Cameron
Preschool At A Glance
Licensed by
Virginia Dept. of Social Services
· Follow policies, procedures and guidelines for
staffing, training and facility management provided by the
Dept. of Social Services
· License Inspection twice a year
· Staff background checks required
· Staff health screening required
· Yearly training required
· First Aid,
CPR, Health & Safety, Emergency Medication Administration and 16
hours of
Child Development
· Lead Teachers Requirements
· 4 Year
Human Science Degree OR
· 4 Year
Degree in another field with 20 hours of early childhood development training
· ALL are
required to have previous classroom experience
Morning Drop Off
· 9:15 9:30 parents sign in students and walk them to class
· Doors are locked during the day with an open door policy for
parents; ring bell for entry
After School Pick Up
· 12:45 1:00 students are dismissed directly to parents vehicles
in rear parking lot
· Only parents or authorized persons allowed to pick up
students
Classroom Information
· Each child finds their cubby and stows belongs to promote name recognition
· Appropriate time to communicate with teachers
· Classroom information is posted daily
· 2 full time teachers
· Small class sizes (6:1 ratio or smaller)
Playground Time
· Every day weather permitting
· During inclement weather indoor are provided in the church
hall
· Dancing, music, balls, games, etc.
Lunch
· Students bring a lunch or snack with a drink and utensils if needed
Allergies
· All students with allergies have notices posted in each classroom
· Children with allergies are kept a safe distance from foods
they are allergic to
· All food is allowed
· Precautions are taken with individual student
Birthday Parties
· If desired, parents may schedule with their childs teacher
Evening Programs
· 3 & 4-year old classes participate in a Christmas and Graduation program
· Cake & Punch reception for children and families
following the programs
Preschool Sunday
· Children are invited to church to sing for the congregation and their
families
Music
· Music class once or twice a week
Chapel
· Scheduled once a week on a rotating schedule
· Verse or story relating to our thematic unit
Parent / Teacher Conferences
· Held twice a year in the fall and spring
· Discuss progress, adjustments, goals or concerns
School Calendar
· Follow Fairfax County Public School yearly calendar
A few exceptions apply
· Follow Fairfax County Public School for closing
announcements
Give me a call and join our church preschool family. Mary
Allison Crump, 703-960-9505, cameronpreschool@gmail.com
Our Philosophy:
- We believe that our Christian-centered curriculum contributes to your childs
spiritual, emotional, social, physical, and intellectual needs.
- We believe in providing a physical environment that is clean, safe, and oriented to
children. Classrooms are arranged to offer challenging learning choices at a range of
developmental levels. Activity (learning) centers allow children the opportunity to
explore, to experience, and most importantly
to succeed.
- We believe the strength of our program is our teaching staff. We support our teachers
with training, resources, and freedom to create a unique Christian experience for
children.
- We believe in positive methods of discipline. We establish consistent, age-appropriate
limits to help children function in their world. Our program is designed to develop in
children a sense of independence, responsibility, and respect for others.
- We believe that parents are the most significant adults in a childs life. We
strive to create mutual respect between parents and teachers and develop a partnership for
the benefit of the child. We encourage daily communication between parents and teachers.
Our doors are open to parents at all times.
- Our philosophy concentrates on the fact that children learn best through play. Our
play-oriented activities offer choices and freedom of expression that builds independent
children with good self-esteem. We maintain a professional commitment to the National
Association for the Education of Young Childrens accreditation criteria defining
developmentally appropriate practices for children.
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