Annandale United Methodist Church

Celebrating 50 years of Educational Excellence!

 

 

 

Sherril L. Reid

Asst. Director

WPS@annandale-umc.org

 

  

 

Welcome to the AUMC Weekday Preschool! 

 

 

Principles and Objectives

Our primary objective is to assist each child in developing into happy, healthy, self-confident individuals. Our program builds a strong foundation for later academic education by encouraging self-motivated learning. We are committed to creating communities for children and families that:

• provide a developmentally appropriate, stimulating, and creative curriculum
• foster the development of language and early literacy
• create opportunities to practice large and small motor skills
• promote early math skills
• develop an appreciation for music, rhythm, and movement
• expose children to a wide variety of artistic activities
• explore a world of science, discovery, and experimentation
• provide a safe and nurturing environment
• respect and accept people of all cultures, religions, abilities, genders, ages, and family structures
• provide experiences which enhance each child’s social, physical, intellectual, emotional and creative growth
• offer a curriculum that is child-centered, open-ended, process oriented, and play-based
• help children understand their own feelings and the feelings of others
• allow children choices and decision-making opportunities
• develop self-control and self-discipline
• enhance positive growth, development, self-esteem, confidence, individuality, autonomy, and success

These goals are incorporated into the daily lesson plans through developmentally appropriate practices. All children are encouraged to progress at their own pace and according to individual needs and abilities.

      Our children are our future. Let us help them grow through:

• Leadership
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Creativity
• Values and Ethics
• Empathy
• Citizenship

Accreditation and Licensure

The Weekday Preschool is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, a division of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC accreditation is the mark of a high quality program and indicates that the program is continually striving to provide the best educational opportunities for your child.  For more information on the standards maintained by nationally accredited programs, visit their website at www.naeyc.org.

The Weekday Preschool is also licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services.  To view the standards required of state licensed programs, you can visit their website at www.dss.virginia.gov.

 

Curriculum

The curriculum adheres to the theory that children learn best through play. The daily curriculum offers a variety of hands-on learning activities and provides experiences for social interaction, inquiry, and skill development. The children are provided with a wide range of developmentally appropriate experiences to include music, science, early math, early literacy, language enrichment, art, sensory activities, creative movement, dramatic play, cooking activities, and computers.

 

Faculty

WPS lead teachers are degreed and experienced. Assistant Teachers are either degreed, have an early Childhood credential (CDA), or are actively working towards one.

Security checks are performed on each staff member. Hiring practices are non-discriminatory. Continuing education opportunities are required annually and made available to all teachers.

Classes

Each classroom maintains a safe and age-appropriate child-to-staff ratio. There is a lead teacher and an assistant teacher in each classroom. In concurrence with Fairfax County Public Schools, class assignments are based on the age of the child by September 30. 

 

Families

Our program also supports families in a variety of ways to facilitate effective parenting by providing educational opportunities throughout the school year. One way we do this is through morning and evening Parent Coffees with speakers on topics of interest to families with young children.

 

Preschool Hours

9:00AM - *12:00NOON

 

*2:30PM and 5:30PM dismissal options also available.

[See Extended Day and Late Day Classes below.]

 

 Classes for *3-Year-Olds

• Two mornings (M -T)
• Three mornings (W-Th-F  or  T-W-Th)
• Four mornings (M-T-W-Th)
  

*Children must be 3-years-old by September 30 and independantly toilet trained.
Maximum Class Size is14 children with a lead teacher and an assistant teacher.

 

Classes for *4-Year-Olds

• Three mornings (M-T-W)
• Four mornings (T-W-Th-F)
• Five mornings (M-T-W-Th-F)

 

*Children must be 4-years-old by September 30.
Maximum class size is 18 children with a lead teacher and an assistant teacher.

 

 

Extended Day & Late Day Classes

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays, the Early Learning Program offers Weekday Preschoolers an EXTENDED DAY option until 2:30PM  and a LATE DAY option until 5:30PM.

Click here for more information and downloadable applications for the Late Day and Extended Day classes.

 

Wait List

A wait list is maintained for all classes and is accommodated throughout the school year as classroom spaces become available. A new wait list begins at registration time each year.

 

Inclement Weather Policy

The Weekday Preschool follows the decision of Fairfax County Public Schools regarding school closures due to inclement weather. If there is a one or two hour delayed opening, the Weekday Preschool will open at 10:00AM.

 

**REGISTERING NOW FOR FALL**

 

Registration Dates for 2012-2013:

• February 28 at 3:00PM - Applications are processed for AUMC church members
• March 6 at 3:00PM - Applications are processed for families currently enrolled in ELP, WPS, or CDC
• March 13 at 3:00PM - Applications are processed for alumnus families, waitlisted families, and then first-time registering families. We will continue to enroll students until classes are filled, and then waitlists will be formed.
 

Open House Tours for 2012-13:

You are invited to attend an Open House Tour and Information Session with the Director on the following dates: 

Thursday, January 12 (WPS - 9:30AM  or  ELP - 10:30AM)
• Tuesday, January 24 (WPS - 9:30AM  or  ELP - 10:30AM)
Wednesday, February 8 (WPS - 9:30AM or ELP - 10:30AM)
Thursday, February 23 (WPS - 9:30AM or ELP - 10:30AM)

 

*Please sign in at the school office (room 122) when you arrive, and you will receive a portfolio of information and be directed to the Conference Room where the Open House Session begins.

Click here to Download a Registration Form

*Please note that the tuition prices for the 2012-13 school year will be published after being voted upon by the AUMC Weekday Child Development Committee on February 6, 2012. The current school year tuition rates are posted below.

2011-2012 Monthly Tuition Payment

There is a 15% sibling discount for additional children.

2-day classes	$193
3-day classes	$290
4-day classes	$387
5-day classes	$472

 

Registration Fee = $125 per family

 
The registration fee is non-refundable and is payable only upon placement in the program.

 

      2          FCPS Teacher Workday - No school

     12         Open House for WPS (9:30AM) & ELP (10:30AM)

     16         Martin Luther King Holiday - No school  

 

 

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Don't miss our next

 

KIDS' STUFF
CONSIGNMENT SALE

Saturday, May 5, 2012

9:00AM - 1:00PM

 

Toys, books, clothes, furniture, bikes, outdoor equipment, strollers, car seats, infant needs, maternity wear, and much more!

 

For more information on the sale or to learn how to consign items, please go to:

 AUMCConsignmentSale.com

 

 

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