CALVARY HILL BAPTIST CHURCH PRE-SCHOOL

Serving children of any race, national or ethnic origin
A non-profit program
Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia

Monday-Friday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM (4 Hours)
Or
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 Hours)
Children Ages 2-1/2 to 5 Years (As of September 2011)

Lola Hollenbeck
Pre-School Director
Phone: 703-323-4711

Open House
September 8th & 9th will be the Open House days for students enrolled in the pre-school. Plan to visit at a time convenient for you between 9:30-12 noon. This is an opportunity to meet the teachers and see the classroom. September tuition and an activity fee will be collected at this time (payable by check only to "CHBC Preschool"). We will verify that your child's file is complete at this time.

Pre-School Calendar for 2011-2012
Click to view Pre-School Calendar.

General Information About Pre-School
For complete information on Pre-School policies and administrative procedures, see the printable Parent Handbook. A printable brochure entitled "Quick Facts About Calvary Hill Baptist Church Pre-School" is available by clicking on Quick Facts. These documents will open in PDF format. Click the "Pages" tab of the PDF view to see and select pages to print.

• Program Goals
  The daily program is planned to promote development in all areas of growth: physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual.
  
  
• Curriculum
  We use the Baptist WEE learn Curriculum as a general guide. Each teacher adds other materials for enrichment. There are activities in art, music, science, math, and language arts, as well as social and physical activities. Your child's experiences may include: blocks, sand and water, dramatic play, puppets, cooking and tasting foods, circle time (listening and talking), and exploring creative materials.
  
  Learning activities are designed to be relevant to the lives of young children. We encourage personal care, self-confidence, self-control, problem solving, and the acceptance of responsibility to God and others.
  
  
• Chapel Time
  The children and their teachers join the Director and Pastor in the church sanctuary for a brief (10-15 min.) time, during which songs are sung, a Bible story is read, and a short prayer is offered. The children become aware of our loving God and his son Jesus, and of His love for them as unique and special individuals. We are a Christian program; concepts presented are simple and non-doctrinal.
  
  
• Minimum Age
  Children must be 2-1/2 years old by the first day of attendance. Potty training is not a requirement for this class (except for Extended Preschool (1:30 PM-4:00 PM). Children in the 3 year olds classes and up must be potty trained.
  
  
• Class Size
  Staff-Child ratios vary: 1:5 for the 2-1/2 year class (teacher and assistant for 10 students); 1:6 in all other classes (teacher and assistant for 12 students).
  
  
• Health and Safety
  Each child must have a Virginia physical exam certificate, signed by a physician proving immunization and good health . This certificate must be provided before the first day of school.
  
  Staff on duty has training in First Aid, C.P.R., and Health Screening. Regular fire drills are held.
  
  
• Lunch and Snack
  Parents provide a nutritious lunch and beverage. Afternoon care needs an extra snack and drink. We are a peanut free school. Please do not send peanut butter or nut related foods in your child's lunch.
  
  
• Fees
  Annual Registration Fee is per child and non-refundable, due at time of registration.
  
  Annual Activity Fee (Payable in September) is for in-house educational programs and supplies, as well as tote bags furnished upon initial enrollment (one bag for total time of pre-school attendance).
  
  Tuition: Pre-School tuition is paid in 9 monthly payments. Prepaid Tuition (May 2012) is due May 5, 2011 or at time of enrollment. September tuition is due at the 2011 teacher conference. Beginning in October, monthly payments are DUE BY THE FIFTH OF EACH MONTH. A $15.00 LATE FEE IS CHARGED FOR TUITION RECEIVED AFTER THE 5TH. The schedule of tuition fees for 2011-2012 is shown on Pre-School Tuition page and in the Quick Facts brochure..
  
  
• Extended Pre-School (1:30 PM - 4:00 PM)
  POTTY TRAINING REQUIRED. Our extended day program is less structured, but does allow for games, puzzles and craft activities. The classes are multi-age. The children have a rest time; they will need to bring their own large towel, or small blanket, and a small pillow. A separate snack and juice brought from home will be refrigerated. Extended care is available for emergencies if there is an opening that day.
  
  
• Late Pick-Up Fee
  A $1.00 per minute, per family, late fee will be charged for pick-ups later than 1:30 PM or 4:00 PM.
  
  
• Application
  Application is made by filling out the Pre-School Application Form and giving it, with the registration fee, to the Director personally. Registration for the school year 2011-2012 begins February 7, 2011 for families with children currently enrolled in the program. Open registration begins February 22, 2011.
  Click Pre-School Application Forms for printable forms. These forms will open in PDF format. To view all forms click the "Pages" tab of the PDF view. Please allow about 15 seconds for the PDF view to open. For regular Pre-School enrollment, submit pages 1 and 2.
  
  
• Withdrawal Policy
  If you withdraw your child, please notify the Director 30 days in advance of the withdrawal date, in writing. If the child is withdrawn March 1st, or thereafter, the May tuition will not be refunded unless the space is filled by a new student. Changes in days of attendance also require 30 days written notice.
  
  
• Calendar
  The school year for the pre-school begins in September and runs through May. All Fairfax County holidays and other school closings are observed, including changes in daily schedules due to inclement weather. Additional changes, or exceptions, vary from year to year.