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Learn, Love & Grow in our Nursery School and Child Care

Learn, Love & Grow in our Nursery School and Child CareLearn, Love & Grow in our Nursery School and Child CareLearn, Love & Grow in our Nursery School and Child Care

Westminster Nursery School Registration begins February 1, 2020!

Nursery School & Kdg New Family Pre-Registration

COVID-19 CLOSURE UPDATE

ALL PROGRAMS REMAIN CLOSED

In an effort to continue to curb the spread of COVID-19, Governor Wolf has ordered schools to remain physically closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

Because the health and safety of our students and staff is of the utmost priority, Westminster Nursery School and Kindergarten will be complying with the order and will not be reopening this school year as we had previously hoped. In addition, the Child Development Center and Children's Day-In programs will also remain closed until further notice.

Our Kindergarten program will be following the suggestion of the Department of Education to continue teaching and learning online through the remainder of the school year.

Welcome

There's much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about our Child Care, Nursery School and Kindergarten. We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line.

Our mission is to create and maintain an educational community which provides the highest quality early childhood learning experiences in a safe, nurturing and creative environment. Through a play based, developmentally appropriate curriculum centered around spirituality, we offer young children an environment filled with discovery. We instill in our children an excitement to be life long learners. WECEP provides children the opportunity to develop social, emotional, physical, language and cognitive skills. These skills are the building blocks of a strong foundation for future academic and social success.

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About Us

Accredited and Licensed

Westminster Early Childhood Education Programs are licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Department of Human Services, hold a 4 out of 4 STARS rating from the PA Office of Child Development & Early Learning and are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We offer high quality, full day and part day early childhood educational experiences for children ages 3 months to 5 years old.

Nursery School & Kindergarten

Westminster Nursery School opened its doors in the fall of 1958 when Westminster Presbyterian Church recognized the need for a community preschool. Originally, the program enrolled 30 children and offered two classes.

Over the years, we have seen an increase in building size, the addition of indoor and outdoor play spaces, and an increase in class offerings and enrollment. We do, however, remain constant in our goal to provide the highest quality educational opportunities for young children in our community.

We see each student and his/her family as an important part of the Westminster legacy. We welcome you to celebrate our history, enjoy the present, and work together with us to build a strong future for the children and families of our community.

Child Care & Drop In Care

Westminster Child Development Center began operating in January of 1983 with an enrollment of eight children and employing two staff.

Over the years, the demand for high quality child care and education has increased. The Child Development Center grew to six classrooms and an enrollment of close to 100 children.

Our Child Development Center program offers full day (7 am-6pm) care and education of children ages 3 months to 5 years old. Our focus is providing your child with experiences and opportunities to grow socially, emotionally, and spiritually, while engaging in developmentally appropriate activities.

Our drop in child care program operates 5 days per week from 9am until noon with 2 afternoon sessions on Monday and Wednesday from 12:30-3:30. The program is for children ages 2 to 5 years of age.

Programs

Westminster Nursery School & Kindergarten

Morning and afternoon classes for children 2 years old to Kindergarten. Lunch Bunch and Enrichment classes for children ages 3-5 years old. Programs in session September to June.

Nursery School

SEPTEMBER -MAY

Class times are as follows:

Morning classes 9:00am-11:30am

Afternoon classes 12:30pm-3:00pm

Two’s classes 9:15am-11:15am

12:45pm-2:45pm

Pre-Kindergarten ( 4 by September 1)

AM or PM Transition Class

AM or PM 4 day program

AM or PM 3 day program

Pre-School 3s ( 3 by September 1 and

toilet trained)

AM or PM 3 day program

AM or PM 2 day program

Pre-School Prep (2 by September 1)

AM or PM 2 day program

AM or PM 1 day prog

Kindergarten

Our private kindergarten is licensed by the

PA Department of Education. Two licensed teachers & 1:10 ratio. Our Private

Kindergarten is a half day program meeting Monday-Friday: 9am-11:30am and 12:30pm-3pm. Most surrounding school districts

provide transportation to our kindergarten program.

LITTLE SCHOLARS

An enrichment class designed for children enrolled Kindergarten.

Enrichment Classes

LITTLE SCHOLARS

Our Little Scholars Program provides a full day program for children enrolled in our Kindergarten. Little Scholars classes include: Reading/Writing Workshop, Mathematics, Cooking Up a Story, Silly Science, Technology and Club K (an adventure/community service club for the Kindergarten age child).

ENRICHMENT CLASSES

Enrichment classes are themed classes such as art, music, STEAM, fitness or cooking.

Pair a class with Lunch Bunch for a full day at Westminster.

Westminster Child Development Center

Child care and education, Monday through Friday, 7am-6pm, operating 12 months- 20 hour per week minimum

Infant/Toddler

We accept children into our infant program

at 3 months old.

Our infant/ toddler program is your child's

first step in a lifetime of learning. Our caring and highly trained early childhood

professionals provide a stimulating environment for your

child to explore and thrive.

Pre School

Our preschool program, for children

ages 3 and 4 years old and are toilet trained,

uses a hands on, play based approach to

learning.

Children are encouraged to explore, problem solve, and engage in a variety of fun and

creative learning experiences.

Our preschool & pre K programs utilize Handwriting Without Tears and The Creative Curriculum and align all learning with the PA

state standards.

Pre Kindergarten

Our Pre K is designed to prepare 4 and 5 year old children for more formal learning. By aligning our curriculum to the PA Pre K State Standards we can ensure our children move on to Kindergarten and beyond with a strong educational, social and spiritual foundation.

The program offers children the opportunity to engage in community outings and field trips during the year. Guests such as the Pittsburgh Opera & Alcoson visit to provide an array of STEAM and creative expression activities.