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Great Falls, VA
St Francis Creche Preschool
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Telephone: (703) 759-2522 · Website: www.stfrancisgreatfalls.org
Contact Info
St Francis Creche Preschool
9220 Georgetown Pike
Great Falls, VA
22066
http://www.stfrancisgreatfalls.org
Tel:
(703) 759-2522
Director:
Mrs. Jane Ruppe, Director
creche@stfrancisgreatfalls.org
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Parent Ratings
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
"St. Francis Creche offers a developmental preschool program that promotes the spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of young children. We are an Episcopal preschool celebrating...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"� Play independently and in groups
� Sit, listen, and participate in a group
� Complete projects designed to teach them skills and
concepts appropriate for their age
� Listen to stories
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 3 years to -- |
| Days: | |
| Mon 9:30am - 1:30pm | |
| Tue 9:30am - 1:30pm | |
| Thu 9:30am - 1:30pm | |
| Tuition: | $360/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| Total enrollment | 75 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 6 months |
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | It is helpful if parents call the school office (703-759-2522) to schedule an appointment. children must have reached their classes' age by september 30th of the school year. (children in the 21/2-year-old class must have turned 21/2 to begin school, according to county regulations.) children must have reached developmental maturity to the extent that they can emotionally handle the anxiety of separating from their parents. children are required to be toilet-trained, except for children entering the 21/2-year-old class. parents/guardian will receive at least one week written notice when possible. the commonwealth of virginia requires all persons enrolling a child to provide information on all previous programs and schools attended by the child. parents must provide proof of child's identity and age. this proof of identity may include a certified copy of the child's birth certificate, notification of birth (hospital, physician, or midwife), registration card, or passport. |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | February 2 |
| Application Information | $75.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | The Creche accepts children irrespective of race, creed, religion, marital status of parents, sex, or ethnic or national origin. A diverse environment enriches the learning experience of children by providing exposure to unique cultures and backgrounds. Placement in the five-day 41/2/5-year-old class is determined by age, with the oldest children being given preference. Applications will be chosen by lottery. To ensure fair and equal processing, registrations are accepted in the following order: � Children who are registered in the school and their siblings. � Children whose parents are communicant members in good standing* at the start of the registration period of St. Francis Episcopal Church. � Siblings of children who previously attended the Creche. � Children who have been previously waitlisted. � All remaining applicants eligible for the enrollment * All communicants of St. Francis Episcopal Church who for the previous year have been faithful in corporate worship, unless for good cause prevented, and have been faithful in working, praying, and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God, are to be considered communicants in good standing. There may be a need to create a waiting list when spaces are not available. If spaces become available, children are enrolled in waiting-list order |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Great Falls Elementary
- Forrestville Elementary
- Colvin Run Elementary
- Spring Hill Elementary
- Little Langley
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