Registration
Information about Preschool Registration
Celebrating 43 Years!
OUR PURPOSE AND GOALS
As a preschool, it is our intent to teach and encourage children, of ages 2 through 5 years, in their development in such a way that each child will:
have the opportunity to learn and grow in a Christian atmosphere
learn that they are important to themselves and to others
learn that God’s world is a wonderful place in which to live
develop relationships and friendships with others and understand their importance
feel secure with others when away from home
learn to accept change
develop a love for learning
ADMINISTRATION
Schwarzwald United Church of Christ's Preschool is administered by the Preschool Board that is responsible to the Consistory of Schwarzwald United Church of Christ. The preschool is staffed by experienced personnel.
SESSIONS
The following sessions will be offered:
Pre-K Five Day Program: Monday through Friday from 9:15 am to 12:15 pm.
Pre-K Three Day Program: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Pre-K Two Day Program: Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:15 om
Three Year Old Three Day Program: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:15 am to 11:45 am.
Three Year Old Two Day Program: Tuesday and Thursday from 9:15 am to 11:45 am.
Terrific Twos – Wednesdays & Fridays (child with an adult) 9:30 am-10:45am
SCHOOL YEAR
Our Preschool year primarily follows the Exeter Township School District calendar. We begin September 5th and conclude at the end of May. More information will be provided in our July mailing to parents.
Orientation will be August 29th, 30th, 31st and September 1st for the 2 year, 3 year and Pre-K classes. Definite times and dates for each class to be announced in the July parent letter.
School begins on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
Classes conclude for the 2, 3, and Pre-K classes at the end of May.
The tuition rates for 2023-2024 are as follows:
Monthly Tuition
2 Year – Friday Class $30.00/Month
3 Year – Monday/Wednesday/Friday Class $155.00/Month
3 Year – Tuesday & Thursday Class $120.00/Month
Pre-K – Monday/Wednesday/Friday Class $175.00/Month
Pre-K – Tuesday & Thursday Class $140.00/Month
Pre-K – Monday thru Friday Class $275.00/Month
There will be a non-refundable $50.00 registration fee for the 3 and Pre-K classes ($10.00 of which will be applied to September's tuition). There will be a $30.00 deposit for the Terrific Twos (which is the September tuition payment). The registration fee must be received within 2 weeks of registration for the application to be processed. Tuition payments are due by the first class of each month and are not refundable.
ADMISSION
Enrollment is open to all regardless of religious preference, ethnicity, or race.
Our definition of age will be: Child must be the age of the class before September 1 of the school year. Example: 3 Year Old class - child must be 3 before September 1 of that school year. All children in the 3 year-old classes and older need to be toilet trained including personal hygiene.
ENROLLMENT FOR FAMILIES OF CURRENT STUDENTS AND SCHWARZWALD UCC MEMBERS
Friday, January 14th, 2022 through Friday, January 21, 2022.
Applications are to be completed and mailed with the registration fee to the address below by January 21st to ensure enrollment for the 2022-23 school year.
OPEN HOUSE/OPEN ENROLLMENT
Beginning Saturday, January 22, 2022, registration will be open to the public.
Applications are available on-line. Send the application with registration fee to the address below.
Note: Your child will be registered in the order that the application and fee are received.
We are not conducting open houses this year but if you would like a tour, please call us at 610-406-9098 or email info@preschool.schwarzwalducc-pa.org for further details.
Please also see our class videos on the Our Classes page.
REGISTRATION FORM
To enroll your child, complete the registration form and submit the required $50.00 registration fee for the 3 and Pre-K classes and $30.00 for the Terrific Twos. Checks should be written to: “Schwarzwald UCC Preschool” and mailed to:
Schwarzwald UCC
Attention: Preschool Director
75 Church Lane Road
Reading, PA 19606
For general information: visit our website http://preschool.schwarzwalducc-pa.org or visit us on Facebook to find more information and continued updates. Questions may be directed to the Preschool at 610-406-9098.