Child Development Program
Nancy VanFossen Director (614) 486-2895
nancyvanfossen1@gmail.com
The Holy Trinity Child Development Program is a ministry of the church which consists of a pre-school and after school kindergarten, first grade, and second grade enrichment, all led by professional educators. Using the Creative Curriculum as a framework, our focus is developmentally appropriate practice. As a play-based center, our play is planned and purposeful. Weekly lesson plans are aligned with the state of Ohio Department of Education Early Learning and Development Standards. The center follows the Upper Arlington school calendar.
CDP Philosophy and Purpose
The Child Development Program at Holy Trinity is a non-profit, interracial, interfaith center established for the care and education of young children. We are committed to providing a healthy, happy, and safe environment for each and every child in our care. Each child is treated as a gifted and unique creation of God. Using positive words and actions in an atmosphere of love, the Holy Trinity Child Development Program will strive to improve the quality of life for young children and their families. By doing so, we hope to help children grow to be happy, confident, and loving adults. As a ministry of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, our goal is to serve both the members of the congregation and the larger community.
The educational philosophy of the Holy Trinity Child Development Program is based on meeting the developmental needs of young children of all cultures. Developmentally appropriate practice, grounded both in the research on child development and learning and in the knowledge base regarding educational effectiveness, promotes young children’s optimal learning and development with the focus of the emotional, social, cognitive, and physical needs of each child.
The Holy Trinity Child Development teachers offer learning activities and experiences which encourage creative and intellectual expression, stimulate learning, and promote a warm, accepting and flexible climate for children. Your child’s role is to be active, experimental, exploratory and selective, with an expectation of success at all levels!
Program Goals
The Holy Trinity Child Development Program curriculum encourages children to be actively engaged in the learning process, to experience a variety of developmentally appropriate activities and materials, and to pursue their own interests in the context of life in the community and the world. The activities planned each day reflect the knowledge that young children learn through active manipulation of the environment and concrete experiences, which contribute to concept development.
Enrollment
Enrollment is open to any potty-trained child aged 2 1/2 through second grade, provided we can meet the needs of that child. Holy Trinity Child Development Program admits children of any race, color, religion, national origin, sex, and qualified children with disabilities, to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities of the Center and does not discriminate on the basis of any of these factors in administration of its educational policies.
2023-2024 School-year and 2023 Summer Fun Enrollment dates are as follows:
- Monday, January 30, 2023 – 9:00am. Priority enrollment for returning preschool and church families.
- Monday, February 6, 2023 – 9:00am. Open enrollment for families who do not currently have children enrolled.
2023-2024 Registration Forms
Zebras
(2-and-a-half and young 3-year-old classroom; Children must be 2 1/2 by 9/1/23)
9:00 am – 11:15 am
Tuesday, Thursday –OR– Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
2023-2024 Tuition for Zebra program:
2 days/week – $210/month
3 days/week – $270/month
Pandas
(3-year-old classroom; Children must be 3 by 9/1/23)
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Two-, Three-, or Four-day programs (days of the week to be determined based on registration)
2023-2024 Tuition for Panda program:
2 days/week – $210/month
3 days/week – $270/month
4 days/week – $330/month
Tigers
(Pre-K/4-year-old classroom; Children must be 4 by 9/1/23)
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Monday – Thursday –OR– Monday – Friday
2023-2024 Tuition for Tiger program:
4 days/week – $330/month
5 days/week – $355/month
Lions
(Pre-K/5-year-old classroom; Children must be 5 by 12/31/23)
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Monday – Thursday –OR– Monday – Friday
2023-2024 Tuition for Lion program:
4 days/week – $330/month
5 days/week – $355/month
K-Club
(After Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade Enrichment Program)
K-Club 2:50 pm – 6:00 pm
Monday – Friday (Minimum of two days/week enrollment)
2023-2024 Tuition for K-Club
$30/day for full-time (5 days per week)
$35/day for part-time (2-4 days per week)
K-Club follows the Upper Arlington School calendar.
We walk from Barrington School each day.
The center provides a daily snack.
Summer Fun 2023
Summer Fun is a 10-week program for children entering Kindergarten through third grade. The program runs daily from 8:00am to 5:30pm, Monday, June 5th, 2023, through Friday, August 11th, 2023. Please see the documents below for more detailed information and to access the registration form. Open enrollment for Summer Fun 2023 begins at 9:00am on Monday, February 6, 2023. We’d love to see you this summer!
2023 Summer Fun Registration Forms
Please find the 2023 Summer Fun information sheet and registration form below
2023 Summer Fun Registration Form
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch is a one-hour extension of our preschool day. The focus of Lunch Bunch is social interaction as the children enjoy a meal and special playtime with each other.
The Lunch Bunch program is available:
11:30 am -12:30 pm Monday – Thursday for children aged 3 and older (Panda, Tiger, and Lion students).
Cost $10.00/day
Afternoon Adventure
Afternoon Adventure is a two-hour enrichment experience for our 4- and 5-year-old preschool children. We begin the day with lunch together, enjoying social interaction with our friends. The rest of our day consists of lesson planned activities encouraging exploration, curiosity, and discovery.
The Afternoon Adventure Program is available:
11:30 am – 1:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for children aged 4 and older (Tiger and Lion students).
Cost $20.00/day