St. John Preschool
Location:
807 East Main St. in Abingdon, VA at the intersection of Main St. and the Hillman Hwy.
Mission and Purpose:
It is the mission of the St. John Preschool to provide a Christian atmosphere where children are loved and respected. The preschool is an extension of the ministry of the congregation, presenting a holistic approach which encourages children to develop in a positive environment to their fullest potential.
Objectives:
· To provide a safe, happy, Christian environment in which the children can grow physically, socially, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
· To accept each child as an individual and provide opportunities for self-expression, investigation, and participation in group activities.
· To allow each child the opportunity to grow and develop at his or her own pace, always encouraged and guided by caring adults.
· To provide the opportunity for church, home, and school to work together in meeting the needs of the children and their parents.
· To provide an atmosphere where children are encouraged to develop personal responsibility, mutual cooperation with their peers, respect for authority and a positive self-esteem.
Contact Information:
Ms. Mel Schnelle, Director
807 East Main Street
Abingdon VA 24210
276-676-0115
melvenajo@yahoo.com
Class Offerings:
3 and 4 year old class (Mon. - Thurs.) Tuition $100/month (2 days). Registration fee $35· Tuition $135/month (3 days)
Tuition $155/month (4 days)
Pre K class (Mon. – Thurs.) Tuition $155/month. Registration fee $50
All classes are 9:00am – 1:00pm. Classes run from September through May and generally follow the Washington County School Calendar. www.wcs.k12.va.us/calendar. (Schools closed for inclement weather Preschool closed, same for delays)
Structure:
· Learn through play in centers
· Enjoy structured group activities with games, music, movement and stories
· Practice age appropriate writing, drawing, and cutting skills
· Enjoy creating with a wide variety of art activities
· Meal time for sharing and conversation
· Play outside on playground except during extreme weather
· Enjoy field trips in the surrounding community
· Participate in weekly chapel time led by the pastor
· Weekly music class led by the pastor
· Learn through play in centers
· Enjoy structured group activities with games, music, movement and stories
· Practice age appropriate writing, drawing, and cutting skills
· Enjoy creating with a wide variety of art activities
· Meal time for sharing and conversation
· Play outside on playground except during extreme weather
· Enjoy field trips in the surrounding community
· Participate in weekly chapel time led by the pastor
· Weekly music class led by the pastor
Mel, Linda,
Rita, and Sharon
Staff Information:
St. John Preschool has a dedicated and experienced teaching staff. All staff members are qualified by education and/or experience to teach children in a classroom setting. Our teachers and assistants are caring and have a love for children. All staff members are trained in first aid and CPR. All staff members are required to have background checks. Each class has a teacher and teacher’s aide
St. John Preschool has a dedicated and experienced teaching staff. All staff members are qualified by education and/or experience to teach children in a classroom setting. Our teachers and assistants are caring and have a love for children. All staff members are trained in first aid and CPR. All staff members are required to have background checks. Each class has a teacher and teacher’s aide
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