The HAMILTON PARK CHURCH PRE-SCHOOL is located in the Hamilton Park United Church of Christ, 1210 Maple Avenue, Lancaster, PA. 17603. Our telephone number is 397-9791.

The purpose of our pre-school is to help each child grow and develop in the Christian faith through trustful and loving relationships, enabling each one to develop to his or her fullest potential emotionally, physically and socially.

Monthly newsletters will inform parents of all vacation days. School closing due to inclement weather will be announced on WROZ FM (101 The Rose) radio and WGAL-TV. When the school district of Lancaster closes due to weather conditions, we also close.

September 7, 2006, until the third week of May, 2007. Monday through Friday - 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

(2 years - 2 1/2 years) Monday, Wednesday, or Friday (one to two days)

2-day classes - Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday

-Classes for 4 and 5 year olds:

3-day class - Monday-Wednesday-Friday

2-day class - Tuesday-Thursday

5-day class

Parents are welcome to visit or help in the classrooms at any time. An open house is held every April during the Week of The Young Child when parents and children are invited to visit the classrooms during school hours. Our first day procedure in September will begin at 9 A.M. and end at 10 A.M. with a parent remaining with the child that day. Regular school hours will begin the second day your child comes to school. Please do not bring your child to school before 8:50 A.M. Pick-up your child promptly at 11:30 A.M. Please inform teachers of car pools.

TUITION PAYMENTS

Payment for school tuition is due in 4 bi-monthly payments, due the 30th of September, November, January and March.

Make checks payable to Hamilton Park Church Pre-School

$45.00 registration fee refundable up to June 1

1-day Toddler program - $255.00 ($63.75 quarterly)

2-day program - $470.00 ($117.50 quarterly)

3-day program - $625.00 ($156.25 quarterly)

5-day program - $1030.00 ($257.50 quarterly)

PARENT INFORMATION

SICK RULES: Please do not send your child to school with a fever or a communicable disease. Inform staff of all communicable diseases so parents can be notified.

CONFERENCES: Parent-Teacher conferences are held each March for parents of all children. Should problems arise during the school year or if you have any questions, please feel free to discuss these items with the teachers at anytime.

NEWSLETTERS: Monthly newsletters are sent home with the children at the beginning of each month to inform parents of all school happenings.

FIELD TRIPS: Various field trips are scheduled for the school year for 4-5 year old classes. Parents are needed to drive for trips and to go along as helpers.

VOLUNTEERS: We welcome all parents to volunteer their talents, hobbies, or interests in the classroom

INSURANCE: Accident insurance coverage is provided for each child during school hours and on field trips.

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Every possible caution is taken to insure your child's safety during school hours.

Children will not be permitted to leave the school with anyone but a parent unless specific arrangements are made with the teacher prior to dismissal.

Each class at the pre-school is taught by a qualified teacher who is assisted in the classroom by an aide.

Daily schedules are flexible and may vary from day to day. During the two hours and thirty minutes the children are in pre-school, they participate in very interesting and lively activities. Every morning there is "free play" or "choice time" when each child may engage in whatever activity he or she desires. Daily lessons or units of study are taught along with art or craft lessons, cooking, music, finger play and action songs, and story time. Children also enjoy the "riding room" where they may ride tricycles and play on gym equipment.

Snack time each day is an important time. The children may bring a special birthday treat, if desired. Also, throughout the school year parents may be asked to donate some portions of the treats for various holiday parties. We encourage parent participation and suggestions.

Because of daily art and craft activities, we strongly advise parents to dress children in play clothing.

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