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Preschool



Trinity Presbyterian Preschool
 
Nurturing preschoolers to be active learners and good friends since 1980.
 
We have limited class openings for the 2013-2014 preschool year . Parents who are interested in learning more about Trinity Preschool's program should call or email the preschool office to schedule a tour.
Registration Forms and additional information for the 2013-2014 school year are available to download at the end of the page.



651 Dranesville Rd.; Herndon VA 20170-3308
Email:preschool@trinityherndon.org
Phone: 703-437-1080
Gillian Benson, Director

We offer small classes with excellent child/staff ratios for a positive preschool experience.
Enrollment information and forms are available to download at the bottom of this page.

 
PROGRAM
Trinity Preschool offers children, ages three through five, a relaxed and caring environment. Our small classes and experienced staff ensure that our students receive the personal attention that is necessary for a happy and successful preschool experience. Incorporated into our weekly themes are age-appropriate activities for all skill levels. Planned and open-ended activities encourage development of verbal communication, visual skills and large and small motor skills. We ensure a rich and varied preschool experience by providing a range of stimulating experiences in the fields of art, music, language arts, natural science, pre-reading and beginning mathematics. Our program places equal emphasis on helping the child learn the discipline of group living as well as personal responsibility. This is facilitated through the use of a combined program of self-contained homerooms and the “open” experience of Center Time, held for one hour on Wednesdays. Homeroom and Open Center Time activities are planned by the teachers to coordinate with our weekly themes. As a church-sponsored institution, Trinity Presbyterian Preschool endeavors to reflect Christian values within its activities. Emphasizing care and respect for others and ourselves without regard to race, faith or nationality. Stories, prayers and songs appropriate for young children are included in the curriculum.

There's always something to look forward to at Trinity…

Our School Year
The Trinity Preschool year begins with a Student Open House. This "get-acquainted day" is held in early September in order to give students and parents a chance to meet their teachers and visit the classrooms. The following week we begin the regular school year which ends in late May. Trinity's school holidays and snow days adhere to the Fairfax Public School calendar, unless otherwise noted.
A Preschool Day
The teachers and staff greet each child with a warm welcome. A fun-filled day is about to begin. The children create works of art, practice new skills, make friends, play games - there's lots to do. At snack time, school friends can sit and enjoy a treat together. Everyday, we'll read stories and sing songs. We also visit the playground where we can run, climb, slide and dig in the sandbox before it's time to go home.
Music & Movement Class
Trinity's students look forward to weekly music and creative movement classes with a trained instructor. The children participate in a variety of activities that help promote appreciation of music and develop coordination. Our students share their musical talents with parents and friends during Trinity's annual Christmas and End-of-Year programs
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CLASSES OFFERED
Three-Year-Old Classes are offered 2 or 3 days a week from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Students must turn 3 years old by Dec. 31.
Four-Year-Old Classes are offered  4 or 5 days a week from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Students must turn 4 years old by Sept 30.
You can extended your child's day until 1:00 pm with our Lunch Bunch program. Lunch Bunch is offered October - May


FEES AND TUITION
Registration Fee: A registration fee of $100.00 is charged per family. This fee must accompany the registration application. New Students are selected by a lottery process held in February for the following September.

Tuition
Monthly tuition is divided into 9 equal payments.  The initial payment is due on May 1st. This tuition payment is considered a deposit  to reserve your child's class placement. Subsequent tuition payments are due by the 1st of each month September through April.

2013-2014 Tuition Rates 
2-Day Class: $185.00,  3-Day Class: $245.00,  4-Day Class: $295.00, 5-Day Class: $355.00


Annual Activity Fee
Due September 1st this once-a-year fee supports our Music & Movement classes and special events. 

2013-2014 Activity Fee
2-Day Class: $30.00, 3-Day Class: $40.00, 4-Day Class: $60.00, 5-Day Class: $60.00


Delays and Closings

If Fairfax Co. Schools open 2 hours late, then Trinity Preschool will adhere to the following class schedule: 11:00 – 12:30PM. Lunch Bunch will be cancelled.
 
If Fairfax Co. Schools close early, then Trinity Preschool will begin dismissal at 11:00AM. Lunch Bunch will be cancelled. 
Click link for more information
Snow Delays


Lunch Bunch
This is an optional program for students who wish to extend their morning sessions. Children bring their lunch and enjoy games and stories. Lunch Bunch is held after classes from 12:00-1:00pm, Monday through Friday, October through May. Students may enroll for two or more days.
2013-2014 monthly Lunch Bunch fees are 2-Day: $ 70.00, 3-Day: $ 95.00, 4-Day: $120.00, 5-Day: $145.00


Summer Camp
A two-week Preschool Summer Camp is held in early June for current students. Summer Camp registration is held in the late spring. Camp is full of make-believe play, creative arts & crafts and outdoor games.

Parental Involvement
We invite parents to participate in their child's preschool experience by volunteering in the classroom, assisting with special events and field trips. In addition parents are invited to join us for parenting workshops during the school year.

Preschool Staff
Trinity's teaching staff is selected for their early childhood experience and educational background. Our staff participates regularly in educational workshops, First Aid and CPR training programs. Trinity Preschool maintains membership in the early childhood professional organizations: NAEYC and AECCP.
 
Preschool Documents - To open, click on one of the documents below:
                      
     School Calendar 2013-2014
     Registration Information
     Registration Application
     Lunch Bunch Registration
     Brochure
     Health Form
     Emergency Treatment Form
     Birth Documentation
     Medical Treatment
    

                    

   
 
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June 2013
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 Youth Sunday Rehearsal
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 11:00AM -1:00PM
YOUTH SUNDAY (June 2) IS FAST APPROACHING!  I ...

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2 Third Annual PW/Youth Luncheon
Location: Fellowship
Time: 11:00AM
3RD ANNUAL PW/YOUTH LUNCHEON, Sunday, June 2.  ...

Trinity Graduation Party
Location: Fellowship Hall
Time: 5:00PM

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3 CE Committee
Location: Room 16
Time: 7:00PM

Youth Advisory Committee
Location: Room 14
Time: 7:00PM

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4 PW/VBC CRAFT DAY
Time: 9:30AM
PW/VBC CRAFT DAY, Tuesday, June 4, at 9:30 a.m.&nb ...

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5 Lunch for the Soul
Location: Fellowship Hall & Kitchen
Time: 12:00PM

Westminster Choir Rehearsal
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 7:30PM -9:00PM

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6 Morning Prayer Service
Location: Chapel
Time: 7:00AM

"Day-Time" ChristCare Group Lunch
Location: Room 16
Time: 12:00PM -1:30PM

Disciple Team Meeting
Location: Room 11
Time: 3:00PM

ChristCare SEA Group
Location: Parlor
Time: 7:00PM

Trinity Ringers Rehearsal
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 7:00PM

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7 No Events

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8 No Events

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9 Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 10:00AM

Lunch and Learn with Donald Marsden
Location: Fellowship Hall
Time: 11:15AM
REV. DONALD MARSDEN OF THE PRESBYTERIAN FRONTIER F ...

VBC Teacher Training
Location: Room 11
Time: 11:15AM

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10 Property Committee
Location: Room 10/12
Time: 7:30PM

Service and Mission Committee
Location: Room 11
Time: 7:30PM

Stephen Ministry Supervision Meeting
Location: Parlor
Time: 7:30PM

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11 PW Bridge
Location: Parlor
Time: 9:30AM

Congregational Care Committee
Location: Chapel
Time: 6:30PM

Deacons Meeting
Location: Chapel
Time: 7:30PM

Men Sharing Christ's Care ChristCare group
Location: Member's Home
Time: 7:30PM -9:30PM

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12 Lunch for the Soul
Location: Fellowship Hall & Kitchen
Time: 12:00PM

VBC Teacher Training
Location: Room 22
Time: 7:30PM

Westminster Choir Rehearsal
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 7:30PM -9:00PM

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13 Morning Prayer Service
Location: Chapel
Time: 7:00AM

Trinity Ringers Rehearsal
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 7:00PM

Documentary Showing
Location: Fellowship Hall
Time: 7:30PM -9:00PM
TRIGGER SHOWING.  The documentary TRIGGER - T ...

Work in Progress ChristCare Group
Location: Member's Home
Time: 7:30PM

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14 The Church Ladies
Location: Parlor
Time: 10:00AM

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15 Men's Breakfast
Location: Fellowship Hall
Time: 8:30AM -9:30AM
TRINITY MEN.  The men of Trinity will meet fo ...

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16 Property Committee
Location: Rooms 11/13
Time: 8:45AM

Property Committee
Location: Rooms 11/13
Time: 8:45AM

Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 10:00AM

Trinity Garden Meeting
Location: Parlor
Time: 11:15AM
TRINITY GARDEN.  If you are interested in dis ...

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17 Moderator's Meeting
Location: Room 11
Time: 7:30PM -9:00PM

Service and Mission Committee
Location: Rooms 11/13

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18 Senior Group Lunch
THE NEXT SENIOR LUNCH is set for Tuesday, June 18, ...

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19 DayTime ChristCare Group
Location: Parlor
Time: 10:00AM

Lunch for the Soul
Location: Fellowship Hall & Kitchen
Time: 12:00PM

VBC Team Meeting
Location: Room 22
Time: 7:30PM

Westminster Choir Rehearsal
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 7:30PM -9:00PM

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20 Morning Prayer Service
Location: Chapel
Time: 7:00AM

Trinity Ringers Rehearsal
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 7:00PM

Triknitty
Location: Room 14

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21 No Events

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22 No Events

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23 Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 10:00AM

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24 Stephen Ministry Supervision Meeting
Location: Parlor
Time: 7:30PM

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25 Men Sharing Christ's Care ChristCare Group
Location: Member's Home
Time: 7:30PM

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26 Lunch for the Soul
Location: Fellowship Hall & Kitchen
Time: 12:00PM

Westminster Choir Rehearsal
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 7:30PM -9:00PM

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27 Morning Prayer Service
Location: Chapel
Time: 7:00AM

Triknitty
Location: Room 14
Time: 10:00AM
TRIKNITTY.  If you knit or crochet or want to ...

Trinity Ringers Rehearsal
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 7:00PM

Journeys ChristCare Group
Location: Benecks' Home
Time: 7:30PM -9:00PM
JOURNEYS CHRISTCARE GROUP invites anyone seeking t ...

Work In Progress ChristCare Group
Location: Member Home
Time: 7:30PM

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28 No Events

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29 Youth Indoor Rockclimbing
Location: SportRock in Sterling
Time: 12:30PM -4:00PM
YOUTH INDOOR ROCKCLIMBING, Saturday, June 29.  ...

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30 Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 10:00AM

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