MISSION STATEMENT
First Presbyterian Preschool is an outreach ministry of First Presbyterian Church and is designed to educate the whole child in a loving and supportive environment by knowledgeable caregivers working in tandem with the child's family so that he or she may better realize his or her God-given gifts and potential both now and his or her future. 

The program is based on the knowledge that these early years are ones of phenomenal development.  The curriculum challenges the child to develop through experiences with language, numbers, nature, art, music, technology and the community itself.  It provides an atmosphere of love and acceptance for each child. 
First Presbyterian Preschool admits students of all races, sexes, creeds and national origins.

THE PROGRAM
Our school year runs from the day after Labor Day to the Friday before Memorial Day observing all Collier County Public School closings.

First Presbyterian PRESCHOOL 2007-08 Calendar

     
   
Please note that we follow the Collier County Public School calendar and inclement weather directives.

PRESCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 2007-2008
The Preschool Committee is a sub-committee of the Christian Education Committee of First Presbyterian Church and helps in the administration of the School.  They meet once a month and whenever else the need arises. All parents are welcome to attend.  If you are interested, please contact the director listed below:

Mrs. Lee Walsh
            Preschool Director
            262-8315 or 262-1311 ext. 209
            leew@fpcnaples.org

Ashley Byrd, Preschool Chairperson
            ash.byrd@gmail.com

STAFF
At First Presbyterian Preschool we are blessed to have a dedicated, loving staff, several of whom have been at First Presbyterian Preschool for over 20 years.  Our staff combines years of experience with a mastery of the latest educational techniques and theories to provide your child with instruction to meet all of his or her needs.  Our administrative staff is eager to work in partnership with you for your child's success.

We are here to serve the children and be of help to parents. Staff meetings are held at least once a month to discuss our program and future plans.  Teachers are available for conferences any time a parent feels there is a need.  Arrangements should be made by contacting your child's teacher in advance.

PRESCHOOL CLASSES:

3 YEAR OLDS – Child must be 3 years old by September 1
Choice of 5 days, 3 days, or 2 days a week

4 YEAR OLDS – Child must be 4 years old by September 1
Classes meet 5 days a week.

Call to inquire about our program serving children 18 months to 2 years old.

HOURS:
DROP OFF 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. - For all children
All children must be signed in.

PICK UP 1:00 p.m. – For all children
All Children must be signed out.
$1.00 per minute charge after 1:00 p.m.

PRESCHOOL TUITION FEES 

for 3 and 4 year olds:                          
    Registration fee: $125

    5 days - $330 per month

    3 days - $235 per month

    2 days - $185 per month

18 months to 2 years old:
   Registration fee: $125

    3 days - $260 per month

    2 days - $210 per month

TUITION POLICY     

Our very reasonable tuition schedule is made possible by full enrollment, operating efficiency, and predictable monthly income.
You can help us maintain this favorable tuition structure by observing a few simple but important requirements:

1. There is a $125 non-refundable registration fee per child each year.

2. Each month’s tuition is due on the first business day of the month and is past due on the 5th school day of the month.  You are welcome to prepay tuition for the entire year. The following payment options are available:

a. A drop-box is available for you to drop off your payment. If paying by cash, please see the Director for a receipt before putting your payment in the box.
b. You can mail your payment to: First Presbyterian Church, Preschool Program, 250 Sixth St South, Naples, FL  34102.
c. You can have your monthly tuition automatically transferred from your bank account. Please ask the director for the appropriate form.

3. Make checks payable to: “First Presbyterian Church or FPC” and in the memo, note Preschool-child’s name.

4. A child’s absence from school does not reduce tuition agreements. As you can appreciate, our expenses continue just the same.

 5. Similarly, tuition is not reduced for those months containing holidays. The overall tuition schedule has taken days out of school into account.

6.  Your account is past due on the 5th school day of the month and a $10 late fee will be applied to your account.  The Director will notify you on the tenth of the month that your payment is late and you will have until the fifteenth to make a payment or schedule a meeting with the Preschool Finance Committee.  If payment is not made by the fifteenth or by the agreed terms your child will not be permitted to return to the school.