First Presbyterian Preschool


First Presbyterian Preschool currently is accepting registrations for the 2011-2012 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
  • Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 9-12 noon
  • Monday - Thursday Pre-K, 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 Preschool has taken special care to incorporate all the necessary skills your child will need.

Pre-K Class

Our Pre-K Class is our most strongly academic class.  Most children in this class will be able to sound out many words and read simple books by the end of the school year.  Since the class meets four days per week, the children will have more opportunities to work on math and science concepts.  They will also learn weekly Bible verses. 


Lunch Bunch Program


We plan to offer an hour long "lunch bunch" program four days per week at First Presbyterian Preschool. This is a great option for you if you work part-time or if you need an extra hour to get some errands done or even meet a friend or husband for lunch.

If you would like your child to attend our lunch bunch program on any given day, you will just need to mark the "lunch bunch" box on your child's classroom sign in sheet. You will also need to provide a peanut free lunch for your child. Your child's teacher will take your child and his/her belongings to the lunch bunch room at 12:00. You will pick your child up at 1:00. During lunch bunch, your child will eat lunch with friends and then have the opportunity for free play in the classroom. The cost for "lunch bunch" is $5.00 per day.

Tuition

  • $60/family non-refundable registration fee (first month’s tuition is also due at registration)
  • $145/month for two-day-per-week classes
  • $185/month for three-day-per-week classes
  • We offer a 10% discount for families with more than one child attending our school

The 2011-2012 Calendar will be available in July 2011.

Parents are a vital partner in their child’s education and we encourage parents to visit First Presbyterian Preschool 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
 
 

Parent Handbook

Click on the title above to download the pdf of the First Presbyterian Preschool Parent Handbook.

2011-2012 Preschool Calendar

Click on the title above to download a printable copy of First Presbyterian Preschool's Calendar for the 2011-2012 year.

Registration Form 2011-2012

Click the title above to download a printable copy of the First Presbyterian Preschool Registration Form for the 2011-2012 school year.

Student Health Forms

Please click on the titles below to download necessary forms.

Health Examination Form

Health Care Plan Form

Asthma Treatment Form

Allergy Treatment Form