To learn more about the Church of the Brethren click on the logo below.	Ridgeway Nursery School was established in 1966 to provide a quality pre-school program in the Ridgeway Church community. The school’s program represents a witness of our church. We hope to provide a warm, caring environment that serves students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs. We strive to meet the needs of each student enrolled. (from left to right: Shelly Grove – teacher, Deb Fromherz – aide, Jan Gough – aide) Classes offered Preschool (3 years to young 4 year olds) – meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. – Teacher and two aides. Preschool offers an “introduction to school”. Students are given age appropriate experiences that meet children’s needs and stimulate learning in all developmental areas – physical, social, emotional, and intellectual. AM Pre-kindergarten (older 4 to 5 year olds) – meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. – Teacher and one aide. Pre-kindergarten is designed to prepare today’s child for the Kindergarten experience. Developmentally appropriate activities and interactions are provided to stimulate learning. Areas focused on include physical, language and speech, social and emotional, self-help, and cognitive development. PM Pre-kindergarten (older 4 to 5 year olds – meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. – Teacher and one aide. PM Pre-kindergarten curriculum will be basically the same as the AM class, but with an extra day for a little more in depth activity. Features of Ridgeway Nursery School · Play as we learn · “Hands-on” learning · Age appropriate activities · Inclusive policy · Multicultural curriculum · Focus on “readiness to learn” · Emphasis on creativity · Certified, experienced teacher and aides · Referrals to Intermediate Unit when indicated · Individual conferences in the spring · Maximum 8:1 student ratio in Pre-kindergarten, 5:1 in Preschool Tuition Ridgeway Nursery School is non-profit. Tuition covers staff salaries, materials, equipment, and daily operating expenses. Tuition is a yearly fee which is paid in 9 monthly installments. Preschool………………$76.00/month AM Pre-kindergarten……………..$91.00/month PM Pre-kindergarten………………………………$112.00/month How to Register A completed application for and $35.00, non refundable, registration fee for the Pre-school and Pre-kindergarten classes must be received by the church office to register your child for the program. Checks should be payable to Ridgeway Nursery School. A confirmation of your child’s enrollment will be mailed to you. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. 2008/09 Enrollment School year enrollment begins during our Open House February 2008. PLEASE CALL 545-4542 FOR MORE INFORMATION