St. John the Apostle Preschool is a developmental preschool committed to the
faith formation of our three and four year-old children. Our program encourages religious and educational growth and development in a stimulating, age-appropriate setting. Stories, games, music and art are used to sensitize the children to God's presence. Our activities are hands-on and child-centered. We believe that children should have fun while learning. Special attention is given to the spiritual, social, developmental and physical growth of the children.

3-year-old program: Tuesday and Thursday
8:45 -11:30am (morning program)
12:15-3:00pm (afternoon program)
(Class size: 13 maximum)

4-year-old program: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
8:45-11:30am (morning program)
12:15-3:00pm (afternoon program)
(Class size: 15 maximum)

There are no full day programs available.

St. John the Apostle Preschool is a non-profit preschool under the authority of the Pastor of St. John the Apostle Roman Catholic Church Parish and the Diocese of Arlington Office of Catholic Schools. The Preschool Director administers the preschool program and supervises the staff. Each class has one teacher and one teaching assistant. The Parent Staff Association provides support through fundraising activities and assists with certain activities.

The Preschool starts in early September and ends in late May. For the rest of the year, the Preschool follows much of the Loudoun County Public Schools' calendar.

Children must be toilet-trained by the start of school.

Snacks and drinks are provided for the class by the parents of the students on a rotational schedule.

Registration

A child is eligible for the three/four year-old class if the child is three/four by September 30th of the coming school year.

Registration begins in late January. Registration information and dates will be in the Church bulletin beginning in mid-January.

WEEK 1: registration is open for currently enrolled students and their siblings
beginning January 22nd.

WEEK 2: registration is open for families registered in the Parish beginning January 28th.

WEEK 3: and subsequent weeks: registration is open to those outside the Parish beginning February 4th.

Applications and registration materials will be available on a table in the hallway across from the Preschool Office beginning January 16th.

All students who are accepted to Preschool are required to present a birth certificate, baptismal certificate, recent photo and evidence of a complete physical examination and up-to-date immunizations.