Cultivating young hearts and minds.

Often unnoticed in the church’s winding hallways, is the Preschool @ FPC classroom; quiet on Sunday mornings, but brimming with energy, laughs, and smiles during the week. There are two separate preschool classes: one for 3’s (Tues/Thurs) and one for 4’s (Mon, Wed, Fri).  Students are challenged and grow academically in a play-based environment while storing up God’s word and love in their hearts.

*For billing questions/concerns contact Jeff Arnold.

Registration for 25-26 School Year

Early online registration for children of FPC members, currently enrolled 3 year olds, and siblings of alumni, will open at 7 PM, Monday, Jan. 20 and close at 9 AM on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Registration does not re-open until the general public online registration beginning at 9 AM on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Open House:

Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10 AM to noon. Come to learn more, as well as meet the teachers and explore the classroom.

Our Classes

THE 3’s CLASS

Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 11:30 AM

Taught by Michelle O’Leary and Shannon Perez

Tuition is $90/month ($810/year) + a one-time $75 non-refundable registration fee. First months tuition is due May 1st.

Child must turn 3 by August 31st of the school year and be toilet trained.

The first day of school is the Tuesday after Labor Day and follows the Beaver Area School District holiday and day off calendar.

THE 4’s CLASS

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM

Students bring a packed lunch

Taught by Shannon Perez and Susan Grimm

Tuition is $150/month ($1350/year) +  a one-time $75  non-refundable registration fee. First months tuition is due May 1st.

Child must turn 4 by August 31st of the school year and be toilet trained.

The first day of school is the Wednesday after Labor Day and follows the Beaver Area School District holiday and day off calendar.


Our Learning Philosophy

Our approach is hands-on, exploratory learning through play in a variety of engaging centers throughout our classroom. (art, dramatic play, sensory, motor, building and writing).

While playing in centers, children….

  • Learn how to make choices independently

  • Discover new and exciting information about God’s world

  • Enlarge their vocabulary and communication skills

  • Be exposed to varied literature

  • Develop both their gross motor and fine motor skills

  • Engage in dramatic play and imaginative play with their peers

  • Create something new, whether through painting, drawing, sculpting or other options 

  • Learn to be responsive to their peers and resolve conflicts

Our Teachers & Staff

  • Shannon Perez

    4’s LEAD TEACHER & 3’s ASSISTANT

  • Michelle O'Leary

    3’s LEAD TEACHER

  • Susan Grimm

    4’s ASSISTANT TEACHER

FAQs

 

When does registration open?

Registration is online and opens early February for the next school year. Classes fill up quickly so plan to register at 9 AM that morning. When classes become full you will be put on a waitlist. If a class is full, you can add your child to the waitlist by emailing Jeff Arnold, (filling in as Preschool Director).

What is the school year calendar?

Preschool begins the week of Labor Day and ends the week of Memorial Day. We typically follow holidays, days off, and snow/weather closures from the Beaver Area School District school calendar.

How many students are in a class?

There are 14 students in the 3’s Class (Tues/Thurs) and 18 students in the 4’s Class (Mon/Wed/Fri). There is a headteacher and assistant teacher for each class.

Is there orientation at the beginning of the year?

Before the school year begins, there is a parent’s meeting and orientation to hear more about the upcoming year. We’ve found that this orientation goes best when it’s just adults so they can give their undivided attention to the info! We also host Student Visits to the classroom leading up to the first day of school. You’ll sign up for a 30 minute time with your child to come (typically one other family attends at the same time!) and get a tour of the preschool space, do a quick art project, and make sure your child is all ready and excited for their first day at school.

Do you have to attend the church to register for the preschool?

No! We welcome students from families of all different backgrounds. In fact, typically, most of our preschoolers are from outside our church community. We love serving our community by providing a holistic, play-based, Christian preschool right in the heart of Beaver.

 

Please reach out to the Jeff Arnold (filling in as Preschool Director), for more info or additional questions.