Kindergarten/Preschool Registration: Week of Feb. 10
BALDWIN
Baldwin Community Preschool
Registration for the 2016-2017 school year at the preschool, located across from Caste Village, begins Feb. 18. Programs available for children age 2 through 5. Pre-K transition class and other extended day options are available. For more information or to schedule a tour, contact Carol Barringer at 412-440-0509 or cbarringer@baldwincommunityumc.com.
Sonshine Preschool
The preschool offers programs for children ages 2 ½ through 5. Registration is now open for the 2016-2017 school year. To schedule a tour, call 412-207-7216. For registration and class information, visit www.sonshinepreschoolpgh.com.
Bethel Park
Hillcrest Christian Academy
Registration is now open for Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten programs. Apply online at www.hillcrestca.org, or call 412-854-4040 and ask for a tour. Hillcrest Christian Academy is an interdenominational Pre-K through 12th-grade school that has been teaching minds and training hearts in the South Hills for over 33 years. For more information, email info@hillcrestca.org. Applications are now being accepted for all grades for the 2016-2017 school year.
Green Tree
Mushroom Family Learning Center
Registration for the 2016-17 schoolyear for the independent, secular, nonprofit preschool located in Green Tree is underway. New this year is Little Sprouts parent/caregiver-and-child class for children 18 months and older. For registration information and to schedule a tour, call 412-531-1225. For more information, visit mushroomfamily.org.
Mt. Lebanon
Jubilee Christian SChool
An inter-denominational school for grades K-8 with campuses in Mt. Lebanon and Dormont, Jubilee will hold an open house at 10 a.m. Feb. 25. Parents and prospective students are invited to attend a brief informational session at the Mt. Lebanon campus with the school’s principal and tour school facilities, including the new Dormont campus. Tours are also given at the Lower Campus in Mt. Lebanon at 10 a.m. Thursdays in February. Jubilee will be accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year. In addition, the school currently has openings in several grades for students who wish to transfer from public, private or home-school settings. To RSVP, contact Judi Phelps at 412-561-5917 or jphelps@jubileecs.org.
MT. LEBANON HIGH SCHOOL
The high school offers a preschool program for 3- and 4-year-olds. Children must be at least age 3 ½ by March 1, 2016, and 4-year-olds must be no older than 4 years 10 months by March 1, 2016. The program is operated by high school students enrolled in the Advanced Child Development Course under the supervision of the child development teacher and will run March 14-May 27, 2016. The children will attend 9:10-10:40 a.m. Monday-Thursday. Cost is $65. Deadline for application is Feb. 22. For more information, call Susan Kordistos at 412-344-2023.
Sunset Hills Nursery School
Registration for the 2016-17 schoolyear is now underway. Classes are offered for children ages 2 through 5. To register, contact Christine Huber at cmhuber8@comcast.net or 412-440-0019. For more information, visit www.sunsethillnurseryschool.com.
Temple Emanuel
Registration for the 2016-17 preschool year at Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Development Center is now open. Classes for toddlers (with parents or caregivers) 2s, 3s, 4s, Transition class for 5s and Enrichment for Kindergartners. For children 3 and over, full-day programming is offered. For more information, visit www.TE-ecdc.org or contact Iris Harlan, director, at 412-279-7687.
Peters Township
St. David’s
The 2016/2017 preschool registration for parishioners is now open. All others may register beginning Feb. 15. An open house will be held Feb. 13. For more information, visit www.stdavidspeterstwp.org, or email Jennifer Yoon at stdavidspreschool@gmail.com.
• Mother’s Day Out preschool program, a Christian learning experience available by reservation for children 1 year and up, is held five days a week. For more information, visit the MDO page on the website or email stdavidspreschool@gmail.com.
Namaste Montessori of Peters
Namaste Montessori of Peters offers full-year toddler and primary programs with part- and full-time options for children 18 months to 6 years of age. Registration is ongoing for summer and fall enrollment. For more information, visit www.namastemontessori.com or email info@namastemontessori.
Tender Shepherd Preschool
Tender Shepherd Preschool at The Bible Chapel, McMurray, is accepting registrations for the 2016-2017 schoolyear. Morning and afternoon sessions available for children ages 3-5 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For more information, visit biblechapel.org.
South FAyette
South Fayette School District
An incoming Kindergarten Parent Meeting will take place 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at South Fayette Elementary School, at which time your child’s registration packet will be given to you. The principal, kindergarten teachers, school nurse and the Extended Day Program staff will explain the process and answer questions. If you have a child that will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2016, call 412-221-4542 ext. 315 to schedule their screening/registration appointment. Screening/registration dates are March 8-9.