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The Preschool @ First

There are openings in the P.M. 4-year-old class!

August 17, 2012
The Preschool @ First has openings available in our afternoon 4-year-old class! The class will meet on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 12:30–3 p.m., dependent upon full enrollment.  If you are looking for a strong, Christian-based preschool, please consider The Preschool @ First!  Registration forms can be picked up at First Presbyterian Church in Beaver or by calling Michelle Altenhof at 724-774-7926. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.  If you have any questions about our program, please call Aimee LeMasters at 724-774-6874.

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The First Presbyterian Church Preschool was organized in 1976 for the purpose of meeting the social, academic, physical, and spiritual needs of the children of the church and the surrounding communities. The Preschool continues to provide the highest quality program in the context of Christian love and nurture.

The Preschool has many unique and wonderful qualities. The staff sees each child as a ‘one-of-a-kind’ creation of God, deserving of the highest respect and value. Each child is viewed at his/her own development level to encourage his/her sense of self-worth.

Large group activities include storytelling, Bible stories, learning games, snack time, guests, field trips, and birthday and holiday celebrations. All activities contribute to the development of the children’s perceptual, large and fine motor skills.

Socialization takes place through small group play and circle activities stressing cooperation and listening. The children are encouraged to develop their independence through decision-making, problem solving, self-help and creative expression. Encouragement in these areas is essential to kindergarten readiness.

The committee and teaching staff of the First Presbyterian Church Preschool invite you and your child to experience fun and learning in an atmosphere of Christian love – find out that things really happen at The Preschool @ First!

Our 3-year-old program meets every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9 to 11:30 a.m.  Students must be 3 years old by September 1 of the current year to enroll. *

Our 4-year-old program offers two classes. Each session meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from either 9 to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 to 3 p.m. Students must be 4 years old by September 1 of the current year to enroll. *

* For either class, your child must be completely potty-trained prior to registration.

The Preschool uses two cheery, well-equipped rooms on the first floor of the First Presbyterian Church. Clean, convenient restrooms are located between the rooms completely separate from the rest of the church. Large muscle play areas are available inside the rooms and church.

Our curriculum operates on a 2-year cycle especially to accommodate preschoolers to be nurtured for an additional year before moving on to kindergarten.

A non-refundable registration fee of $25 is to be included with the completed registration form.

Tuition is $680 per year for the 4-year-old program ($85/month) and $520.00 per year ($65/month) for the 3-year-old program.  The first month’s tuition is due by August 15.  Each subsequent monthly tuition payment is due by the 15th of each month, September through April.  Receipt of the first month’s tuition guarantees enrollment.

Limited tuition assistance is available for qualified applicants.  For confidential information, contact Aimee LeMasters at 724-774-6874.

The Preschool is under the direction of the Session of the First Presbyterian Church.  An advisory committee of staff and lay members supervises the administration of the school.

The Preschool @ First is located at 252 College Avenue in Beaver, Pennsylvania and can be reached directly at 724-774-6398.