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Preschool · Ages 2-4

A foundation that will last a lifetime.

Hundreds of children have experienced their earliest education at WCA since 1969, learning, growing, and flourishing in God’s grace. More than teaching alone, we have sought to shepherd the young.

Book a Preschool tour PK2, PK3 & PK4
Gloria JohnsonPreschool Director
A preschool teacher reading to her class gathered on the carpet

Interested in attending this school year? Call the preschool office on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at (910) 202-5510. For next school year, schedule a tour. A child cannot apply or be enrolled until they are within six months of their start date.

Overview

Laying the groundwork for all future learning.

Our program offers a customized curriculum for each age level, along with a music studio, a playground, an indoor jungle gym, and a library. Hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities target every aspect of early childhood development while emphasizing the love of Jesus Christ.

Children are exposed to Bible, phonics, numbers, art, music and movement, books and reading, physical education, science, and Spanish, giving them a wealth of experiences on which to build a solid educational foundation. Motor skills, hand-eye coordination, visual awareness, and critical thinking are taught through fun-filled lessons and activities.

Our goal is to provide the highest quality program, where loving kindness, gentleness, consistency, safety, and security are of utmost importance.

Preschoolers seated at classroom tables during a lesson with their teachers
6:45 to 6Care from 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m., lunch, snacks, and supplies are included in tuition

Programs & tuition

Three programs, one for every age.

Our scripture-based curriculum is built on the understanding that young children learn best by doing. A $100 non-refundable registration fee reserves your child’s spot, and tuition is paid weekly through Brightwheel.

PK2

Two-year-old preschool

Must be 2 before starting

PK2 introduces young children to the classroom setting and structured activities, with nurturing teachers who make it a smooth transition. Weekly themes center on letters, numbers, colors, and shapes, with art, music, and literature woven through the day. Teachers work on potty training with the help of parents at home.

Full-timeAs needed, 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
$255/wk
Part-timeAs needed, 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 1-2 days per week
$135/wk

Bring: diapers, pull-ups, or training underwear; wipes; diaper cream (as needed); a change of clothes; a nap mat; and a spill-proof water bottle.

PK3

Three-year-old preschool

Must be 3 on or before August 31

A balance of child-initiated and teacher-directed activities prepares children for future growth. Students are introduced to phonics by learning every letter of the alphabet and its sound, and art, music, Spanish, and literature are integrated throughout the day. Children love using the interactive whiteboards.

Full-timeAs needed, 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
$245/wk
Part-timeAs needed, 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 1-2 days per week
$135/wk

Potty training: the goal is for three-year-olds to be trained before starting. A child who is not quite there must wear training underwear and be trained by October 1.

Bring: a change of clothes, a nap mat, and a spill-proof water bottle.

PK4

Four-year-old preschool

Must be 4 on or before August 31

PK4 introduces the basics of a kindergarten readiness program, giving students a solid learning foundation in an enjoyable atmosphere that makes them want to keep learning. Half-day and full-day programs are available.

Full-timeAs needed, 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
$245/wk
Part-timeMonday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon
$145/wk

Potty training: PK4 students must be fully potty trained. No diapers, pull-ups, or training pants.

Bring: a change of clothes, a nap mat, and a spill-proof water bottle.

Children are promoted each year when school starts in August. Families with a sibling enrolled in the Academy or the preschool receive a $10 weekly discount. See all tuition and fees.

Inside PK4

Ready for kindergarten.

Four-year-olds build the skills they’ll carry into kindergarten, one fun-filled lesson at a time.

Phonics
Children learn the 44 basic sounds of the English language and apply them to reading, through practice, drills, and a phonics-based reading program.
Handwriting
Correct pencil grip and paper placement, upper and lower case letters a-z, numerals 0-20, and pre-writing skills like line tracking.
Mathematics
Numbers, shape recognition, and pattern sequencing, with measurement vocabulary used to teach calendars, clocks, and coins.
Bible
Through Bible lessons, character stories, verses, and memory work, children discover how to think, grow, know, and live “God’s way.”
Electives
Art, music, Spanish, and library are offered every week.
Extras
Literature, poetry, crafts, songs, and stories teach heritage studies and science themes, from seasons and the farm to holidays, community helpers, and patriotism.

Every week

Faith, creativity, and discovery.

Each week, preschoolers attend chapel and go to Spanish class, music class, and the library.

Bible & chapel

A daily Bible lesson with songs, Bible stories, and scripture verses, plus simple weekly memory verses. Children attend chapel one morning a week, where the Bible comes to life through songs, videos, and stories.

Art

Painting, coloring, cutting, pasting, and mixing teach color and texture while building fine motor skills, and foster a lifelong love of art.

Library

Our Media Center Director leads weekly library time, with stories, puppets, and songs that build a love of books and the written word.

Music

Rhythm instruments, movement, and dance introduce tempo and dynamics while children sing and play joyfully.

Spanish

Starting in PK3, songs, videos, and games introduce Spanish vocabulary, phrases, and customs of Hispanic culture.

Technology

Every preschool classroom has a MIMIO interactive whiteboard and a ceiling-mounted projector, and each PK4 classroom has a HoverCam, so teachers can take “field trips” anywhere in the world.

Play

Fun times, rain or shine.

Children learn through play. WCA has an 8,000-square-foot outdoor preschool playground and an 18-foot indoor jungle gym, both used every day to help children develop large motor skills.

Teachers monitor every aspect of playground safety, and the equipment is continuously checked to make certain it is safe and properly maintained.

Preschoolers climbing an ocean-themed indoor climbing wall
8,000Square feet of outdoor preschool playground

Care you can trust

Experienced teachers, healthy meals, gentle guidance.

Our commitment to high standards is reflected in the people who work at WCA and the care behind every part of the day.

Teachers

Our teachers are experienced, certified early childhood or elementary educators who receive ongoing training. Everyone employed by WCA has been fingerprinted and background checked.

Meet our preschool teachers

Lunch & snacks

Morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack are provided, planned to USDA child care requirements. Our commercially licensed kitchen is inspected by the NC Department of Environmental Health every three months. No food may be brought in, so please tell teachers about any allergies.

Behavior & discipline

Praise and positive reinforcement help children develop good self-concepts, problem-solving skills, and self-discipline. Each classroom uses many positive reinforcements, with time-out when a child does not respond to them.

Extracurricular & fun days

Special days all year long.

Fine arts

  • Weekly music class
  • Private piano lessons
  • Violin lessons

Family fellowship

  • Parent Teacher Fellowship
  • Spring Carnival

Sports

  • Intramural soccer (PK4)
  • Cheerleading clinics (PK4)

Special days & events

  • Parent Day
  • Grandparents’ Day
  • Literati Book Fair
  • Thanksgiving program & party
  • Christmas party
  • Special dress-up days
  • End of school year program
Two preschool boys peeking out of a playground tent

For enrolled families

Preschool forms

Online forms for current preschool families. Tuition is paid weekly through Brightwheel.

Kids’ Campus

Come see where it all begins.

Our preschool is housed in the Kids’ Campus. Tour our campus, meet Gloria Johnson, our preschool director, and experience the WCA community firsthand. After your tour, we add your child to the waiting list for their age level.

Book a Preschool tour How enrollment works
The covered entrance of the WCA Kids Campus building

Come see for yourself

The best way to know WCA is to walk our halls.

Walk our 85-acre campus, peek into classes, and see why Wilmington families have trusted WCA since 1969.

Schedule a Tour Call (910) 791-4248

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