Frequently Asked Questions

It’s impossible for us to say how long the wait list is, because it varies by classroom and age group.

To begin the process Visit this page on the website and click “online registration.” https://www.providenceprepschool.com/online-tour-registration

Most medications can be accommodated by completing a simple “permission to administer form” which allows PPS to administer the medication while your child is in our care. Of course, there are certain medications and medical conditions that would prohibit this from being possible. PPS asks that a Parent administer all necessary medicine to his/her child at home when possible. When this is not possible PPS follows the policies for administration, which is PPS’ guidelines for administering medicines and which meets or exceeds the requirements of the DCDEE.

Infants – 4 to 1

Toddlers – 5 to 1

Twos – 8 to 1

Threes – 9 to 1

Fours & Pre-K – 12 to 1

AS – 15 to 1

Visit the page titled “Tuition Rates” on this website to see our current room rates. https://www.providenceprepschool.com/tuition-rates/

Our teachers have a wide variety of credentials. Some with an Associates, Bachelors or Masters Degree. We are very proud that many of our teachers are currently working to advance their education through the TEACH scholarship program! We try to match teachers up with the best pairing as possible per classroom, to ensure the best balance for that particular class and age group.

Your teachers will communicate throughout the day and always at the end of each day by posting updates and notes to your child’s daily report through Tadpoles. This is a communication system you can use as an app, as an email recipient, or both. All of the details of the day, the food your child ate, bathroom habits and any other relevant information would be sent through this portal. You can also email your child’s specific classroom directly.

PPS places top priority on a child’s health and safety. PPS strives to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses by stressing safe hygiene and sanitation practices. Unfortunately, most children will periodically experience normal infections and illnesses in his/her early years. When deciding whether a child is well enough to attend school, PPS asks that a Parent consider how his/her child’s illness may affect other children, as well as the staff, of PPS. If a Parent is unsure as to whether he/she should keep his/her child home, the Parent should call his/her pediatrician and/or check the DCDEE regulations regarding what symptoms children exhibit that require them to stay home or be sent home.

Parents understand that lifetime eating habits are formed during a child’s earliest years and that PPS greatly influences each child’s nutritional preferences since PPS provides most of the child’s daily meals. PPS prepares breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack using a combination of fresh, whole foods, fruits, vegetables and herbs. PPS selects menu items that provide the children with a high level of nutrition. PPS uses ingredients that are healthy, nutrient rich, low fat, low sodium and high protein. Infants must be able to take a bottle. PPS will feed infants at the rate required by law even if that rate is different from the rate requested by the Parents.

Our aim is to help mothers and babies as much as possible! You tell us your schedule, and we will continue your baby on that schedule during their day at school. Our infant room teachers are extremely knowledgeable and have many years of experience in their field. They understand the importance of consistency, and are always there to support the baby and family. It is important to remember that there are up to 8 babies in each room. Our teachers do their best to feed everyone on-time and on-schedule. Of course, there are times when one child will have to wait to be fed if all of the babies are on the same feeding schedule.

We welcome children to bring one item from home to nap with. Sometimes children like to have an item that comforts them while they sleep or rest. Many children also bring toddler sized pillows to use while they are on their cots, and a small blanket or cover. None of that is required! But they are certainly allowed and encouraged if it helps your child during rest time. It is important to understand that we must follow strict guidelines set by the State of NC and the Licensed Child Care Association. Other items that we ask you to supply are diapers (to applicable age groups), an extra change of clothes, and waterplay clothing (swimsuit or other) and a towel when applicable. Please do not bring any item marked unsafe for children.

At PPS, we use the Creative Curriculum as a framework to follow the Reggio Emilia approach to learning, which is a play-based, self-lead program. We are also a Faith based, Christian school. Faith Formation is an important part of our early education program. All classrooms have 30 minutes of Faith Formation each week.