6015 Clover Lane
Greendale, WI 53129
QUESTION: My child turns 3 in the winter, can I enroll him in Playschool after
his birthday?
ANSWER: Greendale Playschool is a preschool which operates on the
academic school calendar and follows state guidelines regarding admission.
Students at Greendale Playschool attend class with their school peer group.
Children must be three years old by Sept 1st of the academic year you are
registering for to enroll in our 3-Year-Old Program. If you child does not turn
three by September 1st, you may enroll your child in our Pre-3 Program if
their birthday is prior to November 30th.

QUESTION: Can I send my child to school in Pull-ups?
ANSWER: Greendale Playschool requires that all students are using the
toilet prior to entering school. Teachers are especially sensitive to children's
need for reminders during the transition to the school environment.

QUESTION: Where are you located?
ANSWER: The school is located within the Greendale Community Church at
6015 Clover Lane, Greendale, WI 53129.

QUESTION: Are you affiliated with the church that the school is in?
ANSWER:
The school leases its space and has no affiliation with the church.

QUESTION: What are the program costs?
ANSWER: Cost is dependent on the program in which your child is enrolled.
Please refer to our tuition schedule. In addition, a non-refundable $70 family
deposit is required at the time of registration.

QUESTION: What are my payment options?
ANSWER: Tuition may be paid in annual, semi-annual or quarterly. A $5.00
processing fee is added when quarterly payments are chosen. All tuition
payments must be mailed to the Treasurer.
For further information on tuition
payments, refer to our tuition page.

QUESTION: After my child's birthday, do they move up to the next program?
ANSWER: No, each program at Greendale Playschool runs for the academic
school year. Your child will stay with the same teacher(s) and classmates for
the year.

QUESTION: Do you offer before or after school care?
ANSWER: Greendale Playschool is a preschool which does not provide
before or after school care.

QUESTION: What's the background of the teachers?
ANSWER: Greendale Playschool proudly employs all college-degreed
teaching professionals. Our teachers bring with them years of commitment
and an invaluable variety of experiences. The tenure of our current teachers
ranges from 17 to 23 years with the school.

QUESTION: How many children in each class?
ANSWER: The program and classroom in which your child is enrolled
determines how many children are in each class. Please refer to the program
link for your child's program:
Pre-3 Program
3-Year-Old Program  (Note: Large Classroom has two teachers)
4K Program  (Note: Large Classroom has two teachers)
Pre-K Program

QUESTION: What is the time frame for the class?
ANSWER: Greendale Playschool operates on an academic school calendar.
Classes begin the week of Labor Day and end the week of Memorial Day.
Registration takes place in late January for the following academic year.
Refer to our school calendar for more information.

QUESTION: What is a typical day like?
ANSWER: The basic class structure for all of our classes is similar, however,
a typical day would depend on the program in which your child is enrolled.
Each class session is divided into three areas: activity time, group time and
variety time. Children learn basic skills and knowledge through weekly
themed activities.

QUESTION: What is the difference between the one-day, two-day and
three-day programs?
ANSWER: The number of days your child attends school depends on the
program they are enrolled in. The number of days they attend per week
increases with their age. Our
Pre-3 Program is available one day per week.
Our
3-Year-Old Program is available either one, two or three days per week.
Our
4K Program is available two or three days per week. Parents choose
which option is best for their child. The weekly curriculum is adapted so that
you child will benefit from each class. The
Pre-K program is a four day per
week program.

QUESTION: What's the focus of your preschool - academic, social?
ANSWER: Greendale Playschool's focus is learning through academics and
play. Socialization and beginning experiences with science, math, letters &
sounds, and basic readiness are integral parts of our teaching process.

QUESTION: Which is better for my child - the small class or the larger one?
ANSWER: There are benefits to both classroom environments. Because
there are two teachers in the large classrooms, the student to teacher ratios
are the same in either classroom
. You know your child better than anyone
and therefore will be the best judge as to where your child would be happiest.

QUESTION: Are there field trips?
ANSWER: Each of our classrooms has field trips throughout the school year
except for our Pre-3 Program. The Pre-3 class does end the year with a trip
to the park.

QUESTION: Can I tour the facility before I enroll my child?
ANSWER: You are encouraged to tour the facility. Please contact us.

QUESTION: Do you have an Open House?
ANSWER: Yes, Open House occurs in late January.

QUESTION: When do I register?
ANSWER: Open Registration occurs in early February. To be added to the
list of our notification letters for the upcoming registration period,
please
send us an email. We will send you all the details for the upcoming
registration. If you are interested in enrolling your child at the Playschool and
have missed the open registration,
please send us an email or contact the
school for the name & phone number of this year's Vice Chairperson.

QUESTION: What's the process for registration?
ANSWER: Open Registration for new families occurs in February after Open
House. Registration is held at the school on a Saturday morning on a first
come, first serve basis. New families must register in person. Parents will be
able to confirm at Registration the class and time that their child is registered
for. A non-refundable $75 family deposit is required at the time of
registration. At registration, teacher and
health forms will be provided to you.
These forms should be returned before school starts in the Fall. Returning
families are mailed registration materials and receive priority registration prior
to Open House. After Open Registration new families my register via mail.  
Learning Through Academics & Play
Since 1960