Oakland Presbyterian Preschool
218 E. Oakland Ave.
Oakland, FL 34760
Phone: 407-656-4452, ext. 104
Email: preschool@oaklandpres.org
FL DCF License # C090R0448
Oakland Presbyterian Preschool
Oakland Presbyterian Preschool is a ministry of Oakland Presbyterian Church. We offer a high-quality preschool program based on the idea that young children require a safe, secure, and nurturing environment. Our teachers are fingerprinted and must pass a nationally screened background check. They are all trained and certified according to state standards. We use a Christian faith-based curriculum, and we focus on appropriate preschool goals. Our primary purpose is to teach, guide, and love children, to make a lifelong impression on their lives and the lives of their families, and to teach them about the love of Jesus Christ. Please note that we are not a daycare- we can not enroll children under age 2, and we do not offer drop off before 8:30 am or pick up past 5:30 pm.
Our program includes:
- social and interpersonal skills
- self-help and independence
- positive approaches to learning
- academic skills
- language and literacy skills
- faith formation with weekly Chapel led by our Interim Pastor, Paige McRight, and our Director of Christian Education, Tiffany Goggans
- weekly visits to our Church Library for storytime with our librarian, Ms. Yvonne
- appreciation of music and the arts
- wellness and healthy living, including daily recess (weather permitting) on our park-like, well-shaded playground
We hope that you will find a home away from home for your child here at Oakland Presbyterian Preschool.
RAVES for Oakland Presbyterian Preschool
Deanna – “This is my daughter’s second year there. We absolutely LOVE the school and the entire staff. When we moved here, we were looking for a smaller-type school with a family-type atmosphere, and that’s exactly what Oakland Presbyterian is. They truly go above and beyond and love every single one of the kids. Nothing but positive things to say about the school and I highly recommend them.”
April – “I have 4 kids and 3 of the 4 have gone to OPP! … We LOVE OPP! The staff is super personable and friendly. Our kids are well-loved there and they get to do all sorts of fun crafts and activities while learning. They really do feel like family.”
Kara – “We loved it. Our only regret was that we didn’t find it sooner! We generally knew her previous school wasn’t the right fit. But a few days at Oakland and it was like she had been there the whole time.”
Angie – “Our daughter did PreK 3 and VPK there. I agree that it has a small, family feel and that the kids are well-loved there, which I think is exactly what kids need at that age. The teachers and the director Laurie are amazing!”
Aveni – “2 of my kids go there. My son has been there for 3 years and this is my daughter’s first year. We love it and the teachers and preschool director are amazing!”
Contact Our Director
Please contact our Preschool Director, Laurie Templin, via email with questions or concerns:
Email: preschool@oaklandpres.org
Oakland Presbyterian Preschool Calendar 2020-2021
- August 20, 2020 — Meet the Teacher (times assigned by classroom)
- August 21 — First Day of School
- September 7 — Preschool closed – Labor Day
- November 3 — Preschool closed – Election Day
- November 23-27 — Preschool closed – Thanksgiving holiday
- December 21 — Preschool closed through January 3, 2021 – Winter break
- January 4, 2021 — Children return to school – Happy New Year 2021!
- January 18 — Preschool closed – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday
- February 15 — Preschool closed – President’s Day
- March 12-19 — Preschool closed – Spring Break
- March 22 — Preschool resumes
- May 31 — Preschool closed – Memorial Day
- June 4 – Last day of school
- June 4 — VPK Graduation Ceremony – 6:00 pm
Oakland Presbyterian Preschool Enrollment Information – 2020-2021
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) is available free of charge to children with birth dates from 9/2/2015 – 9/1/2016. VPK Class is M-F from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. VPK students do not pay registration or supply fees. For additional information regarding the state-sponsored VPK program, including how to register for VPK with the state, please visit the Office of Early Learning website at www.floridaearlylearning.com/vpk.aspx. Please note that you are required to obtain a Child Eligibility Certificate from the state in addition to registering here with the Preschool. Be sure to sign and date the child eligibility certificate – that step is often overlooked!
Two and Three-Year-Old Classes
Three Year Old Classes – for children with birth dates from 9/2/2016 – 9/1/2017
Two Year Old Classes – for children with birth dates from 9/2/2017 – 9/1/2018
Registration fee – $130 per student, regardless of time of year. Fee is nonrefundable and payment must be made prior to student beginning preschool.
Supply fee – $65 per semester per student. Semesters begin in August and January, and payment is due along with tuition.
Tuition
Tuition is based on 10 installment payments, paid August through May, with the first payment due by the first day of school, August 10, 2020. Subsequent payments are due by the 1st of each month, starting with September 1st and will be considered late by the 3rd day of the month. A late fee of $25 will be assessed for all late payments. Payments are accepted in the form of check or money order made payable to Oakland Presbyterian Preschool or OPP. A fee of $25 will be charged for returned checks. You will not receive a billing statement each month unless there is a balance due.
The following fees apply for the 2020-2021 school year only:
2-year-old and 3-year-old classes, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
5 Day Program (M-F): $445 per month
3 Day Program (M, W, F): $270 per month
2 Day Program (T, Th): $195 per month
Pickup and Drop-off
We have a convenient car drop-off in our covered portico. Drop off is available from 8:30 – 9:00 am every morning. We also use car line for pick up in the afternoons, beginning at noon. A late fee of $1 per minute is charged for students picked up after 12:15 pm.
Extended Day Options
*please note that extended day fees are in addition to the tuition for regular preschool hours of 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. VPK students using extended day will only pay extended day fees*
Extended day tuition is based on 10 installment payments, paid August through May, with the first payment due by the first day of school, August 12, 2019. Subsequent payments are due by the 1st of each month, starting with September 1st and will be considered late by the 3rd day of the month. A late fee of $25 will be assessed for all late payments.
Extended day may be added to your child’s schedule prior to the start of a new month.
Children staying for extended day bring their own lunch from home, along with a beverage. Please do not include any food items that require heating, but please do include an ice pack to keep cold items at a safe temperature. Children staying for the program past 2:00 pm will receive a snack provided by the Preschool.
Extended day “drop-ins” are accepted with prior notice and approval by the Preschool Director and charged a flat rate of $40 per day.
Late pick up from extended day will be assessed a fee of $1 per minute.
Please note that there will not be extended day on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 as the Preschool closes at noon in order to prepare for our VPK Graduation ceremony.
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm extended day
2 days per week: $53 per month
3 days per week: $80 per month
5 days per week: $133 per month
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm extended day
2 days per week: $80 per month
3 days per week: $120 per month
5 days per week: $200 per month
Questions or Concerns
*If you have any questions or concerns about the schedule availability and/or flexibility, do not hesitate to contact us!
Email: preschool@oaklandpres.org