FAQ

What is a "Co-op Preschool"?
We are a program with cooperative parent participation. Parents work with the teacher to create a high adult-child ratio and provide a great learning environment for each child.

YOU MAKE IT WORK! The success and value of any parent cooperative Preschool depends on the conscientious effort of each parent. Under the guidance of our teacher, parents gain insight into the behavior of their child in particular, as well as children in general. The benefits for you and your child will more than compensate for the day-to-day work involved in keeping the Preschool functioning.

What is the philosophy of the school and who designs the curriculum?
Heart & Hands Christian Co-op is a developmentally appropriate, play-based preschool. This means that we believe kids of this age learn best by hands-on experiencing their world, not by forced memorization and seatwork. We provide a wide range of activities that are developmentally correct for these ages (art projects, science experiments, gross motor and small motor toys and activities). Our teacher derives the entire curriculum used during circle time and keeps in mind the developmental needs and abilities of the children.

What ages do we serve?
We enroll children ages 3 and 4.

Where are we located?
We are at the corner of Main Street and Washington within the Vicksburg United Methodist Church.

Is there a enrollment fee?
Yes. The current enrollment fee is $60.00. It is NON-REFUNDABLE and is put toward the start-up costs, supplies, and a carpool bag used by each child each day.

What is the monthly tuition?
Please see our About Us page.

ALL FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PRESCHOOL BOARD.

What are the parent's responsibilities/commitments to the school?

• Classroom help-participate/work
• One weekend cleaning of the preschool

What is the Preschool Board?
Hearts & Hands has an advisory board consisting of members of VUMC church.  This board assists with all the administrative aspects of the preschool, which includes setting the budget, policies and tuition.  It also is in charge of publicity for the preschool. 

Can I observe a class?
Observations are welcome but need to be scheduled. Please contact Jill Hamilton, 649-2343 ext. 106 for more information or to schedule an appointment. (We would not want you to come when we are going on a field trip or have some other sort of change in schedule.) You may stay any or all of that time and your preschooler is welcome to come with you.