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Resurrection Children’s Center
2280 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
703 578-1314
rccpreschool@earthlink.net
The Church of the Resurrection has operated
the Resurrection Children’s Center since 1970. The preschool admits students
of any race, color, or national or ethnic origin and is licensed by the
Commonwealth of Virginia .
The
Church of the Resurrection views the Resurrection Children’s Center as one
of its most cherished and longstanding ministries and welcomes the parents,
students, and staff to share fully in the worship, outreach, and community
life of the parish.
Resurrection Children’s Center
2280 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
703 578-1314
email:
rccpreschool@earthlink.net
“Celebrate the Similarities”
OPEN HOUSE for 2009-2010
Enrollment
January 18, 2009 at 2pm (snow
date, January 25)
We strongly encourage anyone
interested in enrolling to attend the Open House. At the Open House, parents
will have the opportunity to hear about the school, visit the classrooms and
meet the teachers. Attendees will have enrollment priority over those who
apply after the Open House. The Open House is not designed for children,
but families who apply will be scheduled to return
with their child to spend a
morning in the classrooms while we are in session. For more information
about our Open House or enrollment in general, please give us a call.
Preschool
Philosophy
The mission of Resurrection Children’s Center is to provide the community
with a model demonstration school that offers a caring, developmentally
appropriate, family-centered preschool experience to young children. We
believe in the uniqueness of every child. We encourage children to learn in
their own way, at their own rate, through active experiences that promote
social, emotional and cognitive growth. We value the richness that ethnic,
cultural, and religious diversity bring to our class- rooms. We embrace the
concept of including children with a wide variety of special needs or
disabilities.We offer a supportive environment to our families at the
Center.
The Program
The Center’s parent-cooperative program provides a dynamic and innovative
early childhood education program for 45 children. Each class is conducted
by 2 highly qualified teachers and a parent helper.
Teacher-Student Ratio
Each class is limited to 9 to 1 2 students. There is a ratio of 1 adult to 3
students in the youngest class and 1 adult to 4 in the older classes.
The High/Scope Preschool Curriculum
The framework for the program is the High/Scope Preschool Curriculum. This
internationally acclaimed educational system views children as decision
makers and active learners.
The Importance of Play
Children learn most naturally through play. Within the context of play, the
curriculum emphasizes creative exploration, independent thinking, and
decision making. Children spend at least 30 minutes each day outdoors on a
well-equipped playground.
The learning environment at RCC offers variety in the fullest sense: in
people, experiences, and materials.
The Staff
The preschool has a highly trained and caring staff that is skilled in
assessment and individualized educational planning. Staff work closely with
education consultants and families to formulate an educational program for
each child.
On staff are both a speech language therapist and an occupational therapist
who work with children who need additional services.
Parent Education and Involvement
In our cooperative preschool, all parents work in their child’s classroom on
a rotating basis. This gives parents the opportunity to take an active role
in their child’s first learning experience away from home. The Center also
offers a supportive parent education program and parenting hotline.
Financial Assistance
A limited amount of financial assistance for tuition or therapy is
available.
Please
email us for more information
at
rccpreschool@earthlink.net .
Support
Resurrection
Children’s Center depends on community support, corporate and foundation
grants, and individual donations to fund its unique program. It participates
in both the United Way and the Combined Federal Campaign.
The Church of
the Resurrection houses our program and the congregation has provided strong
support for the Center since its founding. Other community organizations
that support RCC include
:
Katherine
Pollard Maddux Memorial Mental Health Foundation
Rotary Club of
Alexandria
Alexandria
United Way Community Services Fund
Ivakota
Association, Inc.
Northern
Virginia Community Foundation
Washington
Forrest Foundation
The Kiwanis
Club of Alexandria
Alexandria-Lincolnia
Lions
Alexandria
Scottish Rite
Mt. Olivet
Foundation
Please email us for more
information.
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