Aquia Harbour Preschool has Openings for 3 & 4 Year Olds!

Consider enrolling your child in our comprehensive early childhood education program. 

AHPS is a non-profit, cooperative one-room schoolhouse

nestled in the trees of Aquia Harbour located in Stafford, Virginia.

  • We welcome non-Harbour residents.

  • Virginia State Certified Program.

  • AHPS employs certified teachers.

  • First Aid and CPR certified.

  • Cooperative preschool.

  • Parent involvement encouraged.

  • Kindergarten readiness program.

  • Age appropriate activities.

  • Morning and afternoon classes offered.

  • Field trips.

  • Monthly rate.

  • Family discount.

 

 

 

Preschool registration for 2009 - 2010 has begun.

The Aquia Harbour Preschool is located next to the Aquia Harbour Business Office on Washington Drive in Stafford, VA.

In order to register you will need:

  • Completed Registration Form and Authorization for Treatment Form

  • Your Child's Birth Certificate

  • $50 Registration Fee (make checks payable to AHPS)

If you are interested in registering a child or just want additional information call

540-659-5771 or scroll further down this page.

 

Aquia Harbour Pre-school (AHPS) was founded in 1978 in a private home with eight students. Since then it has grown into a program offering classes for 3 and 4 year olds taught by a certified Teacher and a classroom Aide.

 
AHPS is a non-profit cooperative (co-op) association whose existence depends solely upon the support of its membership. Parents are responsible for the organization and the administration of the school. A co-op recognizes that parents are the primary educators of the young child and, in return for the parent's work and commitment, provides the opportunity to share in their child's first academic experience and steps toward independence.

  • Who is eligible to enroll? - Residents and Non-residents.

  • When do classes register? - Open registration begins the first weekend in February for the upcoming school year. Priority is given to returning families, then residents of Aquia Harbour. Waiting lists are available for each class. Interested families are urged to submit their child's name as soon as possible. Openings do occasionally occur throughout the school year.

  • What time are the classes? - The 3 year olds meet Tuesday and Thursday, either 9:00 to noon, or 12:30 to 3:30. The 4 year olds meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the same times.

  • Where is the pre-school? - The school is located next door to the Business Office, with a playground in the same area.

  • How much is tuition? - Monthly tuition is $95 for the 3 year olds, and $110 for the 4 year olds. The annual registration fee is $50 per child, as well as a $30 supply fee.  The school's annual co-op fee is $120, and is returned to the family at the end of the school year when the family meets its co-op requirements. All fees subject to change.

  • What are the co-op requirements? - Click here to read about our Co-op Point System.

  • How do I enroll? - Download the Preschool's Registration Form, Authorization for Treatment Form and Health Form. Contact our Vice President, Bonnie Chapman by calling the preschool at 659-5771. You will need to submit the forms along with your child's Birth Certificate and Social Security Number.

  • Is there a current School Calendar available?  Yes... Click Here

  • Who can I talk to to get more information? - Contact the current Pre-School Board of Directors President Melissa Dileo or Vice President Bonnie Chapman at 540-659-5771.