FAITH PRESCHOOL

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General Information

Two year old
There are two classes of the two-year old program which meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.  The class is staffed by a teacher and an aide.  Each class meets from 9:00 - 11:30 am.  Class size is limited to 12 children. Parents are urged to bring all equipment their child might need, change of clothes, bottles, special blanket, etc.  All items must be labeled with the child's last name.

Three year old
There are two classes of three day three-year old program which meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. and has a maximum of 14 children in each class. The class is staffed by a teacher and an aide.

Four year old
There are two classes of the five day four-year old program which meets Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Each day the children eat a lunch brought from home. Class size is limited to 16 children and staffed by a teacher and an aide.

Children in both  three and four year old classes must be toilet trained.

Parents of prospective students are invited to observe the classes at any time. Please call the Director (301.881.1416) to make sure that the class will be in session when you plan to visit.  Parents of Faith Preschool children are not required to assist in the classroom; however, they are welcome to share their interests and talents.

Admission Procedure
Admission to the program for two, three and four year olds is open to all children who have reached the appropriate age prior to September 1st. The classes are open to every child, regardless of race, color, creed, or national origin. An application form must be completed and mailed to the Registrar with the non-refundable application fee. Notification of acceptance will be sent in early March, and May’s tuition will be due at that time. If your child leaves Faith Preschool before school ends, May’s tuition will not be refunded.

Health
A complete medical examination is required for each child before attending school. The State of Maryland requires proof of immunization before a child can attend school. Health forms will be sent out upon acceptance and MUST BE RETURNED to the registrar before school starts.

Conferences
A conference is scheduled with the parents of children in the three & four year old classes, once during the year, usually early spring.

Transportation
The school does not arrange transportation, however, car-pooling is encouraged.  Parents are requested to personally escort their child to and from the classroom.  The church bus is used by the Preschool for field trips.

School Calendar
We are open September through May, following closely the Montgomery County Public School calendar. If Montgomery County closes school due to rain, freezing rain, ice or snow, the Preschool also closes. If the county has a two hour delay, the Preschool is closed.

Emergency Procedures
Fire Drills:  The school will conduct a “fire drill” each month that school is in session.  This is a Fire Code requirements as well as a licensing requirement.  We want each student to understand and be aware of the importance of this drill and not be afraid when the fire alarm is sounded.  By practicing, they will know what to do and how to do it.

Lock Down Drills:   The school will conduct one “Lockdown Drill” each semester of the school year.  This type of drill will secure the school building and safely shelter all students, staff and visitors inside the building.  The purpose of this drill is to keep the students safe from any danger outside or inside the building.  During a “lockdown drill” all of the perimeter doors to the building and classroom doors will be locked and will remain locked until the danger or issue outside or inside the building is removed.  To enable everyone to remain safe, no one will be allowed to enter the building or leave the building until the Director authorizes such a release.

 Shelter-In-Place Drills:   The “Shelter-in-Place” drill will be conducted one time a semester each school year.  The purpose of this drill is to be prepared to move to safe location within the building in case of severe weather or tornados.

Please remember that these safety practice drills are done to help maintain our school as safe place to learn and work.

Parent Meetings
A special orientation for parents and students will be held in August. This will provide an opportunity to meet the teachers and become familiar with the classrooms. Back-To School Night for parents will be scheduled prior to the first day of school. This is an evening for teachers and parents to talk about the curriculum, schedules, answer questions, etc.

Costs
A non-refundable $250.00 check is due with the application. Tuition is due by the 1st of each month.