First Presbyterian Preschool


First Presbyterian Preschool currently is accepting registrations for the 2010-2011 school year.

First Presbyterian Preschool is a long-established preschool with a reputation for partnering with parents to grow healthy, happy children who have the academic and social skills necessary to successfully navigate the first years of elementary school. 

Offering a safe, clean environment in the heart of First Presbyterian Church’s downtown Colorado Springs campus, this state-licensed program conducts morning classes for 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, and pre-kindergartners.  Because First Presbyterian Preschool is a non-profit program, families pay a reasonable monthly tuition for a quality learning experience.  

Strong Academics

  • Large and cheerful classrooms
  • Certified teachers
  • Age-appropriate, hands-on activities
  • High teacher-to-student ratio
  • Excellent academic preparation for kindergarten

Important Relationships

  • An encouraging environment with engaging group activities where children learn to make friends
  • Students gain crucial classroom etiquette and socialization skills

Success-Building Values

  • Each child is treated as a true gift from God
  • Teaching timeless values through daily Bible stories, verses and Christian Character Trait activities and songs
  • Weekly chapel is exciting and engaging, utilizing the many themed children’s classrooms at First Presbyterian

Physical Fitness

  • Children play daily
  • Modern, well-equipped and gated playground when outdoor weather permits
  • Large indoor gym accessible when weather is inclement

 

Age-Group Specifics

Three-Year-Old Classes

  • Tuesday/Thursday, 9-12 noon
  • Wednesday/Friday, 9-12 noon

Children in three-year-old classes learn math skills, the alphabet, and prewriting skills, and participate in many hands-on science activities.  Teachers place a strong emphasis on social skills and instilling a love of learning.  The curriculum is based on a weekly theme that incorporates fun children's literature.

Four/Five-Year-Old Classes

  • Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9-12 noon
  • Tuesday/Thursday, 9-12 noon

Children in classes for four and five year olds learn the alphabet, rhyming (an important pre-reading skill), math and writing skills, and also participate in many hands-on science activities.  Having researched area kindergartens, First Presbyterian has taken special care to incorporate all the necessary skills your child will need.

Tuition

  • $60/family non-refundable registration fee (first month’s tuition is also due at registration)
  • $140/month for two-day-per-week classes
  • $180/month for three-day-per-week classes

The 2010-2011 Calendar will be available in July 2010.

Parents are a vital partner in their child’s education and are encouraged to visit First Presbyterian classrooms and facilities any time.  Parents are also welcome to help in the classroom or during field trips or special events.

Downloadable copies of the First Presbyterian registration form and school year calendar can be found below  For more information, please contact:

Laura M. Bradley
Director of First Presbyterian Preschool
719.884.6133
lbradley@first-pres.org
 
 

Registration Form 2010-11

Click the title above to download a printable copy of the First Presbyterian Preschool registration form for the 2010-11 school year.

Parent Handbook

First Presbyterian Preschool 2009-10 Calendar

Click on the title above to download a printable copy of First Presbyterian Preschool Calendar for the 2009-2010 year.