Weekday Preschool Ministry

Welcome to Hickory Grove Baptist Weekday Preschool!   
 

The purpose of the program is:

- to honor God by providing quality care and facilitating growth in the lives of young children in a loving and safe environment where they can develop spiritually as they grow emotionally, physically, cognitively and socially.
- to provide a Christian service to the families and children of the community.
- to support values of the Christian home.
- to foster learning and allow the child to develop socially in an age-appropriate environment.
- to provide facilities where all are welcome regardless of race, color, sex or national and ethnic origin.
 

We believe that:

- parents are the primary educators of their children spiritually, physically, emotionally, academically and socially and that the Christian preschool should cooperate with parents to provide a Christian education for the child.
- early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploring and discovery.
- hands-on activities provide the best learning experiences and play activities with a purpose provide a stimulating environment in which children can explore God's world.
 
Planned within the framework of our purpose and philosophy the curriculum includes:
- sharing and conversation time: show and tell
- stories, songs, finger plays, dramatization
- creative art activities and crafts
- working with paints, crayons, blocks and manipulatives
- learning to respond rhythmically
- games and large muscle activities                                            
- acquiring good health and hygiene habits
- field trips throughout the community
- food preparation
- science and nature activities
- exposure to shapes, colors, numbers and letters
- learning to share, plan, think, and reason while working and playing with others
- experiencing and learning foundational truths of Christian faith; example: Bible stories, Bible thoughts, prayers
 

Teachers and Class Size

- 16:2 for 4 year old, 5 day
- 16:2 for 4 year old, 2 day and 3 day
- 12:2 for 3 year old, 2 day and 3 day
Lead and Team teachers are provided.
 
Teacher and classroom assignment and class size are subject to change. We regret that we cannot always honor teacher requests.
 

Admissions, Registration and Tuition Fees

The program admits all children regardless of race, color, nationality or religious backgrounds. A child must be either 3 or 4 years old on or before October 16. All children must be potty trained.
 
Applications and registration fee of $80.00 must be turned in on the day of registration. The fee is fixed and applicable anytime during the year. Registration fees are refundable until May 22, 2009 only if the program is full and your child's spot is filled from the waiting list.   A 30 day notice is preferred if you must leave the program.  
 
Tuition is calculated by yearly amounts divided evenly over a 9-month period from September 2010 through May 2011.
 
2 day (TTH) 3's                    $1035.00 per year/ $115.00 per month
3 day (MWF) 3's and 4's     $1395.00 per year/ $155.00 per month
5 day (M-F) 3’s and 4's       $2160.00 per year/ $240.00 per month
 
 
*Tuition is due on the first day of each month. You will receive a statement of payment due the month preceding the due date. Payment is considered late on the 10th of the month; a $10.00 late fee will be assessed for past due accounts. If tuition is not received by the 30th of the month, your child will be removed from the program unless specific arrangements have been made. Any questions concerning tuition should be directed to Lisa Holshouser at 704-531-4059. Refunds will not be made for any reason. A $15.00 fee is charged on all returned checks.

Calendar Year and Preschool Hours

The calendar year is from September to May.  The preschool is in session from 9:00am to 1:00pm, Monday through Friday. A late pick up fee will be charged for children who are not picked up at 1:00pm.

 

Health Requirements and Emergency Information

An up to date immunization record is required prior to entering school on September 1st. Pertinent health information is to be filled out at the time of registration. A physical is not required, but immunizations must be current. Every child must have completed emergency information on file.
 

Observance of Teacher Workdays, Holidays, etc.

We will closely follow the same calendar as Hickory Grove Baptist Christian School except for beginning and closing dates. We will be closed for students on most all teacher workdays and all holidays. When Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools are closed due to the snow, ice or any other reason, our program will also be closed.
 

Student Applications

Student applications will be available in the office of PS and/or MMO.           
 

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