The Nursery School at CCPC
3120 Belair Drive
Bowie, MD 20715
301-262-9167
HISTORY
CCPC Nursery School was founded in 1970 by the Christian Community Presbyterian Church as a community service to the city of Bowie and surrounding areas. It incorporated in January 2008 as The Nursery School at CCPC and is an independent organization. The philosophy and objectives of the school have not changed. The school is located at 3120 Belair Drive, in the education building of the church, which is just up the hill from the Bowie Senior High School and the Prince George's County Public Library.
CLASSES (2008-2009)
Nursery School programs are offered for children who will be 3 by 9/1/08 and 4 years old by 9/1/08. A young threes class is offered for children who will turn three between 9/1/08 and 12/31/08. There are 10 students in the young 3’s, 14 students in the 3 year-old classes and 16 students in the 4 year-old classes. There is a lead teacher and an assistant teacher in each classroom. The program runs September through May and generally follows the P.G. County Public School calendar. The class schedule is as follows:
MORNING PROGRAM: 9:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Room 2 - 4 year olds 5 days (M - F)
Room 3 - 3 year olds 3 days (M, W, F)
3 year olds 2 days (T, TH)
Room 4 - 4 year olds 3 days (M, W, F)
Young 3 year olds 2 days (T, TH)
PHILOSOPHY
The Nursery School at CCPC has two main goals: to develop strong feelings of self-worth and to develop good feelings about "school". The program is developmentally oriented. Activities are alternated between active and quiet, directed and non-directed which are the natural rhythms of the preschool child. Activities are planned in the areas of reading readiness, math readiness, fine and gross motor development, socialization, music, art, language, social studies, science and problem solving. Large classrooms, special rooms such as the gross motor room, a large playground area, and the surrounding community for field trips give the staff many opportunities to facilitate a rich program of stimulation and exploration.
STAFF
The Nursery School at CCPC’S 3 year-old and 4 year-old programs are approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. Each class has a qualified teacher and an assistant teacher as its basic team. Each teacher has a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. In addition, there are two administrative staff members available to support activities and a Music Teacher. Occasionally, parents help out in the classroom. CCPC Nursery School is affiliated with the Bowie Therapeutic Nursery Center and receives consultation services from special educators, a social worker, and a psychologist.
There is a registration fee of $50.00 which is non-refundable. In addition to registration, one month's tuition deposit is due at time of registration. This payment will be credited to the last month of the program year at the completion of the program. Tuition is not refundable unless the child moves from the area or is withdrawn due to prolonged illnesses with a doctor's excuse.
VISITS
CCPC Nursery School is a totally open program. You and your child are welcome to visit at any time during our sessions without prior appointment. Plan to visit the school to observe our program. The preschool hours are 9:15 to 11:45. Office hours are 9AM to 3PM Monday through Friday. If you have any questions, please telephone the school at 301-262-9167.
NO PERSON IS EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATION THE NURSERY SCHOOL AT CCPC DUE TO SEX, RACE, RELIGION, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.
