Preschool
What are the ages you are licensed for?
Hillside Christian Academy accepts students 2.5 to 5 years of age. Our students must enter our school having already been potty-trained. We are not licensed to accept students younger than 2.5 years old, and we are not licensed to potty-train our students.
When can I enroll my child in Hillside Christian Academy?
We have open enrollment year round. Students are enrolled based on availability. Sometimes there might be a brief waiting list, and we try to make space for all students.
What does the daily program consist of?
We open Monday through Friday at 7:00 AM, and we close at 6:00 PM. A typical daily schedule consists of the following:
9:15 – 9:45 — Morning Snack
9:45 – 10:45 — Morning Classtime
10:45 – 11:30 — Recess
11:30 – 11:45 — Wash-up for lunch
11:45 – 12:30 — Lunch Time (a hot lunch is provided with tuition)
12:30 — Half-day students are picked up
12:30 – 2:30 — Nap time for all-day students
2:30 – 3:15 — Wake-up, afternoon snack
3:15 – 4:00 — Afternoon Classtime
4:00 – 6:00 — Large and small group recreation
What is taught in the preschool?
Our preschool is dedicated to providing an excellent early-childhood education experience for our students. We assist parents in developing our students academically, socially, physically and spiritually through a variety of activities and experiences. We strive to nurture creativity in each of our students, helping them discover the joy of exploration and learning. By the time our students finish our program, they have the knowledge and confidence to have a successful kindergarten experience. A comprehensive Scope and Sequence is available for all parents.
Are hot lunches available?
A hot lunch is provided and is included in our monthly tuition rate. Our two nutrition staff persons prepare the lunches everyday in our well-equipped kitchen.
Do you accommodate food allergies?
We are very mindful of the special needs of our students. Once parents notify us of specific needs, such as food allergies, we will work with them to accommodate all special needs.
Here is Our Parent Handbook to take a look at
HPS Parent Handbook
