Registration

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 a safe, developmentally appropriate, nurturing environment

• Promote social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth

• Develop positive self-image and a love of learning.

• Establish relationships and friendships with others and understand their importance 

• Feel secure with others when away from home

• Skills needed for problem solving, communication, physical development

• Have the opportunity to learn and grow in a Christian atmosphere

CLASSES OFFERED

The following preschool classes will be offered: 

• Pre-K 5 day Class:  Monday through Friday from 9:15 am to 12:15 pm. 

• Pre-K 5 day FULL DAY Class: Monday through Friday from 9:15am to 2:15 pm

• Pre-K 3 day Class:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

• Pre-K 2 day Class:  Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

• Three Year Old 3 day Class:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:15 am to 11:45 am.

• Three Year Old 2 days (Morning Class: Tuesday and Thursday from 9:15 am to 11:45 am.

• Three Year Old 2 days (Afternoon Class):  Tuesday and Thursday from 11:15am to 1:45pm.

• Terrific Twos – Thursdays or Fridays (2 year old with a caregiver) 9:30 am-10:45am 

SCHOOL YEAR

• Our Preschool year primarily follows the Exeter Township School District calendar. We begin September 2nd and conclude at the end of May.  More information will be provided in our summer mailing to parents.

• Orientation will be held at the end of August and beginning of September for the 2 year, 3 year and Pre-K classes. Definite times and dates for each class to be announced in the summer parent letter. 

• School begins on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. 

• Classes conclude for the 2s, 3s, and Pre-K classes at the end of May.  The Pre-k classes will participate in graduation ceremonies at the end of the school year to celebrate with family and friends. 

The tuition rates for 2025-2026 are as follows: 

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 May's tuition).  There will be a $40.00 deposit for the Terrific Twos (which is the May's tuition payment). The registration fee must be received within 1 week of registration for the application to be processed. To fully enroll your child, please complete the registration questions above and send in registration fee within a week to secure your child's spot in class.   A confirmation letter will be given upon receipt of payment and class enrollment selection.  *Registration fees are non-refundable

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 CURRENT STUDENTS AND SCHWARZWALD UCC MEMBERS

Enrollment begins the end of January for families and Church members currently enrolled at preschool. Registrations are to be completed online or dropped off with the registration fee to the address below by  Feb. 14th to ensure enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. 

OPEN HOUSE/OPEN ENROLLMENT

Preschool OPEN HOUSE will be held on FEBRUARY 15TH 2025! Stop by anytime between 10am-12pm to tour our classrooms and meet our amazing teachers!

Open enrollment and online registrations will be available starting on February 15th 2025:  

2025-2026 Online Registration Form 

Note:  Your child will be registered in the order that the application and fee are received.  Class preference will be given on first come first serve basis.  If the first preference classed is filled, we would offer the 2nd preference class or be put on a waitlist. 

***PRESCHOOL TOURS ARE AVAILALBLE NOW!***

If you would like to visit the preschool or want more information about registering your child for classes please email info@preschool.schwarzwalducc-pa.org or call 610-406-9098 for further details.

ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM-available February 15th 2025

To enroll your child, complete 2025-2026 Online registration form.  Submit the required $50.00 registration fee for the 3 and Pre-K classes and $40.00 for the Terrific Twos.  Checks should be written to: “Schwarzwald UCC Preschool” and mailed to:

Schwarzwald UCC Preschool

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.