First Presbyterian Church Early Preschool

About the Early Preschool

The First Presbyterian Church Early Preschool is a Christ-centered program that follows the Reggio Emilia approach, valuing every child and recognizing that they are beloved children of God, deserving of love, respect, and attention.

Program

• We accept children 18 months – 5 years old.
• The school year begins in late August and ends in mid-May.
  
• Hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. We offer one rest time, after lunch, to all age groups.
• Extended care options are available one hour before and after each school day.
• Two teachers are in every class. 
  
• All classes attend weekly chapel.
• Daily outdoor play happens year-round.
• A summer camp is offered to current students for several weeks in June and July.
• Our curriculum follows the Reggio Emilia approach.

Values

• Learning Through Play: Powerful Interactions
• Outdoor Exploration: Expanding the Horizons
• The Whole Child: Emergent Curriculum
• Community: Building Life-Long Learners
• Family Engagement: Connecting Through Relationships

Licensing & Accreditation

The program is currently licensed through the Department of Human Services (DHS) and is an accredited program of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) since 2014, meeting the highest standards of Early Childhood Education.

Age & Class Groups

Your child’s age group is determined by his or her age on August 15 of the attending school year.

Toddlers | Age: 18-24 Months, must be able to walk and eat independently.
Ratio: 1:4 – Maximum of 8 children per class
Class Options: M/W/F, T/TH, or M-F

2-Year-Olds | Age: 2 years 
Ratio: 1:5 – Maximum of 10 children per class
Class Options: M/W/F, M-TH or M-F

3-Year-Olds | Age: 3 years
Ratio: 1:8 – Maximum of 12 children per class
Class Options: M-TH or M-F

Pre-K | Age: 4 years or 5 years
Ratio: 1:10 – Maximum of 18 children per class
Class Options: M-TH or M-F

Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year is closed.

Registration for the 2025-26 School year will open in January 2025. Click the button below to join the waiting list for the 2024-25 school year.

School Year Registration Process

1. Registration opens in January for the following academic year.
2. Complete the online registration process, indicating the days and/or options desired. A non-refundable registration fee of $85.00 will be due at the time of registration.
3. We will honor priority for acceptance until January 30. Priority for acceptance is as follows:
   1. Current Early Preschool students
   2. Siblings of current EP students
   3. Children of FPC church members and/or siblings of EP alumni
   4. Open registration applicant (everyone else)
4. After January 30, registrations will be processed on a first-come first-serve basis, without the priority listed above.
5. Confirmation of Placement
   1. You will be notified via email of your acceptance into the Early Preschool for the following academic year.
   2. A deposit in the amount equal to your monthly tuition rate, the non-refundable supply fee, and an up-to-date immunization certificate are due after you receive a confirmation letter. The deposit is non-refundable, even if you decide not to attend the Early Preschool. The tuition portion of the deposit will be applied to your first tuition payment.
   3. If your child needs to leave the program for any reason, we require written notice at least 30 days in advance of the child’s last day of school to stop tuition autopay through Brightwheel.
   4. Families pay tuition monthly, through Brightwheel. Autopay can be set up in October of the academic year.

Extended Care (Before- and After-Care)

• Extended care registration for the school year is sent out in July.
• To guarantee a space for your child in Before- or After-Care, they must be registered by the date specified when registration is sent out.
• Before-Care is from 8:00-9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.
• After-Care is from 2:30-3:30 P.M. Monday through Thursday. There is no after-care on Fridays.
• If your child needs to drop Extended Care for any reason, we must receive written notice at least 30 days in advance of the child’s last day to remove Extended Care charges from your Brightwheel autopay.
• Occasional “drop-in” Extended Care is available as space allows for $30/session. You will be invoiced on Brightwheel and payment is due when the reservation is made. Inquiries for the availability of “drop-in” care must be made 24 hours in advance.

Tuition & Fees Information

• Tuition is determined by the age of the child as of August 15, 2024 and the number of days enrolled.
• Tuition is collected through Brightwheel Autopay.
• Invoices are sent on the 3rd of each month and will automatically be withdrawn on the 7th of each month.
• Fee for ACH is 0.6% (min of $0.25 and max of $2).
• Fee for Credit Card is 2.95% of charges on each invoice.
• A deposit in the amount equal to your monthly tuition rate, the non-refundable supply fee is due at enrollment and will be applied to the first month of tuition. This is non-refundable.

Tuition

• 18 Months-24 Months (Birthdate Range: 8/16/2022-3/1/2023)
  1. 2 Days: T/TH | $479
  2. 3 Days: M/W/F | $725
  3. 5 Days: M-F | $1,210
• 2-Years-Old (Birthdate Range: 8/16/2021-8/15/2022)
  1. 2 Days: T/TH | $437
  2. 3 Days: M/W/F | $656
  3. 4 Days: M-TH | $875
  4. 5 Days: M-F | $1,094
• 3-Years-Old (Birthdate Range: 8/16/2020-8/15/2021)
  1. 4 Days: M-TH | $823
  2. 5 Days: M-F | $1,030
• PreK: 4/5-Years-Old (Birthdate Range: 4 by 8/15/2020)

1. 4 Days: M-TH | $823
2. 5 Days: M-F | $1,030

Yearly Supply Fee

The supply fee is determined by the number of days enrolled and collected at time of enrollment.

• 2 Days | $180
• 3 Days | $260
• 4 Days| $345
• 5 Days | $410
• Pre-K | $485