Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Whom do I contact to schedule a tour or enroll in the school?
    2.  Ask for the VP of Membership when you telephone the school at 703-250-6101 or email PNSMembership.

  2. Where are you located?
    3.  Our address is 9019 Little River Turnpike Fairfax, VA 22031. We rent our space from the Providence Presbyterian Church on Route 236, between Picket and Guinea Roads.

  3. Is toilet training required?
    4.  No. Toilet training isn't required for any of our classes.

  4. Is parent participation required?
    5.  Yes. Parents coop in the classroom, have a family job, complete 8 volunteer hours, and participate in class clean-up and fundraising activities.

  5. What is your registration fee?
    6.  Our nonrefundable registration fee is $70.

  6. Do you have field trips?
    7.  Yes. Our 3s, 3/4s, and 4s classes take field trips off school grounds.

  7. Do you offer after school day care?
    8.  No. We do not provide any childcare beyond the preschool classes listed on this web site.

  8. Are you a licensed preschool?
    9.  Yes. We are fully licensed by the State of Virginia. Our facilities are regularly inspected by the Fairfax Regional Licensing Office to ensure compliance with state regulations regarding safety, record-keeping and health matters. For more information, please contact the Fairfax Licensing Office at 703-347-6345.

  9. Are snacks and/or lunch provided for students?
    10.  No, students bring a nut-free snack from home each day. We are a Nut-Aware facility. Parents are encouraged to send a healthy snack which includes a starch and vegetable or fruit. For lunch bunch, students bring a packed lunch from home.

  10. Are you accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)?
    11.  No. To be NAEYC accredited, you must have a director of the preschool. We are a small, parent-run school. We are fully licensed by the State of Virginia (see question 8) and an active member of the Virginia Cooperative Preschool Council (VCPC).

  11. Do you offer summer school?
    12.  Yes. The 2008 Summer Camp will be held from June 2-27 for ages 3-5. Click for details.

  12. Can you accomodate students with allergies?
    13.  Yes. We are a Nut Aware school and work within Virginia State guidelines for storing epi-pens, blood-glucose meters, etc.

  13. Do you administer medication?
    14.  No. We are not equipped to administer medication for non-life-threatening conditions. The only medication we keep and/or administer are epi pens.

  14. What is the difference between the 2's class and the Child's Day Out (CDO) program?
    15.  The two classes are very similiar. Parents co-op or help in the classroom on a rotating schedule in the 2's class. Co-oping is not required in CDO. CDO also generally has a slightly younger group of children as it covers a broader age range from 20-35 months. As a result, CDO usually takes a little longer to establish circle time routines. However, by the end of the year both groups have accomplished teacher-directed activities and are ready to move on to the next level class.