Heritage Preschool

Educating the whole child

Serving New Castle, Newark, Bear and Wilmington, Delaware

School News and Events

We're looking for a caring, qualified Teacher Assistant Personal Qualifications: Christian faith Active membership in a church with beliefs similar to those of Heritage Presbyterian Church At least 18 years of age Education Requirements: High School Degree AND one of the options below: TECE 1 High School Early Childhood Career Pathway 6 college credits (3 in ECE & 3 in child development) Experience Requirements: Minimum 6 months experience working with children preschool age or younger in a group setting If you are interested in this position, please contact the preschool office.

Enroll now for 2008-2009 school year! We're enrolling for AM and PM Preschoolers (3s) and PreK (4s) classes. Tuition is $228/month with a $50 registration fee. Current families may re-enroll beginning Feb 4th. Open enrollment begins February 19th. Referral and sibling discounts are available!

Vacation Bible School All children preschool - 5th grade are invited to explore our Jerusalem Marketplace! VBS will run from 6:30-8:30pm the week of July 21st through July 25th. Free

Adult English Classes - Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Tuesday evenings 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday mornings at 11:15 a.m. (Childcare and activities are available for children of all ages during the Sunday classes.) Classes are free

Chapel Each Thursday your child will have Chapel, which includes a Bible lesson and songs with our friends from Heritage Church.

Decorating for Christmas We had a great time making paper chains for our classroom. We even made some for Ms Kristin and Pastor Glenn's offices!

Happy Thanksgiving! Our 3s and PreK classes celebrated the first Thanksgiving with a special snack together last week.

Music & Movement Each Tuesday, your child will have Music & Movement class. Please dress them in comfortable pants or shorts and sneakers. Thanks!

PreK Class We're having a great time building our block town!

PreK Class - Fun in the kitchen

PreK Class - Fun with Blocks

St Jude Children's Hospital Trike Safety Week April 14-17 Each day this week, your child will be learning how to stay safe when riding a bike. We're ending our week with a special craft and ice cream treat. Parents are invited to join us on Thursday, April 17th at 10:30am as we work together on some spring decorations for children being treated at St. Jude's. Please bring in any donations by Thursday 4/17!

Thank you! Thank you to everyone who gave gifts for the families on the gift tree! Five families in our communities will have a warmer and happier Christmas thanks to you!

Visit from Ashland Nature Center We had very special visitors from Ashland Nature Center this spring.

Visits from Ms Jackie of the New Castle Library One Wednesday each month, our friend Ms. Jackie visits us from the New Castle Library for stories and fun. Thank you, Ms Jackie!

Fire Prevention Week We had visitors from the Delaware City Fire Company during Fire Prevention Week. They reminded us what to do in case there is a fire, and showed us that fire fighters aren't scary and are here to keep us safe! We even braved the raindrops to get a chance to sit in the fire truck! Thank you Delaware City Fire Company!

Heroes Unmasked All kids have heroes. At our Heroes Unmasked event, kids will meet heroes worth having—and have a ball at carnival games as well. Heroes Unmasked is an all-fun, no-fear Bible adventure. Children and their families will encounter costumed Bible Hero Actors, play more than a dozen carnival games, decorate cookies to take home, do crafts, and collect Bible Hero Cards to trade and treasure. Heroes Unmasked is an exciting way for kids to learn more about God’s love. Meeting the costumed Bible Hero Actors and interacting with the themed games is huge fun. Heroes Unmasked is for kids of all ages! Heroes Unmasked is on Tuesday, October 30th and doors are open between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Non-scary costumes are welcome!

Heritage Preschool Night at Friendly's Invite your friends and family to head to Friendly's at People's Plaza between 5-8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 15th. Heritage Preschool will receive 10% of the profits made that night. Moms, how 'bout a night you don't have to cook!

PreK Program and Diploma Presentation Our PreK Program was held Thursday, May 22. Parents, grandparents, and friends all came to see and hear what we'd been learning about this year. Kindergarten - here we come!

3s Valentine's Ice Cream Party Thank you to all who sent in treats for our Ice Cream Party. We really enjoyed our sundaes!

PreK Field Day We held our Field Day in the spring. The children and parents had a great time playing together. As always, the Moon Bounce was a favorite with everyone!

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