Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten

Questions

1. What type of instruction does Community Christian offer?

The educational setting is that of being introduced to the readiness skills for their first year of school. The skills consist of recognition of shapes, colors, numbers, and letters. All skills are learned and reinforced through learning games, art, planned games and through play. Some   of the units that are covered during the year are: 

Seasons, Holidays, Community Helpers, Science, Safety, Senses and animals.

Below is a typical schedule

9:00 - 9:15      Prayer / Weather /Calendar / Weekly Theme
9:15 - 10:00    Self Selected activities at learning centers 
10:00 - 10:20  Pick up and Snack
10:20 - 10:30  Quiet self-selected book time
10:30 - 10:45  Circle Time / Stories, songs, games, finger plays.
10:45 - 11:00   Outdoor playtime or concentration areas 
                        (weather pending)
11:00 - 11:30   Bible Story, Bible Truth, and songs, finger plays

The schedule is made to be flexible in order to best meet the specific needs of the children. During the hours of 9:00 and 11:30 a.m. the children are taken to the gym for large motor development and gym activities. The children are also taken to music class two days a week. This is above the large motor and music that is planned in the classroom.

2. How old must my child be to enroll?

All children must be 3 years old by September 30th. We provide Preschool classes for children ranging in age from 3-4. Pre-Kindergarten classes are provided for children 4-5 years of age.

3. When does the preschool and pre-kindergarten begin?

We begin in late August and end the end of May. Classes are in session Monday through Friday 9:00-11:30 a.m.

4. How many children are in each class?

For individual attention and a positive learning atmosphere, the class will have no more than:
10-1 Teacher for 3 years old
14-1 Teacher for 4-5 years old
All classes have at least two teachers.

5. What qualifications does the teacher have?

All of our teachers have training in working with young children. We have teachers with degrees in elementary education, early childhood education and nursing. All staff continues to take training classes to keep updated in the most current activities and techniques to provide the best learning environment for the children.

6. What is the cost?

Tuition for Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten is:
$88.00 per month for 2 days per week
$132.00 per month for 3 days per week.

Preschool is paid in nine (9) equal monthly payments beginning the first day of school in the fall continuing through May. Paid the first of each month.

Registration fee is $50.00.

Day care fees are $30.00 per day with a minimum of 2 days enrollment per week.

Half Rates are as follows.

$18.00 per day for 9:00-1:00 p.m. (Lunch Included)
$20.00 per day for 6:30-1:00 p.m. (Lunch Included)

All Fees whether preschool or pre-kindergarten or day care are charged for the days registered, whether the child is in attendance or absent.

A late fee of $10.00 is charged after 1 week of non payment.

7. How and when can I register my child?

Registration begins March 1st for the following summer and fall sessions.

8. Whom do I contact for more details?

Contact Mrs. Debra Allen, Administrator at 330-644-9692 any morning Monday thru Friday.  She will be happy to reply to your inquiries and set up an appointment to tour our facility.  

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