Hopkinton Christian Preschool

At Hopkinton Christian Preschool, our goal is to nurture a life-long love for learning and for God in each child. Our Bible-based curriculum has a strong developmentally appropriate academic program that prepares children (ages three through five) for kindergarten and beyond. Because we believe that God created each child as a unique individual, we strive to address each child’s strengths and needs as we bolster readiness skills.

Through structured and free play, children engage in a variety of “center” activities: art, dramatic play, manipulatives, sensory, listening, discovery/science, block building, and music. We have use of four large beautifully furnished classrooms as well as a full-sized gymnasium (for big wheel riding and other gross motor activity), and a lovely outside play area for small group use. Additionally we meet as class groups (for “circle time”) to share presentation of the Bible verse and activities pertinent to the unit theme of each week. These activities are geared to promote not only cognitive, but also social-emotional and spiritual growth. The themes are presented through interactive music, story, and role -play.

HCP is licensed by the state of Massachusetts. All teachers are early childhood specialists and are certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. All teachers have educational degrees appropriate for teaching at HCP preschool and are part of the First Congregational Church family.

2012-2013 Registration

Hopkinton Christian Preschool is currently accepting registrations for the 2012-2013 school year. Families who attend our church and who currently have children attending our preschool may begin registering their children on November 7, 2011. Registration for community families begins on November 17, 2011. Children who will be 3 years old by August 31, 2012, are eligible to enroll in the Tuesday/Thursday morning or afternoon sessions. Children who will be 4 years old by August 31, 2012, are eligible to enroll in the 5 day or 3 day sessions.

HCP is licensed by the EEC to serve 30 children, and classes are filled on a first come/first served basis.

We have a ratio of 1 Lead Teacher to every 8 children between the ages of 3 and 5 years. This low teacher to child ratio allows our teachers to develop close bonds with children and to closely observe and respond to each child’s interests, strengths, and challenges.

New for the school year 2011-12: an extended day option for our MWF and T/Th sessions.

Tuition and class options for the 2011-2012 school year will be:

Children 4 – 5yrs.

MWF AM	8:45-11:45 AM	$2,850
MWF PM	12:30-3 PM	$2,300
MWF 3 extended days (MWF)	8:45 AM-2:45 PM*	$5,400
MWF 2 extended days (WF)	M 8:45-11:45 AM, WF 8:45 AM-2:45 PM*	$4,600
5 day M-F PM (includes Rocket Readers)	12:30 – 3 PM	$3,700
5 day MWF AM & TTh PM (includes Rocket Readers)	MWF 8:45-11:45 AM & TTh 12:30-3PM	$4,550
Rocket Readers TTh PM	12:30-3PM	$1,700

Rocket Readers is a pre-reading and science enrichment program. Children in the MWF morning half-day session may enroll in the 2-day Rocket Reader Program.

Children 3-4 yrs.

Tuesday/Thursday AM	9-11:30 AM	$1,700
T/Th PM	12:30-3PM	$1,700
T/Th - 2 extended days*	9 AM-3 PM	$3,300

*If you are interested in enrolling your child in the extended day option, contact Denise Monaghan for details.

Lunch Buddies
Parents may arrange for children to stay from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM for lunch and conversation. The fee for the Lunch Buddies program is $10 per day.