Winter Park Presbyterian Church

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	Laurel Zinssar, Director Cherry Hooven, Administrative Assistant Suzanne Lomas, Head Teacher Monica Abel, Bookkeeper Linda Coughlin, Secretary 400 S. Lakemont Avenue Winter Park, Florida 32792 407-629-0727	Office hours 8:00 am to 3:30 pm School hours 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Extended day hours 8:00 am to 9:00 am 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
	~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Childhood, it comes only once. As a parent, you want the best for your child. It’s important to know that he or she is being cared for by responsible, loving adults in a safe environment. You want the peace of mind of knowing that your child will receive the best available supervision, appropriate education and personal attention. That is exactly what you will find at Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool. Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool has served the community for over 20 years. The school is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and has received the Florida Gold Seal of Excellence. Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool has an excellent reputation in the community and prides itself on our excellent teacher-child ratios. The teachers have excellent early childhood credentials and receive continuous training throughout the year. We reward our staff for continuing their education. Mission Statement Our goal is to foster an environment in which a child, at his or her own pace, may develop the ability to think independently and begin to learn the social skills that are a necessary first step in the maturation process. Additionally, we provide an atmosphere in which a child can develop self-respect, self-reliance, and self-discipline. While the preschool offers an excellent developmentally appropriate curriculum, we are committed to enhancing spiritual growth by promoting Christian beliefs and values. We believe that, through the array of experiences our school can offer to the children and their parents, each child will have the opportunity to grow mentally, emotionally, and socially. The curriculum will also enhance the quality of each child’s spiritual life and make our students feel proud to be children of God and a welcome part of the community of faith. *Our Philosophy* At Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool we understand that play is how children learn. Our expectations are that the teachers and assistants provide a successful preschool environment, using a developmentally appropriate curriculum of hands-on activities. Helping each child develop to his or her full potential physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually is our goal. Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool will provide children with the kind of environment that will encourage them to learn, grow and be happy. We strive to provide a curriculum that is consistent, organized, carefully planned and provides abundant opportunities to learn. We use a curriculum that incorporates the philosophies and theories of the best child development specialists in education and brain research as well as the tenets of Christian education in the Presbyterian Church. This developmentally appropriate curriculum meets the highest standards of excellence. *A Little Background* We are proud of the reputation and growth of Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool. Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool celebrated our twentieth year in 2005. The faculty and staff of the Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool are an excellent group of experienced, qualified educators and child care professionals. Our administrative staff and teaching staff will meet your child’s daily needs professionally and efficiently as well as warmly and with great care. Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool faculty members make themselves available for discussion of your child’s needs during non-work hours one evening each week and will hold formal parent-teacher conferences with you at least once a year. They will keep you informed of your child’s interests and activities through monthly calendars and newsletters. Our toddler staff members will maintain an adult-child ratio that allows for individual attention and safety. Our toddler program is not a baby sitting service, but a program of specific age appropriate experiences offered in an atmosphere of warmth and love. *Hours of Operation* Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool begins formally at 9:00 am and ends at 1:00 pm. Extended Day hours are 8:00 am- 3:30 pm. *Classes Days Offered Age __* Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) 4 or 5 day program 4 by 9/1/10 Threes M/T/W, W/TH/F & 5 day 3 by 9/1/10 Twos M/T, TH/F & 5 day 2 by 9/1/10 Toddlers 1 to 5 days depending on availability 1 by 9/1/10 Exceptions to these age policies are not recommended, but may be requested in writing to the Director, who will meet with the Education Director and teacher.
	2010- 2011 Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool Calendar (Subject to Change)
	2010-2011 Calendar (click icon to print) Meet Your Teacher Day Friday, August 20, 2010 First Day of School Monday, August 23, 2010 Labor Day- *No School* Monday, September 6, 2010 Dad’s Day Lunch Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Staff Workday – *No School* Friday, October 15, 2010 Fall Family Festival – *No School – 2’s, 3’s, 4’s* Friday, October 29, 2010 Thanksgiving Holiday- *No School* Monday - Friday, Nov. 22-26, 2010 Staff Holiday Party – *No Ex Day* Thursday, December 9, 2010 Holiday Program – *No Ex Day* Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Christmas Holidays – *No School* December 20, 2010 - January 2, 2011 Return to School Monday, January 3, 2011 Martin Luther King Day, *No School* Monday, January 17, 2011 Parent Conferences - *No School* Friday, January 21, 2011 President’s Day - *No School* Monday, February 21, 2011 Patriot’s Parade – *No Ex Day* Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Spring Break - *No School* Monday- Friday, March 28-April 1, 2011 Return to School Monday, April 4, 2011 Teacher Appreciation Lunch- *No Ex Day* Thursday, April 21, 2011 Good Friday Friday, April 22, 2010 Memorial Day - *No School* Monday, May 30, 2011 Last Day of School – *No Ex Day* Wednesday, June 8, 2011

	*Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)* Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool has been accepted as a provider for the State-mandated VPK program. We have two programs: VPK which meets the state required 540 hours and is completely paid for by the state; and VPK Plus which will have added hours for a small additional fee. As always, our high standards will apply. Each class will have no more than 18 children and all of the teachers have their required credentials. The Letter People will be used. The curriculum meets the Florida Voluntary Pre-kindergarten Standards developed by the Florida Department of Education, the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children standards. *Pizza Wednesday* Pizza day is Wednesday and is available for five day 2’s, three’s and four’s. In order for your child to participate in Pizza Wednesday, you must sign up and pay for the semester in advance. Extended Day Extended Day is available for all children. Tickets for Extended Day are pre-purchased in the Office. There is a discount on Extended Day Tickets for those who must use Extended Day every day. For parents who regularly use Extended Day, books of 200 tickets may be purchased at the beginning of the semester at the old price of $4.00 each. This will be charged in four installments on your tuition invoice. Extended Day Hours Fees 8:00 (by appointment) to 8:30 $2.00 8:30 – 9:00 $2.00 1:00 – 2:30 $5.00 2:30 – 3:30 $5.00
	Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool Tuition and Fees Fall 2010 – Spring 2011 Tuition Monthly Tuition/Discount Rate* VPK Plus – 5 days $137 VPK Plus – 4 days $112 Non-VPK – 5 days $399/$359 Non-VPK - 4 days $320/$288 3 year old – 5 days $399/$359 3 year old – 3 days $254/$229 2 year old – 5 days $399/$359 2 year old – 2 days $182/$164 Toddlers $92/$83 month X number of days/week Discount applies to active church members and siblings. Materials Fee (Non refundable) One-Time Fee* VPK & VPK Plus $0 Non-VPK – 5 days $160 Non-VPK - 4 dyas $145 3 year old – 5 days $160 3 year old – 3 days $130 2 year old – 5 days $160 2 year old – 2 days $110 1 day Toddlers $45 per day To Register: This fee must be paid in order to secure a spot in the program. Classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis. Non-refundable registration fee for all Toddlers through 3 year old classes is $200 VPK has no registration fee. VPK Plus registration fee is $200.