Preschool

Purpose
The purpose of Orchard Drive Preschool is to minister to the community by providing a school facility with an emphasis on Christian principles. We seek to promote a God-centered approach to life and learning. We believe that the Bible is the infallible Word of God. We believe that the quality of early childhood education is improved by the instruction and influence of Christian teachers. As an outreach ministry of Brookings Wesleyan Church, Orchard Drive Preschool operates as a nonprofit organization in compliance with constitutional, state and local agencies.

Goals
In a Christian atmosphere, our goal is to provide educational experiences for children in the following areas: self-reliance, sociability, physical skills, creativity, language and concept development and character development. Orchard Drive Preschool does not discriminate based on race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, gender or disability.

Curriculum
Our preschool curriculum stimulates exploration and encourages problem-solving skills, creativity, social and emotional growth all while being in the comfort of a Christian environment. Our Preschoolers develop a broad knowledge base of the world around them through experiential learning. Their teachers accept them as individuals and encourage each child to progress at his or her own pace laying the foundations for language, beginning academic skills, and social skills. Some activities or areas of interest include Art, Storytime and Songs, Bible Verses, Field Trips, Finger Plays, Science, Math, and Gross & Fine Motor Development

Dates of School
Dates of the preschool will generally coincide with the Brookings Public School calendar. Each day is divided into a morning and afternoon class.

Student Requirements
Children attending the Tuesday-Thursday class must be 3 years old on or before September 1. Children attending the Monday-Wednesday-Friday class should be 4 years old on or before September 1^st and preparing for kindergarten the following year. Children must be toilet-trained prior to attending preschool. All vaccinations should be up-to-date.

Tuition
There will be a registration fee of $25 per year, per student. This is non-refundable. Tuition will be assessed by the semester. Parents may choose one of two options:

1.      One payment of $360 (MWF class) or $320 (TTH class) for the first semester due by September 1^st. A second payment of $450 (MWF class) or $400 (TTH class) for the second semester due by January 1^st.

2.      Equal monthly payments of $90 (MWF) class or $80 (TTH class) due by the 1^st of each month.

A late fee of $5.00 will be assessed for payments received after the 15^th of the month. In the event that a child is absent from school, tuition must be paid in full in order to reserve the child’s spot. If the child is absent due to an extended illness, tuition may be prorated at the discretion of the Orchard Drive Preschool Board.

Weather
In case of severe or inclement weather, the Director and/or Preschool Board will decide whether classes will be scheduled for the day. Please listen to KBRK 1430 AM or Depot Radio 910 AM for information.

Orchard Drive Preschool Registration Form - PDF

Orchard Drive PreSchool Newsletter - PDF

Orchard Drive Preschool Calendar- PDF

Orchard Drive Preschool Important Dates- PDF

Orchard Drive Personality Sheet - PDF

Please Contact:
Lacie Petersen
(605) 692-7217
1420 Orchard Drive, Brookings, SD 57006  
preschool@brookingswesleyan.org