Resurrection Children’s Center
2280 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
703 578-1314
rccpreschool@earthlink.net

The Church of the Resurrection has operated Resurrection Children’s Center since 1970. The preschool admits students of any race, color, or national or ethnic origin.

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 is currently enrolling for the 2008-09 school year.  Please contact us if you have questions or would like to request an information/application packet.

Our Mission

Resurrection Children’s Center is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian preschool.  The mission of our family-centered, inclusive, cooperative preschool community is:

      To provide children the active learning experiences which facilitate social-emotional, cognitive, and physical growth through the use of the developmentally appropriate HIGH/SCOPE curriculum.

      To create inclusive classrooms where diversity is treasured and children with differing needs, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, learn and grow together.

      To offer parents the opportunity to be active participants in the classroom, work as a team with teachers, and become effective, life-long advocates for their children.

      To be a model for inclusion and family centered education to families, teachers, and administrators in our community.

Our Program

RCC offers a dynamic and innovative early childhood education program for 45 children. Children at RCC enjoy classes with a music and movement specialist, participate in community service projects and look forward to weekly visits with residents at Goodwin House, our neighboring retirement community. Outdoor activities are a priority and children spend at least 30 minutes each day on a well-equipped playground. RCC also provides annual vision and sensory integration screenings.

Our two and three year old children meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 – 12:30.  Our four year old children meet Mondays through Thursdays from 9:30 – 12:30.

Inclusion

We believe strongly that all children deserve the opportunity to benefit from learning in the same classrooms with their disabled and non-disabled peers while receiving individual attention for their differing abilities and learning styles.  At RCC, children with special needs or disabilities are welcomed and totally integrated into their classrooms. 

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 who learn most naturally through play.  Within the context of play, the curriculum emphasizes independent thinking, problem solving, and the development of socialization and cognitive skills, as well as creative exploration through art, music, and movement. Children leave RCC as confident and eager learners, ready for the challenges of kindergarten.

Teacher-Student Ratio

Each class is limited to 9 to 12 students and conducted by 2 highly qualified teachers and a parent helper. There is a ratio of 1 adult to 3 students in the youngest class and 1 adult to 4 in the older classes.

The Staff

Teachers and administrators are trained, caring, and skilled in assessment and individualized planning.  They work closely with families to create an effective educational program for each child.

A speech and language therapist, an occupational therapist, and an educational consultant are on staff to guide and support teachers and parents and 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. RCC also offers a supportive parent education program, including monthly coffees and a parenting hotline.  Formal parent-teacher conferences are held twice a year.

Financial Assistance

A limited amount of financial assistance for tuition or therapy is available.

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

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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 informaion.