Ridgeway Preschool was established in 1966 to provide a quality preschool 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.  RIDGEWAY PRESCHOOL OPERATES SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY.

Classes offered

NOTE:  RIDGEWAY PRESCHOOL OPERATES SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY

Preschool (3 year olds*) – meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.

*It is preferred that a child turn 3 by September 1st.

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.  This program is designed with an emphasis on social interaction and learning through play.

Prekindergarten (4 to 5 year olds) – meets Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Prekindergarten is designed to help children learn the skills necessary to succeed in Kindergarten, while keeping in mind the importance of learning through play with hands-on experiences.

Features of Ridgeway Preschool Program

• Emphasis on age and developmentally appropriate activities
• Provides enriching large and small group activities
• Provides accommodations to support the individual needs of each child
• Focus on “readiness to learn”
• Nurturing, caring teaching staff
• Student progress tracked and shared with families
• Family involvement and communication encouraged
• Family holiday parties and programs, end of year picnic
• Program enhanced with community and church resources (examples: fire company visit, monthly story time with the pastor)
• Families are invited to participate in church activities

Tuition

Ridgeway Preschool 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 (2 days per week)………………$135/month

Prekindergarten (3 days per week)……………..$170/month

How to Apply to Register

1. Email both of the following addresses to request an Application Packet (include your home mailing address):
   office@ridgewaycob.org
   krahn2@verizon.net
2. The Application Packet includes 6 pages:
   a. Application Information Page
   b. Application for Registration Page
   c. Getting to know You
   d. Ridgeway Preschool Health and Safety Agreement
   e. Parental Consent for Emergency Medical Care Form
   f. Child Health Report Form **must be completed by child’s physician**
   g. Brochure
3. To reserve an enrollment space, all forms must be completed and submitted to the church office along with a non-refundable $50.00 registration fee.~ Checks should be payable to Ridgeway Preschool.
   ~ Mail completed forms and check to:
   Ridgeway Church/Preschool
   525 N. Progress Ave,
   Harrisburg, PA 171093
4. After the completed Application Packet forms and check are received, you will be contacted by the staff to schedule a school visit with your child to share and discuss additional information with the teaching staff.
5. There will be a follow up contact from the staff to either affirm enrollment or to discuss other suggested options.

IF ENROLLMENT IS FULL, you will be notified; your child’s name can be put on a Waiting List when the completed forms are received in the church office;  the registration check does NOT need to be included.

We believe that each child’s adjustment to preschool can be best guided and supported as the family and staff work together to share important information. Ridgeway’s admission process will help to determine if this program is a good fit for your child.

PLEASE CALL 717-545-4542 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR WITH QUESTIONS