Members List:

Director:
Mary Lynn Hicks

Welcome to A Child's Place Preschool's website! A Child's Place Preschool was established in 1969. The preschool meets at Galilee United Methodist Church in Sterling, Virginia. We are operated by Director Mary Lynn Hicks, M.Ed who is supported by a team of dedicated teachers and teacher assistants.

Going to school for the first time is one of the most important milestones in a child's life. We will do all we can to help make this experience a very positive one for both you and your child. In an atmosphere of acceptance and respect, your child is encouraged to grow emotionally, physically, socially and intellectually.

A Child's Place Preschool offers developmentally appropriate Early Childhood Education curricula based on the guidelines established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Teachers also utilize Virginia's Foundation Blocks for Early Learning: Comprehensive Standards for Four-Year-Olds in developing curriculum and planning classroom activities. Download the Virginia's Foundation Blocks document here. Go to the Curriculum Overview page for further information.

Ages: 3, 4, 5 year-olds Programs: 2, 3, 5 mornings per week

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon September – May

Optional Stay & Play sessions are available on
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.

Now scheduling Preview Tours for A Child's Place Preschool:
We invite parents and children to visit our preschool to learn more
about our program and to observe in the classrooms.
Please call 703-421-2939 to schedule an appointment for a tour.

2012-2013 Registration:
Go to our Registration page for further information.

• Listening, singing, sharing, and talking
• Exploring the use of creative materials
• Emerging literacy activities
• Manipulating and classifying objects and materials
• Building with blocks
• Dancing and playing musical instruments
• Cooking and tasting foods
• Investigating with sand and water
• Using props and costumes in dramatic play
• Climbing, running, jumping, and riding outdoors
• Planning and enjoying field trips