WPPK school
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Your Hometown Church in the Heart of North Dallas
Welcome to Westminster
Preschool and Kindergarten!
Cris Watson ~ Director
214-350-6155
Westminster Ways
Each year Westminster provides an exceptional early childhood experience for each child in our program. The staff is committed to implementing a child-centered and balanced, personalized learning environment where individual strengths are encouraged. We realize and value the trust that must be placed in us and are grateful for the opportunity to share in the excitement of the growth, development and educational success of your child.
Social Responsibility Projects
Each year the 4’s & Kindergarten classes engage in experiences that begin to plant the seed of awareness to the needs of others around them. The goal is to provide our children the opportunity to give back to others in meaningful child-centered, hands-on ways. Our projects have included making 300+ sandwiches for the Austin Street Shelter, collecting pet needs for the SPCA, a can food drive for North Dallas Shared Ministries, making birthday boxes for boys and girls through Captain Hope Society and environmental and recycling experiences in the spring to contribute to the well-being of our community.
Classes Provided
•MDO: Mother's Day Out is offered for children ages 12 to 23 months, 1 or 2 days per week;
Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Thursday & Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
•Preschool: Classes are offered 2-5 days per week for children ages 2 to 5 years. Classes meet from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
•Kindergarten: Classes meet 5 days per week.
Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and
Tuesday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
•Enrichment Programs: These special programs are offered through our 4 extended days for older two year olds through Kindergarten age. In order to provide the highest quality learning opportunities, we maintain low teacher/child ratios.
Fine Art Classes
Several classes are offered as part of our weekly curriculum to enhance appreciation for the arts. The length of class and the frequency depends on the age of the children.
Currently we offer:
•Art
•Music
•Library / Literature
•Motor Skills
•Capers for Kids
Chapel is included in our morning program for 4 year olds through Kindergarten. Christian Principles are emphasized daily throughout the curriculum along with prayer.
Our Staff
Our teaching staff is chosen for their level of education, commitment, and experience in early childhood education. Each class is staffed with a degreed teacher, with educational backgrounds including Child Development, Early Childhood Education, and Elementary Education at the Bachelor and Master degree level. The Director of the school is Cristine Watson, MS. Cris is a recognized leader and speaker in the Early Childhood Education community, and an expert in Child Development.
Summer Camp
WPPK offers five sessions of child-centered camp experiences for children 2 1/2 to 6 years old. Younger children attend half days (9:00am - 12:00pm) and 3’s to 6 attend full days (9:00am - 2:00pm). Camp brochures are available in March t current school, church and returning families. Camp will be available to new families in late April. Look for the camp brochure in March 2010!
THE VALUE OF CHILDREN
Amazing, acknowledge them.
Believable, trust them.
Childlike, allow them.
Divine, honor them.
Energetic, nourish them.
Fallible, forgive them.
Gifts, treasure them.
Here and now, be present with them.
Innocent, delight in them.
Joyful, have fun with them.
Kindhearted, learn from them.
Lovable, cherish them.
Magical, appreciate them.
Noble, esteem them.
Open-minded, respect them.
Precious, value them.
Questioners, encourage them.
Resourceful, believe in them.
Spontaneous, enjoy them.
Talented, nurture them.
Unique, affirm them.
Vulnerable, protect them.
Whole, recognize them.
Xtra-special, celebrate them.
Yummy, be affectionate with them.
Zany, listen to and love them.
Admission
All interested families should call the school office (214) 350-6155 in September to schedule a visit. Tours are offered during the months of October, November, and December. After a tour, a child can be wait listed for potential enrollment for the next year. Current families register in February. Church members, and then siblings have next priority.
The school accepts children who we feel will have successful experiences in the program. Families must maintain contact with the school each January to keep their name active on the wait list.
Testing
WPPK does not administer any standardized testing as part of the application or admission process or throughout a child’s enrollment at the school.
Wait List Contact
All families must maintain contact with the school each January to keep a child’s name active on the wait list. Contact may be made by email or phone. Families who have not kept in contact withe the school in January are moved to the inactive file before the registration process begins in February of each year.
Tuition rates for:
If you have questions, please call the Preschool office at at: (214) 350-6155.
Scholarships
Each year, in the spring, scholarship applications are available to families who wish to apply. The scholarship Committee will review each application request and decisions are made by May for the following year. Applications are available through the school office upon request. Please call the Preschool office at at: (214) 350-6155
