Bethel Weekday Preschool Preschool at it's finest

BPC Weekday Preschool 19920 Bethel Church Rd. Cornelius, NC 28031 Preschool Director: Ginny McCann 704.896.3103 gmccann@bethel-pc.org Mission Statement: Our mission is to nurture the growth of children and their families by providing a Christian environment that will enrich them spiritually, intellectually, physically and emotionally. Our program is a self-supporting outreach ministry to members of Bethel Presbyterian Church and the surrounding community. Educational Philosophy: By combining imaginative play with creative work, we can help prepare your child not only for kindergarten, but also for many other challenges. Our program offers a variety of experiences to help your child grow into a more sensitive, capable and creative individual. Supervised learning and play in both self-selected and teacher-guided activities will give your child the opportunity to, Develop essential skills in language, listening, math, science, and observation Develop a sense of self worth Grow socially and learn to respect the rights of others through associations with peers and adults Participate in hands on activities that develop creativity and self expression. ...In addition, students in our program learn of God's love for them. We teach, and encourage, Christian beliefs and values, but we respect all faiths and denominations. Chapel, held once a week in the church sanctuary, is lead by the Director of Christian Education. Admission and Registration: The BPC Weekday Preschool admits students of all religious and ethnic backgrounds and does not discriminate in the administration of admissions or educational policy. We are a non-profit preschool program. Admission to the preschool is determined by lottery. The lottery is conducted in the following order: 1. Currently enrolled children of church members and their siblings. 2. Currently enrolled children of non-church members and their siblings. 3. Children of Bethel members who are not currently enrolled in our program. 4. Siblings of alumni children who have graduated from the program. 5. General Public. The first phase of registration is held in early February for church members and currently enrolled students and siblings. The second phase of registration is open for the general public. Spaces will be filled by lottery process during mid-February. Each family will be notified within a week if space is being held for their child: They have one week to accept the space by making their registration payment. Tours of the program are offered on Friday mornings. Contact the director to schedule a time. The first tuition payment is due August 1st. This payment is for September. Payment is made one month in advance with 9 equal payments. Tuition Fees (2010-2011): 2 day 2's M/W................................... $140 2 day 2's T/TH................................... $140 3 day 3's M/W/F................................ $180 2 day 3's T/TH................................... $135 4 day 4's M-TH.................................. $235 Non refundable registration - $75/child Annual $80 material fee/child Lunch Bunch Days are included in all tuition fees Classes by Birth Date: 2's ................................... 8/30/07-8/31/08 3's ....................................8/30/06-8/31/07 4's ....................................8/30/05-8/31/06 4+ .....................................8/30/04-8/31/05 Child/Teacher Ratios: 2's........................................... 10/2 3's........................................... 12/2 4's........................................... 12/2 Some exceptions may be made to these limits where circumstances are deemed necessary by the Preschool Board. General Information: The children attend school from 9:15 AM-1 PM. Parents provide their child's lunch each day. Our school year runs from September through mid- May. We follow the Charlotte Mecklenburg School system calendar with a few exceptions. The two year old class will have a slow "easing in" period the first two weeks of school. Details will be addressed during the August parent meeting. Immunizations: All children's medical records must be given to the director no later than your child's start date. Click here to view registration process and print application: