Welcome to Faith Preschool

At Faith Church, we consider it a privilege to work with children.  Since 1966, Faith UMC Preschool continues to provide the opportunity for a child to develop as an individual and as a member of a group in a Christian environment.  Two of the primary aims of the program are to build self-esteem and to create a nurturing atmosphere where the children can learn to socialize with their peers and grow at their own pace emotionally and physically.  Faith Preschool is state licensed, non-denominational, and non-profit.

Faith's Preschool program curriculum includes:

• Readiness activities such as cutting, listening, organizing and following directions

• Music, art, dramatic play, stories, movies, and learning activities on relevant units such as self, family, holidays (including Fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, etc.), animals, community helpers, circus, and more.

School Calendar

We are open September through May, following closely the Montgomery County Public School calendar.  If Montgomery County closes school due to inclement weather, the Preschool also closes.  If the county has a two hour delay, the Preschool is closed.

Admission Procedure

Admission to the program for two, three, and four year olds is open to all children who have reached the appropriate age prior to September 1st.  The classes are open to every child, regardless of race, color, creed, or national origin.  An application form must be completed and mailed to the Director with the non-refundable application fee.  Notification of acceptance will be sent in early March, and May's tuition will be due at that time.  If your child leaves Faith Preschool before school ends, May's tuition will not be refunded.

Health Exam

A complete medical examination is required for each child before attending school.  The State of Maryland requires proof of immunization before a child can attend school.  Health Inventory Forms will be sent out upon acceptance and MUST BE RETURNED to the Director before school starts.  The form is also located on the sidebar.

Costs

A non-refundable $150.00 check is due with the application.  Tuition is due by the 1st of each month.

  2 year old class - $305.00

  3 year old class - $375.00

  4 year old class - $550.00

Scholarship money is available based on need.

The Classes

Two Year Old

There are two classes of the two day two-year old program, which meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00-11:30am.  Class size is limited to 12 children.  The class is staffed by a teacher and an aide.  Parents are urged to bring all their equipment their child might need, change of clothes, bottles, special blanket, etc.  All items must be labeled with the child's last name.

Three Year Old

There are two classes of the three day three-year old program, which meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 9:00am-12:00pm.  Class size is limited to 14 children.  The class is staffed by a teacher and an aide.

Four Year Old

There are two classes of the five day four-year old program, which meets Monday through Friday from 9:00am-1:00pm.  Each day the children eat a lunch brought from home.  Class size is limited to 16 children.  The class is staffed by a teacher and an aide.

Children in both three and four year old classes must be toilet trained. 

Visiting the Classes

Parents of prospective students are invited to observe the classes at any time.  Please call the Director to make sure that the class will be in session when you plan to visit. 

Parents of Faith Preschool children are not required to assist in the classroom; however, they are welcome to share their interests and talents.  Please work with your child's teacher to make arrangements.