Banner Pre-School

“Your child is about to begin an educational journey! At the Banner Preschool, we will partner with you and your child to develop a foundation that will lead to academic success.  We offer a dynamic curriculum in which every child takes an active role in the learning process.  Children are given the opportunity to choose and plan activities with teacher support.  We believe this is the best way to instill an early love of learning.  Give your child the gift of a lifetime – A Banner Education!”

Overview:

Thank you for considering The Banner School Preschool for your child's first school experience.  Banner is a great community and Preschool is a great time to become part of it.  Our Preschool program follows in Banner's tradition of academic excellence.  Preschool students have access to the culture, amenities and special events of Frederick's oldest and only independent, non-sectarian, co-educational day school. 

Applications are still being accepted for the 2010-2011 school year, and we will continue to enroll students based upon classroom availability and student qualifications.  Please submit the $50, non-refundable application fee with the application.

There are two classrooms, one for three year olds and one for four year olds.  The combination of both classes may occur at times to be determined by school if the number of students in one age group is too small to open a separate classroom.  Both full and part time schedules are available.  Full time is Monday through Friday, 8:45 am-3pm.  Part time is either MWF, 8:45 am-3pm, T/TH, 8:45am-3pm or M-F, 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.  Four year olds will be offered the full time program or M-F, 8:45a.m.-12:45p.m. programs only, beginning with the '09-10 school year.

Full time preschool tuition for the '10-11 school year will be the same as the K-8th grades (see tuition and fees page). 

Part time tuition for the '10-11 school year will be as follows:

M-F (am only)      70% of full tuition    Three and Four year olds

MWF (full day)     70% of full tuition    Three year olds only

T/TH  (full day)    50% of full tuition    Three year olds only

See tuition and fees page for more information.

Financial aid is available for full time preschool!!!

If you currently have a child in a Preschool program and don't feel he or she is getting everything they need, you owe it to yourself and your child to call us.  It's never too early to start your child on the path to future success.

Our philosophy:

To form the building blocks of children's education that will lead to academic success.

To offer children a well rounded and creative curriculum. To teach children through fun, hands-on experiences with people, objects, events and ideas. 

To provide age appropriate play activities and prepare children with the pre-academic qualities they'll need to enter Kindergarten. 

To provide teachers who are educated, nurturing, enthusiastic and dedicated.

For more information, please call the Admissions Office at 301-695-9320 x32.