Starting FALL 2018— 2019 Classes 9:00 - 11:45 am

18 month and 2 year olds September Dismissal at 11am

Younger Toddler— 18 Months Old Class choice of:

Tuesday/Thursday OR Monday/Wednesday/Friday OR Monday-Friday

2’s Class, choice of: Tuesday/Thursday OR Monday/Wednesday/Friday OR Monday-Friday

3’s Class, choice of: Tuesday/Thursday OR

Monday/Wednesday/Friday OR Monday - Friday

Pre-kindergarten Class, choice of: Monday/Wednesday/Friday OR Monday - Friday

Cost (September –May) 2 days/week — $196/month — $1764/yr.

3 days/week — $295/month — $2655/yr.

5 days/week — $392/month — $3528/yr.

Non-refundable Registration Fee - $50

Supply/materials Fee (due Sept. 1) - $50

10% second sibling tuition discount

Tuition is based on the school year (September - May). Registration fee is due upon acceptance. Tuition may be paid in one lump sum or monthly. Tuition is due on the first of the month (checks should be made payable to Aldersgate Preschool with your child’s name in the memo line). A late fee of $5 will be assessed on the fifth of the month and an additional $20 will be charged on the tenth day of the month if tuition still has not been paid. There is a $20 fee assessed for any returned check. smj12/2017

Scholarship funding is available.

To enroll your child:

• Contact Sharon Jennelly, Director, to discuss openings and opportunities at

Aldersgate for your child.

• Ask for a Registration Form.

• Complete the Registration Form and return it to the Preschool with the $50 Registration Fee.

• You’ll receive information, including a letter of acceptance and the necessary

forms needed to complete enrollment. Payment of the first month’s tuition is

expected at this time.

• A visit to Aldersgate Preschool will be scheduled as your child’s start date

approaches so you can both become familiar with the new surroundings.

A Licensed Childcare Program by the State of Delaware, Department of Services

for Children, Youth and Their Families

Aldersgate is an inclusive Christ-centered community striving to know God’s purpose and live out Christ’s teachings as we meet the needs

of our local and world communities.

Financial Information Enrollment Process

A Nurturing Christian Preschool

A Ministry of

Member of the Nursery Kindergarten

Association of DE (NKAD) dedicated to

maintaining high educational

standards for young children.

Aldersgate Preschool

Our mission is to nurture children in the knowledge and love of God and to surround them with steadfast love.

Our purpose is to develop the entire child - socially, spiritually, intellectually, physically and emotionally. Aldersgate Preschool provides developmentally appropriate experiences for all children in a Christian environment which enables each one to achieve his/her full potential as an individual and in relationships with others. As part of Aldersgate UMC, Preschool families are always welcome to attend the abundant opportunities for Christian nurture and fellowship offered by the church.

Our curriculum includes both free play and guided activities. Language, sensory, motor, and perceptual skills are developed through child-centered and teacher-directed activities with an atmosphere conducive for learning. Rather than religion being a separate part of the curriculum, it is taught through the teacher’s loving example, through songs and stories, and thankfulness for God’s love and grace for us.

Aldersgate Preschool Contact Information

Please contact Sharon Jennelly, Director/Early Childhood Administrator, to schedule a visit or for more information.

Email: sharon.jennelly@aldersgatede.org Phone: (302) 478-2575, ext. 118

Fax: (302) 478-1828 Cell: (302) 562-5808

Our Schedule Our Philosophy

Aldersgate Preschool is a non-profit Christian organization, which offers your child care and education through a wide range of activities in an affordable, safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Aldersgate Church has provided a program for children for over forty years. The original Mother’s Day Out was held several days a week and was staffed by volunteers. Today, our licensed preschool program has grown to five mornings a week with four classes, early childhood teachers and assistants, and a Before Care at 8am and Lunch Bunch program till 2pm!

Preschool Classes

• 18 mos. Class – For children 18 months old to 2 years old.

• 2’s Class – For children who turn two before Sept. 1.

• 3’s Class – For children who turn three before Sept. 1.

• Pre-kindergarten Class – For children who turn four before Sept. 1.

Aldersgate Preschool does not discriminate on the basis of race,

color, creed, sex, or national origin.

Monday-Friday from 9:00 am — 11:45 am Aldersgate Preschool operates on its own calendar September through May. The calendar of holidays, vacations, and days off is distributed at the beginning of each school year. Late fees will be assessed. School closings for inclement weather will be emailed to families.

Preschool classrooms are located on the lower level of Aldersgate Church. Enter the glass doors located at the north parking lot. At the bottom of the steps, enter through the blue double doors on your right. A handicapped ramp and entrance is located at the back of the church near the playground.

A healthy snack is served each day and families are asked to bring in additional snacks.

Before Care (8-9 am) and Lunch Bunch

(11:45 am - 1 pm or 2 pm)

Families with children ages 2-5 years may sign up monthly to have their child attend at 8 am for $6/day or stay until 1 pm for a fee of $9/day or 2 pm for $15/day. Children bring their own healthy peanut/tree nut free lunch.