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St. Paul's United
Methodist Church
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Sonshine Preschool
Sonshine Preschool The preschool period (ages 2, 3, 4 and 5) is a time of growth, sharing, and creative learning for the child. Because each child is unique, we feel it is natural and necessary to help him know himself as a person of value and worth. The children at Sonshine Preschool will learn in a Christian environment. Our preschool is set up to provide a flow of experiences, beginning with what the child already knows, and continuing with many new and varied activities that provide readiness for future learning. Our program is characterized by flexibility and creativity rather than rigidly structured sequences. The program is one of variety and balance. Emphasis is placed on individual and small group learning experiences, through the use of learning centers, and total group actions. The preschool child should be physically involved in his own learning rather then sitting and listening to the teacher’s presentations. Activities in art, music, creative expression, and nature study are incorporated into the program along with center activities, outdoor free play, field trips and math activities. Additionally, the Sonshine Preschool program is designed to provide a child with maximum opportunities to increase his language skills. Communication skills are enhanced as he shares experiences with the teachers, as he paints, or as he dances to music. A good program encourages the child to think for himself. Originality in expression is one of the goals of the Sonshine Preschool program. Regarding discipline; through the use of a positive approach incorporating substitution, flexibility, brief separation from the group, and guidance by the teacher, most problems can be avoided or quickly solved. POLICIES of ST. PAUL’S SONSHINE PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION Registration for the school year shall be open to returning students, siblings of returning students, and Church members on February 1 and to the community on March 1. Priority for enrollment shall be as follows: 1. Returning students 2. Children of Church members 3. Siblings of enrolled children 4. Community at large A non-refundable registration fee is due upon registration. An additional supply fee will be due with the first month’s tuition. TUITION Tuition is due on the first day of the month. A child may be dropped from the preschool program is tuition payments become one month past due. Children enrolling before the 15th day of the month shall pay the full month tuition. Children enrolling after the 15th day of the month shall pay one-half month tuition for that month. One month’s notice shall be given before a child is withdrawn. There shall be no refund in tuition if a child is withdrawn or asked to leave the preschool program. There will be a service charge for all returned checks. After the 2nd returned check, cash payments will be required. (After 6 months, checks will again be accepted.) SCHOOL HOURS The school hours will be from 8:30 AM until 11:30 AM. A child may not arrive before 8:15 AM. Someone will greet your child each morning at the SonShine Pre-School entrance. The “greeters” go inside the school around 8:40, unless there are cars in line. If the greeter has gone in, you must walk your child into the main entrance and sign him in. PLEASE DO NOT DROP YOUR CHILD OFF UNATTENDED! Please be prompt in picking up your child. If a parent is continuously tardy in picking up, a late pick up fee of $1.00 per minute after 11:30 will be charged. PARENT PARTICIPATION We are anxious for any parent to share a talent or experience that the children would enjoy. If you plan an instrument, have a hobby, have a good suggestion for a field trip, or can add to our program in any way, please let the Director or teacher know. You may also ask to assist with driving or other supervisory assistance. If you able to do so, your child will be please and you will have an INTERESTING EXPERIENCE too!!
For more information, please call us at (843) 726-4101.
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