Northview Preschool

Overview

Our goal is to provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment where children learn and grow. We provide a time for active play, imaginative play and learning through educational activities, curriculum and games. We aim to maintain a minimum teacher-to-children ratio at a minimum cost to families.

Program Goals

Our program is designed to invest in your child by:

enhancing positive self-esteem in your child and building his or her independence
preparing each child educationally with age-appropriate academics
stimulating physical development by providing challenging small- and large-muscle activities
encouraging positive social interaction with their peers
helping them to naturally experience God’s presence in his or her life each day

2025-2026 Registration

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year for new families will open January 23, 2025 at 10:00 pm.

Registration will be online and time-stamped. No money will be collected at the time of online registration. If placed in the program you will receive an email with next steps.

All positions are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Priority is given to families with current students, with Northview Church families and community dividing the remaining positions.

Registration link will be live on January 23, 2025

2025-2026 Information

Parent only Orientation - Tuesday, September 2nd, 6:15 - 8:45

6:15 - 7:00 - Monday/Thursday session
7:00 - 8:00 - Atrium (All Parents)
8:00 - 8:45 - Wednesday/Friday session

School begins:

Wednesday, September 3rd: Wednesday/Friday session

Thursday, September 4th: Monday/Thursday session

Curriculum

The school utilizes the Christian-based A Beka academic curriculum. A Beka is a God-honoring curriculum that focuses on phonics and one-to-one correspondence. Spiritual development is encouraged with a Bible story. Teachers show Christ’s love to the children through praise, hugs, encouragement and positive interaction.

Activities and Schedule

During the course of the day, children will have child-initiated playtime with puzzles, painting, writing manipulatives, riding toys, etc. In our structured time, the teachers will work on phonics and number skills utilizing songs, rhymes, games, worksheets and artwork. The children will also engage in a Bible story each day. Creativity is encouraged through singing, experimenting with rhythm instruments, painting, art crafts and collages.

Class Information

Our classes meet September through May each school year from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. We follow the Carmel school calendar for school breaks, snow delays and snow days.

Class offered by age: Class placement is determined by the child's age as of May 31 of the current school year.

Lambs: 3 months to 17 months
Butterflies: 17 months to young 2's
Teddy Bears: 2's and young 3's
Zebras: 3's and young 4's
Owls (Pre-kindergarten): 4's and young 5's

Days/sessions offered:

Lambs, Butterflies, Teddy Bears and Zebras: You may choose to send your child 1 day or 2 days. Sessions available are Monday/Thursday or Wednesday/Friday (we are not able to mix session days).
Owls: 3 days. Sessions available: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday or Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday (we are not able to mix session days).

Registration Information

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year for new families will open January 23, 2025 at 10:00 pm.

Registration will be online and time-stamped. No money will be collected at the time of online registration. If placed in the program you will receive an email with next steps.

School tours are available by contacting Sandy Agerter.

All positions are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Priority is given to families with current students, with Northview Church families and community dividing the remaining positions.

Registration link will be live on January 23, 2025

Tuition & Fees

Deposit and Enrollment Fee	$75/family, per year, and a deposit fee of last month's (May of the upcoming school year) tuition are due at the time of acceptance of a position. Paid deposit and enrollment fees will hold your child's spot for the fall. Both fees are non-refundable. Any changes concerning the number of days attending will not result in a credit or refund.
Craft Fee	$50/year - Children who attend one day/week. $75/year - Children who attend two days/week.
Music Fee	$75 - Due at the time of acceptance of a position.
Curriculum and Craft Fee for OWLS	In order to use the high-quality curriculum and supplies, we charge a $100 fee, to cover the expenses of books, phonics paper, crafts, etc. - Due at the time of acceptance of a position.
Cost and Payment	Monthly tuition fees are due on the first of each month.

Monthly Fees (2025/2026 year - amount shown for days/week)

	1 Day	2 Days	3 Days
Lambs	$110	$220	$320
Butterflies	$110	$220	$320
Teddy Bears	$110	$220	$320
Zebras	$110	$220	$320
Owls (Pre-K Only)	N/A	N/A	$320