Registration is complete for the August 2021 through May 2022 school year. Currently, the preschool has the following openings:
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Enrollment Policy
- Twos classes—none
- Threes classes—none
- Fours classes—none
- Transitional Kindergarten--none
To enroll in an opening or to be placed on our wait list, please contact Tammy Pressley, director, at 919-387-3400 or send her a message. Preschool tours are only given for openings. Children must be vaccinated to register for school.
Salem Baptist Preschool is not presently equipped or trained to accept students who are developmentally challenged outside of their chronological age level; therefore, children must be the developmental, chronological and cognitive age of the class they enter. All students who are receiving any developmental assistance must present all evaluations to the Director prior to entry or contact the Director concerning when evaluations will be available. Children must be the age of the class they are entering by August 31 of that school year. The Director and the governing board have the right to dismiss any child should they be unable to adjust to the classroom and age level requirements in a 3–6 week period. Circumstances such as unresolved language and/or communication barrier, uncontrollable crying, screaming or anxiety, inability to adapt to the classroom routine, disruptive and/or aggressive behavior are some of the reasons for dismissal.
The Registration Fee is $100 for the first child and $75 for each additional child in the family, This fee is non-refundable, even if your child cannot attend the preschool for the upcoming year. To secure your child's enrollment, September tuition must be paid by June 30. We do not accept credit or debit cards. We accept checks and the correct amount of cash. We do not keep cash on the premises; therefore, we are unable to give change.
Please note that, at the discretion of the Director and Weekday Preschool Committee, Salem Baptist Preschool reserves the right to not enroll a child.
Salem Baptist Preschool is not presently equipped or trained to accept students who are developmentally challenged outside of their chronological age level; therefore, children must be the developmental, chronological and cognitive age of the class they enter. All students who are receiving any developmental assistance must present all evaluations to the Director prior to entry or contact the Director concerning when evaluations will be available. Children must be the age of the class they are entering by August 31 of that school year. The Director and the governing board have the right to dismiss any child should they be unable to adjust to the classroom and age level requirements in a 3–6 week period. Circumstances such as unresolved language and/or communication barrier, uncontrollable crying, screaming or anxiety, inability to adapt to the classroom routine, disruptive and/or aggressive behavior are some of the reasons for dismissal.
The Registration Fee is $100 for the first child and $75 for each additional child in the family, This fee is non-refundable, even if your child cannot attend the preschool for the upcoming year. To secure your child's enrollment, September tuition must be paid by June 30. We do not accept credit or debit cards. We accept checks and the correct amount of cash. We do not keep cash on the premises; therefore, we are unable to give change.
Please note that, at the discretion of the Director and Weekday Preschool Committee, Salem Baptist Preschool reserves the right to not enroll a child.
Classes Offered
Two Year Olds
One Class on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
One Class on Wednesday and Friday
Two Classes on Tuesday and Thursday
One Class on Wednesday and Friday
Two Classes on Tuesday and Thursday
Three Year Olds
Three Classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Three Classes on Tuesday and Thursday
Three Classes on Tuesday and Thursday
Four Year Olds
Three Classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Two Classes Monday-Friday
One Class on Tuesday and Thursday
Two Classes Monday-Friday
One Class on Tuesday and Thursday
Transitional Kindergarten
One Class Monday-Friday
Cost Per Class for 2020–2021
$
160
per month
2 Days Classes
$
210
per month
3 Day Classes
$
280
per month
5 Day Classes
Registration Dates (2021–2022 Preschool Year)
Open House
If you are interested in learning more about the preschool, please join us for an Open House on Friday, January 8 beginning at
10:00 am in our chapel. You will hear an overview of the school, watch a slide show of a typical day, and meet with an age-level teacher. This is for parents only, so please make sure you arrange childcare. We will practice social distancing and require face coverings. No reservations needed.
10:00 am in our chapel. You will hear an overview of the school, watch a slide show of a typical day, and meet with an age-level teacher. This is for parents only, so please make sure you arrange childcare. We will practice social distancing and require face coverings. No reservations needed.
Monday, January 11
CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS AND THEIR SIBLINGS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED
Registration will be done in the following order:
1. Salem church members currently in the preschool
2. Students currently enrolled in the preschool who are not Salem church members
3. Salem church members who currently have a child in the preschool and wish to enroll that child's sibling who is not currently in the preschool
4. Non-Salem church members who currently have a child in the preschool and wish to enroll that child's sibling who is not currently in the preschool
The director and assistant will place students in classes in the above order based on parents' first, second, and third choices. If needed, they will conduct a lottery.
Registration will be done in the following order:
1. Salem church members currently in the preschool
2. Students currently enrolled in the preschool who are not Salem church members
3. Salem church members who currently have a child in the preschool and wish to enroll that child's sibling who is not currently in the preschool
4. Non-Salem church members who currently have a child in the preschool and wish to enroll that child's sibling who is not currently in the preschool
The director and assistant will place students in classes in the above order based on parents' first, second, and third choices. If needed, they will conduct a lottery.
Tuesday, January 12
CHURCH MEMBERS NOT CURRETNLY ENROLLED AND ALUMNI
Registration forms must be turned in on January 12 between 9:15 and 10:30 am. Please bring them to the main preschool door, which is accessed from the parking lot off 1205 Salem Church Rd, Apex, 27523. Wear a face covering and form a socially distanced line under the covered drive through area outside Building C. We will check paperwork one applicant at a time and then collect it. We will make every attempt to enroll children in your first choice; however, if that isn't possible, classes will be formed by a lottery conducted by Tammy Pressley, director, and Michelle McHenry, administrative assistant. You will be notified of your child's placement via email or phone call no later than 4:00 pm on Tuesday afternoon. If your child gets enrolled, you will need to bring the registration fee to the preschool no later than noon on Friday, January 15 in order to complete the process and hold your child's spot.
Registration will be done in the following order:
1. Salem church members who are not currently enrolled
**Please note that you must have been an ACTIVE church member for a minimum of six months
2. Alumni : An alumni is a parent who has had children in the preschool in the past but doesn't currently have an enrolled child and wish to register a sibling of the previously enrolled student.
Registration forms must be turned in on January 12 between 9:15 and 10:30 am. Please bring them to the main preschool door, which is accessed from the parking lot off 1205 Salem Church Rd, Apex, 27523. Wear a face covering and form a socially distanced line under the covered drive through area outside Building C. We will check paperwork one applicant at a time and then collect it. We will make every attempt to enroll children in your first choice; however, if that isn't possible, classes will be formed by a lottery conducted by Tammy Pressley, director, and Michelle McHenry, administrative assistant. You will be notified of your child's placement via email or phone call no later than 4:00 pm on Tuesday afternoon. If your child gets enrolled, you will need to bring the registration fee to the preschool no later than noon on Friday, January 15 in order to complete the process and hold your child's spot.
Registration will be done in the following order:
1. Salem church members who are not currently enrolled
**Please note that you must have been an ACTIVE church member for a minimum of six months
2. Alumni : An alumni is a parent who has had children in the preschool in the past but doesn't currently have an enrolled child and wish to register a sibling of the previously enrolled student.
Wednesday, January 13
Public Registration. This registration is for children who are not currently in the preschool and are interested in enrolling a child in a two, three, or four year old class. Please see below for the lottery procedure. Registration forms must be turned in on January 13 between 9:15 and 10:45 am. Please bring them to the main preschool door, which is accessed from the parking lot off 1205 Salem Church Rd, Apex, 27523. Wear a face covering and form a socially distanced line under the covered drive through area outside Building C. We will check paperwork one applicant at a time and then collect it. We will make every attempt to enroll children in your first choice; however, if that isn't possible, classes will be formed by a lottery conducted by Tammy Pressley, director, and Michelle McHenry, administrative assistant. You will be notified of your child's placement via email or phone call no later than 4:00 pm on Wednesday afternoon. If your child gets enrolled, you will need to bring the registration fee to the preschool no later than noon on Thursday, January 21 in order to complete the process and hold your child's spot.
Friday, January 22
Transitional Kindergarten. This registration is for children who turn 5 on or before August 31, 2021. Students currently enrolled in a 4s class for the 2020-2021 school year will be registered first, followed by new church members, alumni, and public, in that order. If your child is not currently enrolled, registration forms must be turned in on January 22 between 9:15 and 10:15 am. Please bring them to the main preschool door, which is accessed from the parking lot off 1205 Salem Church Rd, Apex, 27523. Wear a face covering and form a socially distanced line under the covered drive through area outside Building C. We will check paperwork one applicant at a time and then collect it. We will make every attempt to enroll children; however, a lottery may need to be conducted by Tammy Pressley, director, and Michelle McHenry, administrative assistant, if there are more people interested in enrolling than there are available spots. You will be notified of your child's placement via email or phone call no later than 4:00 pm on Friday afternoon. If your child gets enrolled, you will need to bring the registration fee to the preschool no later than noon on Friday, January 29 in order to complete the process and hold your child's spot.
Cost Per Class for 2021-2022
$
170
per month
2 Days Classes
$
225
per month
3 Day Classes
$
300
per month
5 Day Classes
You may sign your child up for only one class. Exceptions are made for staff children when necessary. We can only accept registration forms on the day of registration, so early drop off and mail-in of registration forms is not permitted unless you have prior permission from the Director or Administrative Assistant
See FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on the preschool home page for more detailed information.
See FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on the preschool home page for more detailed information.
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