Questions about Bethany Preschool? Here are some answers!
What type of setting is Bethany Christian Preschool? Bethany Christian Preschool is structured as an academic setting.
What ages does Bethany Christian Preschool accept? Bethany Christian School is a preschool center for children ages 2-5.
What time is drop off? Drop off is between 8:00 am and 8:15 am. Our academic day begins with school wide pledges promptly at 8:15 am.
Why do students need to arrive by 8:00 am? We follow the traditional school schedule to prepare students for elementary school. We consider the morning drop off routine a valuable piece in our curriculum in the area of emotional development. A smooth morning routine will set the students up for a successful day. Our teachers will greet each parent and student. This is an important time for students to feel welcomed into the class. Students will place their belongings in their own designated areas of the classroom, building confidence and independence. Then they will have time to socialize with other students as we start our day.
What type of schedule does Bethany Christian Preschool offer? Our set schedules options are:
Days
5 Days, Monday through Friday
3 Days, Monday/Wednesday/Friday
2 Days, Tuesday/Thursday
Hours
Half Day, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
¾ Day, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Full Day, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Can we create an alternative schedule such as late start, 4 days a week or switch our days around? No. Our schedules and hours are set. We have three options:Monday through Friday, Monday/Wednesday/Friday and Tuesday/Thursday.
Does the staff participate in professional development training? Yes. We adhere to activities as part of the K-8 Bethany Christian School Program which includes pupil free days for staff professional development training. This means that our staff are kept up to date with the latest preschool care which benefits our students
Does Bethany Christian Preschool offer toilet training support? We offer toilet training support only for students ages 2 – 2 ½ years old. This is when students begin the toilet training process at home. The family will first introduce toilet training at home then the teacher will come alongside to partner and support the toileting process at school.
Will I be able to enroll my 3 year old who is not fully toilet trained? No. All 3 year old students must be fully toilet trained.
What is the class ratio? The student to teacher ratios in our classrooms are 12:1.
Does Bethany Christian Preschool provide lunch? Families can sign up for our catered hot lunch that is provided by The Only Place in Town.
What type of facility license does Bethany Christian Preschool hold? We are regulated and licensed by Community Care Licensing Title 22.
What type of developmental support does Bethany Christian Preschool use? If a learning or developmental delay is observed, documentation will occur followed by a parent conference to discuss student support with outside resources funded by the student’s family.
What is the admissions process like?
Step one: Inquiry
Step two: Tour
Step three: Application
Step four: Online enrollment and set up payment plan
Step five: Submit State documentation
What is the admissions waitlist? Admissions is on a first come first serve basis. If a class has reached their maximum limit, families will be placed on a waitlist.
What if my child is not yet 2? Students must begin on or after their 2nd birthday. Students who are not yet 2 will be on a waitlist until they are of qualified age. Admissions for unqualified age students is on a first come first serve basis. We cannot guarantee a spot or hold a spot until the child’s 2nd birthday.
When can my child start? Due to our billing cycle, the start date will be on the 1st or 16th of the month, when seats are available.
