State Licensed School Dover Christian Preschool is licensed by the State of New Hampshire. Each class has two teachers and a maximum of 18 children in each class. Facilities Dover Christian Preschool is conveniently located at Dover Baptist Church on Washington Street next to the Post Office in downtown Dover. The facilities include a large inviting classroom with smaller adjacent art room and an outside fenced-in play area. About the Director Ruth Brown has been the Director/Teacher of Dover Christian Preschool since 2007. She has a Bachelor of Science from Crown College (St. Bonifacius, Minnesota) in Early Childhood/Parent Education/ and Family Education. Before coming to Dover Christian Preschool, she taught with Head Start, La Petite Academy, Minnesota ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education), and Mount Calvary Lutheran Preschool.

Philosophy

The Dover Christian Preschool has been created to give the preschooler, age 4-5, in our community the opportunity for group training and experiences in a Christian atmosphere. Our desire is for children to have a positive preschool experience guided by a staff who loves children and whose own lives reflect Biblical principles and a love of God.

Our aim is for the children to grow intellectually, socially, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Every aspect of a child's life and family is important to us and it is our goal to minister with Christian Love to the whole child and his family.

Curriculum

The curriculum features materials from various sources collected, revised, and updated during years of teaching experience. Thematic units are covered throughout the school year which include seasons, holidays, making friends, safety, community helpers, tools and machines, communication, space and many more. Reading readiness includes instruction in phonics. Math activities include the use of manipulative materials and we have many hands-on science projects to stimulate interest and learning. Our program also includes field trips (apple orchard, fire station, hospital, Portsmouth Children’s Museum, Library, etc.) music, arts and crafts and physical exercise.

Preschool Program and Rate

Three-Day Program

For children who turn age four by September 30th

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

9:00-11:30am

Tuition – $90 / month

Registration Fee – $50

Preschool Schedule