About Us
St. Christopher Episcopal Preschool has been serving families with young children since 1960. We provide a safe and nurturing environment where young children can grow and develop. Our experienced teachers create a learning environment that is hands-on and fun for children ages 2 years-5 years. Students in our program experience low teacher to child ratios, small class sizes, veteran teachers, and special friendships. We offer families flexible enrollment options to fit a wide range of schedules and needs. Mindful of Jesus’ command to “let the children come to me,” it is our mission to provide a Christian education which encourages social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual development, regardless of race, creed, color, or religion. Some scholarships are available to those who qualify.
Curriculum
St. Christopher Preschool uses The Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines to provide children ages 2-5 with developmentally appropriate activities to promote school readiness. Our weekly themed units provide opportunities for children to develop and learn in a fun, playful, and purposeful classroom environment. The Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines suggest the following should take place daily in a preschool program: phonological awareness activities, reading aloud, writing activities, math and science concept development, language development, learning centers, small-group time, circle-time/large group, outdoor play, independent activities, lunch or snacks. Explore the tabs to see how our children, ages 2-5, experience these in the classroom.
- Music and Movement, Fun and Intentional
- Finger Plays and Rhymes
- Letter Bags, Letter Worksheets, Letter Art
- Scholastic AlphaTales Readers
- Scholastic Classroom Magazine: "My Big World"
- Frog Street Press "Sing and Read" Colors
- Reading Aloud
- Computer Games
- Occurs Naturally and Intentionally
- Occurs Through-Out the Day
- Occurs While Reading Aloud
- Occurs While Listening to Instructions
- Occurs While Interacting with Classmates
- Occurs While Participating in Planned Activities
- Reading Aloud
- Counting, Sorting, Patterns
- Scholastic "My Big World" Magazine
- Cooking/Baking: Fun Food Friday
- Calendar Time: Counting, Number Recognition
- Hands-On Discovery
- Outdoor Play: Climbing, Running, Tricycles, Sand, Chalk
- Art: Playdough, Cutting, Drawing, Coloring, Painting, Easel
- Small Manipulatives, Puzzles
- Teacher Modeled Writing and Environmental Print
- Letter Worksheets, Letter Art, Scholastic "My Big World"
- Independent Reading
- Journals
- Conversation and Reading Aloud
- Listening and Following Directions
- Taking Turns
- Managing Tasks Independently
- Practicing Self-Control
- Communicating Needs and Wants
- Expressing Emotions Appropriately
7:30-8:30 AM Care
8:30-8:55 Arrival & Learning Centers
8:55-9:00 Morning Greeting
9:00-9:20 Preschool Chapel
9:20-9:45 Circle Time
9:45-10:45 Learning Centers
10:45-11:15 Outdoor Time
11:15-12:00 Lunch
12:00-12:15 Transition Activity
12:15-12:30 Circle Time
12:30-6:00 Stay And Play
How Do I Enroll My Child?
1. Intro Call and Visit
Call the preschool office to schedule a tour at 817.923.2040 or drop by 9:30AM - 2:00PM or 4:00-5:00PM. We are unable to accommodate tours 2:00-4:00PM due to children’s naptime routines.
Phone: 817-923-2040 Fax: 817-926-8278
Email:
Address: 3550 SW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76133
2. Acquire Immunization Records
Acquire a copy of your child’s most recent immunization record. Children must be up to date on ALL immunizations required by the state of Texas. Notarized affidavit exemptions are not accepted, except for exemptions due to medical reasons or specific religious beliefs.
3. Classrooms
We offer a two-year-old, a three year old, and a Pre-K classroom. Children are placed in classrooms according to their age on September 1 of the enrolling school year. We offer families flexible enrollment options to fit a wide range of schedules and needs. Children enrolling in our 3-year-old classroom must be potty trained. Children enrolling in our Pre-K classroom are required to enroll in the daily class. We are licensed by The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
4. Review Fees and Enrollment Options
Our program operates from 7:30AM to 6:00PM Monday-Friday. We offer a two year old classroom, a three year old classroom, and a Pre-K classroom. Fees and Enrollment Options are the same for all classrooms, except Pre-K are required to attend daily. We follow the Fort Worth ISD traditional school year calendar with only a few exceptions. We offer families flexible enrollment options to fit a wide range of schedules and needs.
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| Registration | $75.00/child, annually |
| Supply Daily | $150.00 in August and January |
| Supply 3 Day | $120.00 in August and January |
| Supply 2 Day | $90.00 in August and January |
| Enrollment Options (8:30AM to 12:30PM) | |
| Daily Class* | $350.00/month |
| Mon/Wed/Fri Class | $280.00/month |
| Tues/Thurs Class | $195.00/month |
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Extended Hours 7:30AM-8:30AM 12:30PM-6:00PM |
pay only for the hours you use $4.50/hour (or $400.00/month, whichever is less) |
*Pre-K children are required to enroll in the daily class
5. School Calendar
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Thursday August 15 |
Parent Meeting 6:30-8:00PM |
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| August 19 | First Day of School | |
| September 2 |
Labor Day Holiday NO SCHOOL |
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Thursday October 3 |
Blessing of the Animals 9:00AM |
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Monday October 14 |
Columbus Day, FWISD Fall Break NO SCHOOL |
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Thursday November 21 |
Children’s Thanksgiving Lunch | |
| November 25-29 |
Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL |
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Thursday December 19 |
Christmas Program 7:00PM |
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December 23-Jan 6 |
Christmas Break NO SCHOOL |
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Tuesday January 7 |
Classes Resume |
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Monday January 20 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day NO SCHOOL |
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Wednesday February 26 |
Ash Wednesday Services 9:15AM |
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| March 9-13 |
Spring Break NO SCHOOL |
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Friday April 10 |
Good Friday NO SCHOOL |
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Monday April 13 |
Easter Egg Hunts | |
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Friday May 8 |
Pastries with Parents 7:30-8:45AM |
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Friday May 22 |
Splash Day and Picnic | |
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Monday May 25 |
Memorial Day NO SCHOOL |
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Thursday May 28 |
Last Day of School Last Day of School Spring Program and Pre-K Graduation 7:00PM |
6. Complete Our Registration Form
Print and complete the registration form found in our resources section. Bring it to your tour. We also have paper copies available in the preschool office if you prefer to just pick it up at your visit. If you want to apply for a scholarship, you may request a scholarship application at your visit.
7. Visit/Tour
During your visit you will walk through all the classrooms, the chapel, and the playground. You will have a chance to ask questions, meet teachers, and see the classrooms in action. At the end of the tour you can submit your completed application with the $75.00 registration fee to secure your child a spot in one of our classrooms. We take cash, check, and credit card.
8. First Day of School: What You Need
What You Need to Start School:
1. One package of baby wipes on the first day of school (one-time contribution for art projects, etc.)
2. Medium sized backpack (everyday)
3. Lunch (everyday)
4. Extra Set of Season Appropriate Clothes
5. Folder (provided by us, kept in backpack, returned each day)
6. Diapers or Pull-ups and Wipes (if needed, kept at school)
7. Enrollment Paperwork (shot records and admission forms must be on file in the school office before starting school)
8. Tuition and supply fees paid before the first day of school. These can be paid at the Parent Orientation/Meet the Teacher meeting on Thursday, August 16, 2018.
If you plan to use Stay and Play:
These items may be kept at school during the week and taken home on Friday to be washed.
1. Nap Mat for Resting/Sleeping
2. Nap mat cover (body pillow covers or king size pillowcases work well)
3. Small Blanket
4. Small Pillow
5. Small Stuffed Animal (optional)
6. Second Set of Spare Clothes to be kept in Stay and Play Cubby (for two year old classroom only)
Important: All belongings brought to school should be labeled with the child’s first name and last initial. These are state licensing requirements. Thank you!
Events
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Preschool
Welcome to our Preschool
Welcome to St. Christopher Episcopal Preschool. We hope that your child will be spending the 2019-2020 school year with us. I would like to introduce myself and our 5 fabulous teachers.
