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Preschool
Every weekday morning from 9:10 AM to 1:00 PM. Contact Ashley Blackmon for details at:704-764-3602 or ashley@bethlehemchurchonline.org
Every weekday morning from 9:10 AM to 1:00 PM, the halls and classrooms at Bethlehem are filled with laughter, tiny voices, music and excitement. Our preschool for children ages 18 months - 5 years is a safe environment for children to learn and grow. It is a special place where children are loved, respected and feel safe while away from mom.
Our two year old students begin to learn trust, while they begin to realize that mom will come back and their teacher cares and will protect them.
Our three year old students begin to learn about the world around them and that it no longer revolves around them!
Our "sponge-like" four year old students take in so much through all their senses as they prepare for "Big School" and the many years of education in front of them.
By the time a child is ready to leave preschool they will probably know how to write their name, know their colors and shapes, their ABC's and numbers, know 26 Bible verses and that Jesus loves them very much. They will know how to share, how to listen, how to obey and how make new friends. They use their fine motor skills as they color and paint and cut and those large muscle skills to run and climb.
Come tour our facilities, discover our more about our school and see what a special place we are for kids.
Contact Ashley Blackmon for details at:
704-764-3602 or ashley@bethlehemchurchonline.org
OUR PURPOSE AND IDENTITY
Our primary objective is to provide a safe and happy atmosphere in which children can grow spiritually and socially. We offer a variety of enrichment activities to prepare children for Kindergarten and the educational environment.
We desire to be a bridge for each child between home and "big school" to ready them for their educational years that follow.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe that children develop to their fullest potential in a Christian atmosphere; therefore, we consider the developmental needs of the children's growth in all areas - physical, emotional, mental and spiritual - as a continuous interrelated process.
We believe that children function better around children of similar ages; therefore, children are grouped according to birth dates and arranged in regular school year ages.
We believe that children need to be exposed to many different positive things to become well-rounded individuals; therefore, we provide a balanced curriculum including music, finger plays, Bible stories and field trips along with activities emphasizing numbers, letters, shapes and colors.
We believe that children absorb attitudes and behaviors from the people surrounding them; therefore, we strive to present the best role models possible.
Bethlehem Preschool employs a trained teaching staff to nurture and guide each child. Every classroom has a lead teacher and an assistant teacher.
Average Class size: 1/8 for 3 and 4 year classes
1/6 for 2 year classes
We have an in-house library program for kids to check out books to take home.
We offer special science and cooking classes during the year.
Extended Day: Twice a month we offer the opportunity for parents to allow their children to stay until 3 pm. Cost is $10 per child. Preschool teachers supervise.
Birthday parties for every student (Parents are always welcome)
Thanksgiving Program for three-year-old families
Happy Birthday, Jesus party at Christmas
Christmas Nativity Play for four-year-old families
Valentine parties
Easter Egg Hunts
Four year old classes Graduation night
We offer a fabulous summer camp one week in June
PRESCHOOL HOURS
ALL CLASSES WILL MEET FROM
9:10 AM - 1 PM
(Doors open at 9:00 AM)
Registration Fee: $100
FOUR YEAR CLASS: M - TH:
$240
FOUR YEAR CLASS: T-W-TH:
$210
THREE YEAR CLASS: M-TH:
$245
THREE YEAR CLASS: T-W-TH:
$215
TWO YEAR CLASS:
2 days $190
3 days $225
4 days $250
(Prices are per month)
School starts after Labor Day. We follow the Union County Public Schools Calendar.