Amherst Presbyterian Preschool
Amherst Presbyterian Preschool is a Christian based program founded with the belief that preschool age children thrive in a positive, nurturing environment with ample opportunities for learning, exploration and discovery. We provide a theme-based curriculum designed to help children develop skills and concepts that will help to ease the transition from preschool to school. APP follows the Amherst County Public School calendar including inclement weather; we do not offer a summer program. We are a licensed facility regulated by the Virginia Department of Education. We are excited to offer new operating hours. Amherst Presbyterian Preschool has been providing over 38 years of quality early childhood education to our community.
Amherst Presbyterian Preschool office 434-946-5244
Program Offerings and Fees
Preschool hours Monday - Friday
Ages 2 years - 5 years
Half Day Preschool: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
OR
Full Day 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. includes morning care, preschool, and extended care hours
Program Fees listed below
2 year old class (2 years old by August 1)
5 days/week
Preschool 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$550/month
(toilet trained preferred but not required)
The two-year-old program is designed to emphasize socialization. Individual attention is assured as these young preschoolers discover the world around them through play, music, art and discovery.
PreK 3 class (3 years old by September 30)
5 days/week
Preschool 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$500/month
(toilet trained required)
The PreK 3 program nurtures social skills and individual creativity through discovery, music, art and play. Numerous skills and concepts are introduced in a literacy-rich environment. A ratio of one teacher to ten students is maintained.
PreK 4 class (4 by September 30)
5 days/week
Preschool 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$500/month
(toilet trained required)
The PreK 4 program combines intellectual, emotional, social and physical development. Theme-based activities are detailed to nourish children’s growing attention span, with attention to the skills and concepts necessary for kindergarten readiness. A ratio of one teacher to ten children is maintained.
Morning Care
Morning care is available for enrolled students starting at 7:30 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. Sign-up is required and a monthly fee will be billed in addition to the preschool tuition fee. Enrollment in the morning care is for the school year.
**Morning care flat monthly fee: $25.00
Extended Care
Extended care is available for enrolled students 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sign-up is required and a monthly fee will be billed in addition to the preschool tuition fee. Enrollment in the extended care is for the school year.
**Extended care flat monthly fee: $75.00
**Rest time is 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
**If a child did not come to preschool, they cannot be dropped off for extended care. Exception; If a child has a morning doctor appointment, they must be at the preschool by 10:00 a.m. to stay in extended care.
**Extended care ends promptly at 5:30 p.m. a late fee of $2.00 per minute will be applied to the tuition statement.
Melody Makers
A wonderful addition to our program available to the 3- and 4- year old classes only. Melody Makers is an outside group that comes to our preschool once per week and provides music instruction through song, dance and puppets.
Sign-up is required and a monthly fee of $32 will be billed in addition to the regular preschool fee.
Snack
We provide the children with a morning snack and an afternoon snack for those enrolled in the extended care program. Please notify staff if there are any known allergies.
Lunch
All classes will need to bring a packed lunch. Parents are expected to pack a well-balanced, nutritious lunch each day.
Staff
The staff of APP is committed to the well being of your child. The love of working with children is evident with the years of experience and the dedication of each teacher. The staff has a variety of educational backgrounds including: Child Development Associate (CDA), Child Care Management. All teachers are required to maintain a current CPR and First Aid certification. We conduct complete Virginia State Police criminal background checks and checks against the Child Protective Services data base on all staff members. Background checks are updated every three years. All staff undergoes a regular Tuberculosis (TB) test which are updated every two years. Continuing Education is expected including a minimum of twenty-four hours of workshop/in-service training throughout the year. Monthly staff meetings include in-service programs, business meetings, and planning.
Our Teaching Staff:
Director/Team Leader: Tracy Campbell
PreK 4 class: Irene Vasquez
PreK 4 class: Franny Wright
PreK 3 class: Tracy Campbell
Two-year-old class: Hannah Campbell
Registration
To register or schedule a visit, call the preschool office at 434-946-5244 or email amherstprespreschool@gmail.com. A $60 non-refundable registration fee will be due at the time of registration.
Amherst Presbyterian Preschool follows the Amherst County Public School calendar, including its inclement weather policy. If the preschool is closed, morning care and extended care will not be available. If there is a morning delay, morning care will also be delayed. If the preschool has an early dismissal, extended care will not be available. We do not offer a summer program.
There will be no refund of tuition or additional fees for classes missed due but not limited to: inclement weather, illness, holidays, planning days, funerals, memorials or any other days that APP may be closed. The tuition and additional fees are flat monthly charges.
There will be no exceptions made to class placement. Both Amherst and Nelson County Schools strongly adhere to the September 30 cut-off date, based on Virginia State Education guidelines. All classes, programs, and program times subject to enrollment and availability.
Amherst Presbyterian Preschool is a preschool not a daycare. We strive to maintain a high-quality learning environment. Although we are a small program that seeks to meet family and community needs, our first priority is education.
Applications for tuition assistance are available upon request and will be considered by the Amherst Presbyterian Preschool Board based on eligibility and availability.