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"Because
we affirm that all children are a gift of God, created by God and created
good; all children are a gift to the whole of the human community."
-From A Vision for children and Church
congregational ministries, PCUSA
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1201 Blackstone
Avenue
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804)458-3180, (804)452-3240
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General Information
Entrance Requirements
Tuition and Fees
Days and Hours
Curriculum
Pupil to Teaching Staff Ratio
Play Areas
Field Trips and Events
Worship
Statement of Compliance
Public Liability Insurance
Discipline
Reporting Child Abuse
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WPCP Registration Form
Registration
Fee waived if student is registered by August 1, 2012!
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General Information
- Woodlawn
Presbyterian Christian Preschool, WPCP, conducts a half day program
providing children with a safe place where they can develop social and
educational skills as curious individuals in a Christian environment.
Our program is based on the knowledge that these early years are ones
of phenomenal development-physical, mental, emotional, social and
spiritual. The A Beka curriculum challenges the child to
experience God through language, numbers, nature, art, music, and the
community itself. The preschool provides an atmosphere of love and
acceptance for each child.
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Administration:
- Jeff Butler,
Pastor
- Jerry Williams,
School Board Chair
- Felecia Jones,
Director
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Entrance Requirements
- Children of any race,
religion, and/or creed are welcome. A child is eligible for enrollment
in the Three-Year-Old Preschool class if he or she is three years old
by September 30th of the current school year and is toilet trained. A
child is eligible for enrollment in the Four-Year-Old Pre-Kindergarten
class if he or she is four years old by September 30th of the current
school year and toilets independently.
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Tuition and fees:
PART-TIME PROGRAM
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Three-Year-Old
Preschool
3 Days per Week (Tu-Th)
9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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Three-Year-Old
Preschool
5 Days per Week
9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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Four-Year-Old
Pre-Kindergarten
5 Days per Week
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Registration Fee
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$50.00
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$50.00
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$50.00
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Supply Fee
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$50.00
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$50.00
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$75.00
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Monthly Tuition
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$135.00
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$185.00
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$190.00
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FULL-TIME PROGRAM
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Three-Year-Old
Preschool
5 Days per Week
7:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
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Four-Year-Old
Pre-Kindergarten
5 Days per Week
7:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
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Registration Fee
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$50.00
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$50.00
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Supply Fee
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$50.00
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$75.00
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Monthly Tuition
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$495.00
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$495.00
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Days and Hours
- The Preschool year
begins in September and ends in May.
- In the event of
inclement weather the Hopewell City Public Schools closing schedule is
followed. However, since WPCP opens almost two hours later than
Hopewell Schools, the preschool's opening will not be affected
by 1 or 2 hour delays. If Hopewell Schools Are Closed, WPCP IS
Closed.
- For Part-time
students an Extended Day Program is available. The Extended Day
Program (EDP) provides supervision and activities for children whose
parents need to bring them before the school day starts (beginning at
7:00 am) or pick them up after the end of the school day (ending at
4:15 pm). Extended Day is available only on days that a child attends
preschool.
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Curriculum
- Three-Year-Old
Preschool Class A BEKA Learning Objectives
- Language Arts
- Recognition of
name, sound, and picture for short vowels and consonants.
- Formation of
vowels and consonants in upper and lower case.
- Language
development and listening skills that include color words, shapes,
animals, transportation, countries, community helpers, health,
safety, manners and science.
- Numbers
- Simple counting
- Number Concepts
- Bible
- Hymns/Choruses
- Memory verses
- Lessons such as
Creation, Noah, Boy Samuel, Daniel, Boyhood of Jesus, Zacchaeus and
Good Samaritan
- Four-Year-Old
Pre-Kindergarten Class A BEKA Learning Objectives
- Language Arts
- Recognition of
name, sound, and picture of long and short vowels and consonants
- Sounding of blends
and one and two vowel words
- Reading of
sentences and stories with one and two vowel words
- Manuscript
Writing
- Formation of
letters, blends, and words
- First name
- Poetry
- Language
- Language
development and listening skills that include color words, shapes,
animals, transportation, countries, community helpers, health,
safety, manners and sciences
- Numbers
- Number
recognition and counting 1-100
- Number concepts
1-20
- Numbers before
and after 1-20
- Numbers largest
and smallest 1-20
- Addition facts
numbers 1-9 (+1)
- Bible
- Lessons such as
Creation, Noah, Boy Samuel, Daniel, Boyhood of Jesus, Zacchaeus and
Good Samaritan (includes memory verses and hymns/choruses)
- The child benefits
from the experience and creativity our teachers offer. Our Teachers
select a variety of Christian activities that are appropriate for the
child's stage of development. There is a balance of active and quiet,
indoor and outdoor, teacher-led and self-directed activities.
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Pupil to Teaching Staff Ratio
- Our pupil to
teaching staff ratio is well within the Commonwealth of Virginia
requirements of 10:1.
- WPCP is equipped to
facilitate 42 students.
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Play Areas
- There is a fenced
outdoor play area that is easily accessed from the Art Room. There are
slides, a playhouse, tunnel, seesaws, and sand box. There is also an
indoor area that can be used for inclement weather or for activities
that require more space.
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Field Trips and Events
- Three-Year-Old
Preschool Class
- Most of the
special events for this class will take place at school. The teachers
will inform parents of an "away" activity so they can make
plans to accompany their child and provide transportation.
- Four-Year-Old
Kindergarten Class
- This class will
have some events at school, but will venture out a bit more. A parent
is expected to accompany their child and provide transportation. The teacher
will inform parents in advance of any trips, so that parents can plan
accordingly.
- Field trips can be
very special for both parent and child.
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Worship
- Habits of prayer
and praise will be a part of each day's experience and we will
acknowledge God's love and care for us. Bible stories, prayer time,
singing, and weekly Chapel offer opportunities and examples for
character building. The WPC pastor will visit with the children from
time to time.
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Statement of Compliance
- Woodlawn
Presbyterian Christian Preschool is exempt from licensure and
classified as an "Exempt" Child Day Center, which must be inspected
annually by the local health and fire department. Our facilities
(classrooms, bathrooms, play areas, etc.) meet the Commonwealth of
Virginia's and City of Hopewell's licensing requirements for each
child's health and safety. Standards for health sanitation, water
supply, building codes, and the statewide fire prevention code are
met.
- The staff is
prayerfully selected, with consideration given to their personal
relationship with Jesus Christ, active church membership, love for
children, education and experience. All staff members are certified
annually by a doctor to be free of any disability that prevents them
from caring for children. Criminal records and the state child abuse
register are checked for all staff members.
- The preschool is a
ministry of Woodlawn Presbyterian Church which is a 503c tax-exempt,
nonprofit religious institution. We operate within the state mandated
child to staff ratio of 10 children to 1 staff member. Our physical
capacity is 42 chidlren.
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Public Liability Insurance
- Woodlawn
Presbyterian Christian Preschool is covered by the current Church
Comprehensive Insurance Plan.
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Discipline
- The Preschool reinforces
positive behavior and good manners. We amply praise children for
acceptable behavior. Should misbehavior occur, we demonstrate
unconditional love for the child while pointing out the behavior that
is unacceptable. We encourage children to take responsibility for
their own behavior, and give many opportunities for them to make
positive changes. If inappropriate behavior continues, a time out will
be observed. We will explain to the child why the action cannot be
permitted. After a brief period, the child is reminded of alternative
choices that are acceptable, taken by the hand, and invited to rejoin
the group activity. This process helps the child to learn
acceptable behavior and at the same time provides an opportunity to
experience love, forgiveness, and reconciliation by the staff and
classmates.
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Reporting Child Abuse
- Virginia state law
requires all child providers to report suspected child abuse or neglect
or be subject to a criminal penalty. Our teachers are aware of this
responsibility and if such a case arises they will report to the
Director, Chairman of the School Board, or the Pastor, who in turn
will alert Child Protective Services of the Department of Social
Services. Under this law, the persons reporting the incident are
protected from reprisal by holding all records and reports
confidential.
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