Preschool

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Introduction

New Philadelphia Moravian Preschool has entered it’s third decade of operation. More than 200 of the world’s greatest children fill the halls with laughter and joy each year. The Preschool offers a developmentally appropriate preschool program serving children from three months to five years of age. Our goal is to provide a positive and enriching experience for every child in a loving Christian environment. We accomplish this by planning meaningful curriculum which encourages children to learn through discovery and hands on experiences.Daily activities include center play,circle time, instruction time, once a week classes with the art specialist and the music/dramatic arts specialist, twice monthly spanish instruction with a native speaker, chapel, snack, and outdoor play.

Some of the Programs Offered Include

  • Preschool Programs for Infants, Toddlers, 2, 3 and 4 Year Olds
  • A Pre-K Readiness Program for 5 Year Olds
  • Lunch Bunch Offered Until 1:00 PM Daily
  • A Discovery Day Camp Program
  • Volunteer Parent Organization, “Parent Pals”
  • Classes with Art, Music, and Spanish Teachers
  • All Our Classes Are Open to Children with Special Needs
  • Children’s Chapel
  • Christian Education

Seasonal Activities Include

  • Spring Carnival
  • Easter Egg Hunt
  • Fall Carnival
  • Thanksgiving Feast
  • Visits with Santa
  • Christmas Program
  • Muffins with Mom and Donuts with Dad
  • Easter Egg Hunt
  • Holiday Parties
  • Graduation

Important Documents for the Preschool

These forms are available for you to download in PDF format:

Inclement Weather Policy


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For this year, we have made a slight revision to our delay policy.

Effective immediately:

If schools have a one hour or two hour delay, preschool will open at 10:00 AM. The following schedule appears below:

  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM School hours with pick-up beginning at 11:50 AM.
  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Regular lunch bunch procedure

Doors will open, and unloading will begin, at 10:00 AM (not 9:50 AM)

Important Dates to Remember for 2009-2010

  • Aug. 31 New Parent Orientation
  • Sept. 1 & 2 Children’s Open House (see FAQ for schedule)
  • Sept. 3 First day of school
  • Sept. 7 Labor Day (NO SCHOOL)
  • Sept. 23 Clothing Sale Meeting (9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Advent Class)
  • Sept. 24 Clothing Sale Meeting (6:30 PM Advent Class)
  • Oct. 1 & 2 Muffins with Mom (Fellowship Hall)
  • Oct. 11-17 Clothing Sale Set Up & Sale (Fellowship Hall)
  • Oct. 29-30 Fall break
  • Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day (NO SCHOOL)
  • Nov. 25-27 Thanksgiving holidays
  • Dec. 8 & 9 Christmas Program (Fellowship Hall)
  • Dec. 18-Jan 1 Christmas holidays
  • Jan. 18 MLK, Jr. holiday (NO SCHOOL)
  • Jan. 25 NO SCHOOL
  • Feb. 11 & 12 Donuts for Dad
  • Feb. 15 NO SCHOOL
  • Feb. 17 Clothing Sale Meeting (9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Advent Class)
  • Feb. 18 Clothing Sale Meeting (6:30 PM Advent Class)
  • Feb. 22 -26 Registration for enrolled students and church members
  • Mar. 1 Community Registration
  • Mar. 7 -13 Clothing Sale Set Up and Sale
  • Mar. 29-Apr. 2 Spring break
  • Apr. 5 No School
  • May 20 Graduation
  • May 26 Last day of school
  • June 14-18 Ocean Explorers Discovery Camp
  • June 21-25 Tiger Tracks: A Journey to India Discovery Camp
  • July 12-16 From Sea to Shining Sea Discovery Campy
  • July 19-23 1,2 Buckle My Shoe-Fun with Math Discovery Camp
  • July 26-30 Art Studio: Crayons, Paint, Brushes and More Discovery Camp

Preschool Calendar


This Calendar provides an expanded view of events taking place during the year.

Photo Gallery

Photo albums from the Preschool will appear in the updates section throughout the year. These photos are available to be downloaded or printed online through Google’s Picasa Web Albums! To view these photos follow the link here

For more information: Contact Jerrie Andrews, Director at 336-768-4844 or at jerrie@newphilly.org.