Play-Based
Learning
Child Directed & Teacher Guided
Our school embraces play-based learning as the best tool for helping to prepare children for essential 21st century learning skills. These include collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity and confidence along with social/emotional development, language and math development.
Registration for preschool classes opens in January prior to the September start of the school year. A registration form and non-refundable registration fee are processed online and are required for each child.
2024-2025 School Year
We currently have the following openings for the Fall of 2024:
2 spots in the 3-day Pre-K class
Because openings are subject to change, other class registrations will be placed on a waiting list.
2025-2026 School Year
Registration for current and church families opens January 7, 2025.
Registration for new families opens January 13, 2025.
Registration and Enrollment Process
Our online registration process must be used for submission of registration information and the fee payments. Click here for the registration form and online fee payment instructions.
Enrollment in classes occurs in the order of receipt of the registration form and fee and is based upon class availability. You will be notified when your child is placed in a class. At that time, an additional non-refundable prepayment of the applicable year’s May monthly tuition will be due within 15 days of the notification to retain your child's class placement. Further instructions will be sent with the notification.
For more information, contact Preschool Director Maria Brown at mbrown@firstprescharlottesville.org.
Our Curriculum
At our school, we champion play-based learning to develop essential 21st-century skills like collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, confidence, and social-emotional growth. Our curriculum balances child-directed and teacher-guided play, fostering creativity and development.
