Falls Church Mandarin Preschool
A fun, nurturing environment for children ages 2 1/2 to 5, combining the best in early childhood education with a full Mandarin immersion focus.
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Program Information
- Our program is licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), and is accredited bythe National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- CommuniKids Preschool is an approved provider under the Military and DoD Childcare Fee Assistance program. This program provides childcare subsidies to military families. Learn more here:
- Students must be at least 2½ years old to attend CommuniKids Preschool Falls Church
- Toilet training is not a requirement for students
- Previous exposure to the target language is not a requirement for students
- The Full Day program runs from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. The Half Day program runs from 9:00 am-12:30pm
- We offer Early Morning Extended Care from 7:00-8:50 am, Morning Extended Care from 8:00-8:50am, and Afternoon Extended Care from 3:00-6:00 pm each school day
- Our teachers are native speakers with years of experience working with young children
- Class size is no larger than 14 students with two teachers in each classroom
- Students bring their lunches from home. CommuniKids provides a healthy snack each day
- Our Student Support Team is on-site for both school and parent support
- We offer language enrichment classes in Arabic, Chinese, French, and Spanish on weekdays and Saturdays
- Our preschool year runs from early September to mid-June
- We offer a summer camp program with priority registration for preschool families. Summer camp tuition is separate from preschool tuition but comparable in weekly cost
- CommuniKids closes for federal holidays, spring and winter breaks, and occasional professional development days throughout the school year. Please request a copy of our Academic Calendar for more information
Sample Daily Activity Schedule
| Hours | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00 or 8:00-8:50 AM | Early/ Morning Extended care |
| 8:50-10:00 AM | Open Centers Circle Time Projects |
| 10:00 -10:30 AM | Bathroom Break Snack Time |
| 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Outdoor Play and Exploration |
| 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM | Guided Centers Reading Time |
| 12:00 - 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 12:30 PM | Dismissal for Half-Day Students |
| 12:40 - 2:00 PM | Transition for Full-Day Students Nap/Quiet Time Bathroom Break |
| 2:00 - 2:45 PM | Open Centers Guided Centers Projects |
| 2:45 - 3:00 PM | Closing Circle |
| 3:00 PM | Dismissal for Full-Day Students |
| 3:00 - 6:00 PM | Afternoon Extended Care |
Application fee: $75.00 (non-refundable and non-transferrable)
Falls Church Mandarin Preschool Tuition
| Program | Hours | Annual Tuition | Enrollment Fee (due upon acceptance) | Deposit (due June 1) | 9 monthly Installments (Sept -May) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Full Days | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | $14,900.00 | $500.00 | $1,440.00 | $1,440.00 |
| Five Half Days | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm | $8,730.00 | $500.00 | $823.00 | $823.00 |
Falls Church Extended Care and Supplemental Services Fees
| Program | Hours | Annual Charge | 10 Monthly Installments (Sept-June) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Morning Extended Care | 7:00-8:50 am | $2,000.00 | $200.00 |
| Morning Extended Care | 8:00-9:00 am | $1,000.00 | $100.00 |
| Afternoon Extended Care | 3:00-6:00 pm | $3,000.00 | $300.00 |
| Language Classes | Various | $1,000.00 | $100.00 |
