The first six years of a child’s life is a time of tremendous growth. Between one and six years of age, children develop, change, explore, and expand their worlds more quickly than at any other time. Early childhood education programs offer young children many opportunities that assist in this period of growth. 

Bayside Presbyterian Preschool and Kindergarten strives to provide the highest quality educational experience while providing each child with a safe and nurturing environment.

Classes are offered for children 18 months through Kindergarten. Each class is staffed by highly qualified and experienced teaching professionals. All classes meet from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A morning snack is provided, and each child brings his or her lunch.

Through a variety of planned activities which include physical activity, group interaction, art, language, science, movement, number exploration, dramatic play, and music, children will grow and develop a good image of their own self worth as children of God.

Monthly school-wide themes provide a foundation for each classes age appropriate exploration, and are supported by special guests and/or field trips.

Classes consist of five students between the ages of 18 months and 2 years 6 months by the 30th of September. Students attend one assigned day each week. Each class has a teacher and assistant teacher providing a low staff to student ratio of 2 to 5 insuring individual attention and care. Storytime, music and art are a daily part of the program.

Classes consist of 12 students who are 2 years 6 months by the 30th of September. One of the classes meets on Tuesday/Thursday and one meets on Wednesday/Friday. Both classes have a teacher and an assistant teacher. Storytime, music and art are a daily part of the program. Chapel is twice monthly.

Classes consist of 14 students who are 3 years old by the 30th of September. Students must be potty trained. The 2-Day 3’s Classes meet on Monday and Wednesday. The 3-Day 3’s Classes meet on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. All classes have a teacher and an assistant teacher. Letter puppets are introduced weekly to assist with learning letter and phonic concepts. Storytime, music and art are a daily part of the program. Computer and Chapel are offered twice a month.

Classes consist of up to 16 students who are 4 years old by the 30th of September. The 3-Day 4’s class meets on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The 4-Day 4’s classes meet Tuesday – Friday. The 5-Day 4’s class meets Monday – Friday. All classes have a teacher and an assistant teacher. Letter puppets continue to reinforce letter and phonic recognition each week. Storytime, music and art are a daily part of the program. Computer and Chapel are offered twice a month.

The Kindergarten class consists of 16 students who are 5 years old by the 30th of September. The class meets Monday – Friday with a teacher and an assistant teacher. The curriculum is the same as the Virginia Beach Public Schools.

The following are required for enrollment:

1. Registration/Agreement form completed and signed
2. Virginia School Entrance Health Form with an up-to-date shot record
3. Original Birth Certificate verification
4. Registration fee

(Yearly, Non-Refundable)

Preschool Classes......................$100.00
Kindergarten................................$200.00

Toddler class....................................$90.00
Two day 2 1/2s & 3's classes ......$135.00
Three day 3's & 4's classes..........$155.00
Five day 3's class...........................$290.00
Four day 4's classes......................$170.00
Five day 4's class...........................$190.00
Kindergarten...................................$250.00

**Rates subject to change with notice.

Bayside Presbyterian Preschool and Kindergarten is operated as a part of Bayside Presbyterian Church’s (USA) educational program and as an outreach ministry. The school is supervised by the Session of the Church. The school’s Director works with the Director of Christian Education and the school staff to ensure that quality care is provided in a stimulating and nurturing environment.

Those interested in the school are invited to call during school hours to discuss any openings and to arrange a visit.