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Good Shepherd Preschool

Since 1970, Good Shepherd Preschool has been committed to building children's confidence through exploration and discovery in a nurturing environment. The Preschool acknowledges the important effect that the early years have on a child's total development, and it endeavors to motivate children to anticipate future school experiences with enthusiasm and confidence. Throughout their day with us, children will participate in activities related to reading readiness, math concepts, science, social studies, music, arts and crafts, aerobics, and creative play. 
We invite you to call or visit our Preschool any time to obtain further information from Joan Barker, Director, at 703-323-6120.

***Preschool Family Festival***

Eligibility Registration

Tuition and Fees

Schedule Class Offerings

Special Services

Events Parent's Survey Responses

2008 - 2009 Program

Eligibility: 

Good Shepherd Preschool offers classes for 3,4 & 5 - year - olds. Children must be 3 or 4 by September 30, 2008 for the 3 and 4 year - old classes and 5 by December 31, 2008 for the 5 - day transition class.

Registration:

Registration information for next year includes:

• 3 year old classes - Child must be 3 by Sept. 30, 2008 (Child must be potty trained)

• 4 year - old classes - child must be 4 by Sept. 30, 2008

• Transition (5 year - old) class     

• January 1 - 11 - Priority registration for church members

• January 14 - 25  -  Priority registration for "in - house" (a.k.a. returning students or siblings of current students)

• Jan.29 - Feb 2  -  "Future - File" families

• February 4 - Registration open to the public

Registration forms and 2008 - 2009 information pamphlets will be available in the school office. 

REGISTRATION DURING EACH PERIOD IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. 

A WAITING LISTS FORMS ONCE MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT IS REACHED. 

Tuition and Fee Schedule:

Fees:

Registration Fee: There is a one - time, non - refundable, fee of $75.00 for each program.

Activity Fee: There is a one - time Activity Fee of $85.00 which pays for all field trips, program tickets, Weekly Reader Newspaper, and student insurance.

Tuition:

Threes: (3 by September 30, 2008)

                          T, TH ($155 per month) - 2 days/week

                         MWF  ($210 per month) - 3 days/week

Fours: (4 by September 30, 2008)

                          MWF ($210 per month) - days/week

                          T - F   ($255 per month) - days/week

                         M - F  ($295 per month) - days/week

Five: (5 by December 31, 2008)

                         M - F  ($295 per month) - 5 days/week

  One month's tuition is due by June 1st to complete enrollment.

Schedule and Class Offerings for Fall 2008

 THREE YEAR OLD PROGRAM OPTIONS
(click to view application)

• (3 day) Monday - Wednesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
  Class Size: 10 children per class
   

• (2 day) Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
  Class Size: 10 children per class

FOUR YEAR OLD PROGRAM OPTIONS
(click to view application)

• (3 day) Monday - Wednesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
  Class Size: 12 children per class
   

• (4 day) Tuesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
  Class Size: 14 children per class
   

• (5 day) Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
  Class Size: 14 children per class

FIVE YEAR OLD PROGRAM OPTIONS a.k.a. TRANSITION
(click to view application)

• (5 day) Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
  Class Size: 18 children per class

This year we will be registering the 5 day classes together and dividing them into 4 year olds and transition later in the year.  Therefore there will be 32 spaces available for both 5 - day classes.  Any child  who is kindergarten eligible (turning 5 by Sept. 30, 2008) is guaranteed a space in the transition class.

STAFF Experienced, degreed, CPR and First Aid trained with annual, continuing education requirements

 Special Services

Parent - Teacher Conferences

Parent Interest Programs & Coffee Hours

Parent Lending Library

Fx. County Child Find (services as needed)

Lunch Bunch (optional)

Special Events

Field Trips

Community Helper visits

In - house performances

Songfests

Annual Fun Fair

Thanksgiving Feast

Dad's Night

Mom's Night

Annual Charity Project

Church of the Good Shepherd Preschool
 Parent Survey Responses

"Here's what I think is really unique about Good Shepherd: 1. How calm the environment is  -  all children arrive and leave at the same time, the large middle room allows for siblings and indoor play while maintaining the quiet classroom atmosphere. 2. How friendly and welcoming it is  -  Everyone smiles, says hi to parents, siblings, and visitors and it seems almost everyone knows your name (very unique). 3. The emphasis is truly on learning and socialization necessary for kindergarten vs a daycare/preschool for children."

"I have been satisfied with the programs you offer. The 3 - day preschool was age - appropriate for my "young" 4 year olds and the 5 - day transition class is just right for the year before kindergarten." 

"I have been wonderfully impressed with the program (s), staff and facilities at Good Shepherd."

"Your program has been great for Bryan  -  he is enjoying school so much. Thank you!"

"What I love about Good Shepherd is that it is not a day - care facility masquerading as a preschool."

"We love our Good Shepherd Preschool."

"One thing I really love about Good Shepherd Preschool is that its curriculum is geared toward preschool - age children. During my tour I was glad to see that there were no changing tables or rocking chairs  -  it was clearly a preschool, not a day care facility."

Church of the Good Shepherd ~ 9350 Braddock Road, Burke, Virginia 22015 ~ 703-323-5400 ~ Fax: 703-323-9303 ~ Email Church