enrolled and previously enrolled
non-church member families.

Priority registration will be collected through February 13, 2008. Registrations can be dropped off at the Preschool or mailed.
Church members may also return forms on Sunday, February 3
between church services in Davies Hall. Please put all family
member forms in the same envelope. Preference will be given
in this order: church member families, currently enrolled
families, and then previously enrolled families.
Registration Form(s) (requires free Adobe Acrobat plug-in)

New Family Registration

Monday, February 25, 2008

• Open House 6:30 PM
• Registration 7 PM

As you arrive, you will be given a number and we will collect your Registration Form(s) (requires free Adobe Acrobat plug-in).
You may turn in forms for two families (your own and
one other).

Classrooms will be open at 6:30 PM with teachers available
to answer questions.

One number will be drawn at 7 PM and registration will begin
with that number. Everyone will line up numerically based on
that draw. If you arrive after the drawing, you will be at the
end of the line. We will only keep registratiion checks of
children that we think we can place.

Registration will continue after this date as long as
there are openings.

CLASS COST:

1 Day -
$528 (per year) / $264 (2 payments) / $135 (4 payments)

2 Day -
$836 (per year) / $418 (2 payments) / $212 (4 payments)

3 Day -
$1176 (per year) / $588 (2 payments) / $297 (4 payments)

4 Day -
$1528 (per year) / $764 (2 payments) / $385 (4 payments)

5 Day -
$1800 (per year) / $900 (2 payments) / $453 (4 payments)

On May 1, a $100 ($50 for 1 day class) non-refundable tuition
deposit is due to secure your spot. This will be credited toward
your first tuition payment, due August 1.

Additional Information . . .

A Health Form, signed by a doctor, must be provided before
the first day of school. The Health Form will be sent with your
letter of confirmation on March 4. Download the Health Form
(requires the free Adobe Acrobat plug-in)

Our program starts in September and ends before Memorial Day.
We follow Forest Hills Schools for most vacations, holidays
and snow days.

You will receive a letter from the teacher in mid August.
We transition the children into our environment gradually.
Each family will have an opportunity to come in and meet
the teachers just prior to school starting. We will start the
children over a 2 day period, so that only 1/2 the class is
there on your child's first day. The one day program will
come for one hour on the first day.

Presbyterian Preschool does not discriminate in the
enrollment of children upon the basis of race, color,
religion, sex and national origin.

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