Fairfax Presbyterian Preschool
Katherine W
My third child just entered his final year at Fairfax Presbyterian Preschool, and we will be so sad to leave this amazing school, which has given all of my children a great start to their educational years. The philosophy of the school is that children learn best through play, and my children have been very well prepared for kindergarten. All of our teachers have been exceptional -- warm, experienced, and knowledgable. The facilities are second to none, with large windows, spacious rooms, bathrooms and sinks in each classroom, access to the playground from each classroom, and a large room for indoor play when the children cannot get outside. The director is warm and helpful and sets the tone for this great school. We appreciate the diverse student body. The school is located in a church, but religious education is not part of the curriculum. I would recommend without reservation this preschool to anyone.
For 60 years, Fairfax Presbyterian Preschool (FPP) has provided quality, early childhood education to children ages 2 ½ to 5 years. Founded as a mission of Fairfax Presbyterian Church, FPP welcomes children of all faiths, cultures, and abilities. FPP’s programs provide rich and varied learning opportunities which contribute to a child’s social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth.
FPP is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Philosophy
FPP’s philosophy is that children learn best through play. A child’s learning experiences are more enriching when the child is engaged in the process and when that process is fun. Through play, we can assess the individual, social, physical, and intellectual needs of each student in an environment that is as exciting as it is natural. Moreover, children learn an amazing amount when they are having fun!
To further our philosophy, classroom curriculum include a mixture of structured and unstructured activities. Children have a daily circle time and arts and crafts activities, as well as unstructured play time in classroom centers and outside on the playground.
Parent Participation
The strong sense of community felt at FPP is fostered by our use of Parent Helpers in the classrooms. FPP is a parent participation preschool and relies on parents or designated caregivers to serve as volunteers in their children’s classrooms approximately 5 times throughout the school year.
Serving as a Parent Helper gives parents the unique opportunity to be a part of their child’s school day. It also encourages parents to get to know their child’s teacher and classmates, as well as other preschool parents and FPP staff. Parents, grandparents, and nannies are all encouraged to serve as Parent Helpers. For safety and security, FPP conducts background checks and FBI fingerprinting on all adults working in the classrooms.
