Hope Christian Preschool

Since its beginning in 1962, Hope Christian Preschool has been committed to serving the needs of the families in our community. Our academic curriculum meets the core competency guidelines for New York State Preschools. The teaching staff consists of well-qualified professionals with college degrees and/or equivalent classroom experience who will gently guide your child through the stages of learning.  Teachers also have child safety, first aid and CPR training.

Our school year runs from September to early June.

Our Christian based curriculum teaches the children the most important message - Jesus loves them!

All classes are 2.5 hours.

All class times are 9:00-11:30 AM or 9:15-11:45 AM.

A school orientation/meet the teacher is held for all incoming families in early September. Tours prior to enrollment are virtual as to not disrupt classes in session. Please see the virtual tour on this webpage.

Also please join us for one of our open to the community events. Feb 23rd  or Feb 24th. Keep an eye on upcoming events on this page for details.

TWOS

• Must be 2 by August 1^st
• Diapers are allowed and the children will be changed if needed.
• This class meets 2 or 3 days a week for 2.5 hours, either Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday.
• If space allows, those turning 2 after August 1^st but prior to December 1^st, may enroll on the first day of the month following their birthday, until December 1^st.
• 3-day class tuition is $1,900 for the 2023-2024 school year
• 2-day class tuition is $1,435 for the 2023-2024 school year

THREES

Two-day Threes

• Must be 3 by December 1^st
• Classes are on Tuesday/Thursday.
• Diapers are not accepted for this age level.
• Staff cannot change a soiled pull up as there are no changing stations in the 3 and 4 year old bathrooms. A parent or guardian will be called for soiled pull-ups. The child can be changed using facilities within the building and the child can return to class.
• Children in this class tend to be the younger 3 year olds, some with fall 3 year old birthdays. Pull up are accepted.  However, the child must be independent in the bathroom and able to step in and out of a wet pull up.  There should be some interest in using a toilet. 
• 2-day class tuition is $1,435 for the 2023-2024 school year

Three-day Threes

• Must be 3 by December 1^st
• Classes are on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
• Children in this class are fully toilet trained and independent in the bathroom. No diapers or pull ups are accepted
• 3-day class tuition is $1,900 for the 2023-2024 school year

FOURS

Three-day Fours

• Must be 4 by December 1^st
• Classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
• Children in this class tend to be the younger 4 year olds or are turning 4 by December 1, fully toilet trained and independent in the bathroom.
• No diapers or pull ups are accepted.
• Children will be exposed to and engage in tasks and projects involving the core competencies for preparation for Kindergarten.
• 3-day class tuition is $1,900 for the 2023-2024 school year

Five-day Older Fours

• Must be 4 by August 1^st.
• Children must be fully toilet trained and independent in the bathroom.
• No diapers or pull ups are accepted.
• Classes are Monday – Friday.
• This class is geared towards children who are taking advantage of the ‘gift of another year’ of preschool by delaying Kindergarten one year, or 4 year olds with birthdays early in the calendar year.
• The 4 year old Pre-K core competences are the same as the 3 day Fours, but the class has more time for lesson and skill reinforcement on the extra days.
• 5-day class tuition is $2,410 for the 2023-2024 school year

Typical Day:  Each class is unique in lesson specifics and child expectations, but includes the same basic elements.

• All classes are 2.5 hours long per session
• Child choice /centers: puzzles and toys, center activities, (i.e. kitchen, dress-up, science, blocks, books, time for social   interaction and developing friendships.)  During this time the children learn about decision making and sharing as they play.  Teachers also take the opportunity to work with them, one on one or in small groups.  
• Circle time activities: opening song and prayer, calendar, helper chart, Bible story, learning concepts, and introduction to the craft.
• Craft Time: Fine Motor skills and academic concepts are reinforced and new ones are practiced through the crafts and other creative activities.
• Wash up and snack time: Snack time gives the children the opportunity to socialize and be responsible for themselves.
• Active play: takes place in the indoor play center, the play Zone or outside on the playground where children use their large muscles.
• Show & Tell/Letter of the week: helps the children develop their language skills and self-confidence by speaking in front of their classmates.
• Story time, Songs, and Finger plays: The children have an opportunity to learn new songs, develop memory skills and have fun with rhythms during this time.   
• Coats on and closing circle: good-bye song, prayer and angel stamp, open the door to waiting parents and dismissal.

1. Review Our Classes so that you know what you would like to register for.
2. Have your payment information handy. We accept charge cards (for a small fee), 
3. Click the 'register' button at the top of this page.

We will not be requiring masks unless the Department of Health re-institutes the required mask policy for daycare and preschools in Monroe County.

Click HERE for a pdf of our School Policies. 

Click on the following documents to download.

Daily Health Screen

2022-2023 Tuition Agreement and Schedule

HCPS School Calendar 2022-2023

Your child will need a backpack to carry papers, crafts, or Show & Tell items.   You should enclose a change of clothes for any accidents, and extra socks for the playcenter. 

Please make sure label everything with your child's name. 

Your teacher will contact you regarding snacks.

Tissues, wipes, and paper towels are helpful donations for the school. Please, no sanitizer or other donations are needed. 

Water bottles are not needed as the children get time for drinks.

Understand that from time to time, we will put pictures on Hope Church’s social media accounts (facebook, instagram), the website, and that staff may take pictures on their personal phones for such purposes. At the end of the school year, staff will delete all photos from their phones.

Click Photo Opt-Out Form to opt-out. 

Check your email  (the one you use for billing) and spam folder from the month of January. 

If you still can't find in, email sherrytrerise@sharethehope.org She can resend it to you. 

Text @hcpsgreece to 81010 to get school wide announcements such as weather-related closures.

• When you are asked to provide your name, please add your child’s name in parenthesis ie. Kelly Brand (Noah Smith). Include your child’s last name if it is different from yours. 
• Your role is P for Parent
• You will be asked to download the Remind app. No worries, you haven't missed 55 messages, that is a glitch in the system.

Text the class code to 81010 see your child’s class announcements

Class codes are as follows:

TWOS Classes

Mrs. Helfer Monday, Wednesday, Friday @pink-mwf

2 TTH Stauffer Tuesday, Thursday @red-tth

THREES Classes

Mrs. Frieling Tuesday, Thursday @blue-tth

Ms. Bly Tuesday, Thursday @green-tth

Mrs. McClain  Tuesday, Thursday @white-tth

Mrs. Fedeli Tuesday, Thursday @yellow-tth

Mrs.  Frieling Monday, Wednesday, Friday @blue-mwf

Ms. Bly Monday, Wednesday, Friday @green-mwf

Mrs. Stauffer Monday, Wednesday, Friday @red-mwf

FOURS Classes

Mrs. Fedeli Monday, Wednesday, Friday @yellow-mwf

Mrs. McClain Monday, Wednesday, Friday @white-mwf

Mrs.  McClain Monday, Wednesday, Thursday @white-mwth

Mrs. Lombardo Monday - Friday @purple5dy

Mrs. Sorbera Monday - Friday @orange5day

To communicate with your teacher and HCPS staff:

You will also need to either download the Remind app to your phone/tablet or access Remind.com online, and create an account using your phone number.

Help is available at https://help.remind.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009013520-Request-to-join-a-class

https://help.remind.com/hc/en-us/articles/360016811900-Join-a-school

https://help.remind.com/hc/en-us/articles/206430755-Change-your-notification-preferences

If you still have questions, please reply to this email.

• We encourage healthy snacks for the children.
• Teachers will assign snacks by alphabet to each family, taking note of birthdays. 
• The teacher will inform the class of any allergies.
• Regardless of allergies in your room, please provide a peanut-free snack (a snack that does not contain peanut products). Unless your teacher specifies otherwise, ‘made in a factory with peanuts’ is okay.
• Examples of a healthy snack are goldfish, pretzels, individual fruit cups, or applesauce. Please, no
  cookies or muffins (special party days excepted).
• No drinks please, water will be provided.
• For birthday snacks, any individual wrapped snack such as mini cookies are okay for a birthday.

Teachers are available through the Remind app for questions. Be aware that individual teachers may have different times of the day for availability.

Arrival and dismissal times are good for a quick greeting, but they are not appropriate for a lengthy or private conversation.