About Our School - Mount Vernon Baptist Church Preschool

State Licensed

Mount Vernon Preschool is licensed by the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Virginia and meets or exceeds the minimum standards for childcare. The standards relate to personnel, health requirements, staff training, program staff, administration, general supervision, ratios, physical environment, space, furnishings and safety procedures. We believe that licensing regulations help us to provide loving care for children and peace of mind for parents.

Office Hours

Sept.-May: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
June-Aug.: Hours Vary

Our Programs

For more information, please see the Registration Form. Enrollment is open first to current/previous Mount Vernon Preschool Families, Mount Vernon Baptist Church staff and Mount Vernon Baptist Church members. Please feel free to contact us with any questions!

Registration Forms

Preschool Classes

Mount Vernon Preschool offers preschool classes for children ages 2 years old-5 years. Preschool classes meet from 8am-12pm. Class days vary.

Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch is our extended day program. During Lunch Bunch, children eat a parent provided lunch and enjoy playtime with other students. Lunch Bunch meets until 2 p.m. and is available for 2s, 3s, 4s, and 5s. Additional fees apply.

Enrichment Classes

Enrichment Classes meet after school until 2pm. Enrichment classes are available for students who are in our 3-5 year old programs and are fully potty trained. After eating a parent provided lunch, children participate in a special class designed to introduce children to new skills. Additional fees apply.

Summer Camp

Mount Vernon Preschool offers summer camp during June-August. Summer Camp meets 9am-12pm, Tuesday-Thursday.

Kindergarten

Mount Vernon Preschool offers private kindergarten for children 5 years old by September 30. Classes meet Monday-Friday 8am-2pm and follow the HCPS calendar.

Information Request

If you would like to be contacted about current or future openings in the Mount Vernon Preschool, please complete this form.

FAQs

Does Mount Vernon Preschool accept children with special needs?

It depends on the type of special need. We are not equipped to take care of any medical special needs, however developmental special needs can be evaluated on a case by case basis.

In the event that a child with special needs requires a one on one assistant in order to participate in classroom activities, the parents are responsible for providing a trained assistant.

Mount Vernon Preschool reserves the right to dismiss a child with special needs if we are unable to accommodate those special needs while maintaining the program goals and safety for the other children in the class.
Does Mount Vernon Preschool take field trips?

No. For liability reasons, we do not transport children. We do bring in a variety of outside groups and activities in lieu of field trips.
What is an Enrollment Contract and tuition deposit?

An enrollment contract and tuition deposit insures that parents are serious about enrolling their child and understand all that is expected from them. An enrollment contract is also a legal document that allows the school to hold a family accountable to paying the annual tuition in the event of an early withdrawal in which the school is unable to release the family from the contract.
Will I receive a refund of my tuition deposit at the end of the school year?

The tuition deposit is collected along with the enrollment contract as final confirmation that the child will be attending Mount Vernon Preschool. The tuition deposit is applied toward the annual tuition for students who complete the full year. In the event that the child withdraws any time after the tuition deposit is paid and prior to the end of the school year, the tuition deposit in non-refundable.
Do you provide meals and snacks?

No. Children who attend our regular 8 a.m.-12 p.m. program should have been fed breakfast prior to arriving at school. Parents are required to provide a light, healthy, peanut/tree nut free snack for their child.

Parents of children who attend Lunch Bunch and Enrichment Classes must provide a healthy, peanut/tree nut free lunch.
Will the teachers feed my child?

No. Children should be able to feed themselves prior to enrolling in Mount Vernon Preschool.
Are children required to be potty trained prior to enrollment in Mount Vernon Preschool?
- Children in our 2 year old class are not expected to be potty trained prior to enrollment.
- Children in our 3 year old class are expected to be in the process of being completely potty trained.
- Children in our 4 and 5 year old classes are required to be potty trained prior to enrollment.
What is your student to teacher ratio?
- 2 year old classes: 10 students to 2 teachers
- 3 year old classes: 12 students to 2 teachers
- 4 year old classes: 10 students to 1 teacher
When do you go outside to play?

We are required by DSS to spend at least 30 minutes per day outside. If it is raining or the wind chill factor and/or temperature are below 32 degrees, children will have indoor play in our rainy day rooms.
What can I do to help my child get ready for preschool?

There are many things parents can do at home to make the transition to preschool easier for their children. For suggestions, please click here.
Do you offer any extended day programs?

Mount Vernon Preschool ends at 12 p.m. Lunch Bunch and Enrichment Classes meet until 2 p.m. For more information on these programs, please click below. Mount Vernon Preschool does not offer any programming after 2 p.m.

Enrichment Classes

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About Us

MINISTRY OF MOUNT VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH

State Licensed

Office Hours

Our Programs

Preschool Classes

Lunch Bunch

Enrichment Classes

Summer Camp

Kindergarten

Information Request

FAQs

Does Mount Vernon Preschool accept children with special needs?

Does Mount Vernon Preschool take field trips?

What is an Enrollment Contract and tuition deposit?

Will I receive a refund of my tuition deposit at the end of the school year?

Do you provide meals and snacks?

Will the teachers feed my child?

Are children required to be potty trained prior to enrollment in Mount Vernon Preschool?

What is your student to teacher ratio?

When do you go outside to play?

What can I do to help my child get ready for preschool?

Do you offer any extended day programs?

Prospective Families Email List