Christian Day School
Join a community of lifelong learners! Preschool to Kindergarten

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Join a community of lifelong learners! Preschool to Kindergarten
Thank you for your interest in Mt. Airy Christian Day School. Our mission is to provide a quality, affordable, Christian education that celebrates a diverse community and leads children to know and serve the Lord. We have been serving our community for over 40 years and take pride in our commitment to serve.
If you have any questions a
Thank you for your interest in Mt. Airy Christian Day School. Our mission is to provide a quality, affordable, Christian education that celebrates a diverse community and leads children to know and serve the Lord. We have been serving our community for over 40 years and take pride in our commitment to serve.
If you have any questions about our school, please do not hesitate to call our main office at 215-276-2990 or contact us by using the online form.
Our 2 1/2 -3's classes have low student to teacher ratios. Students entering our toddler program should be fully potty trained. Our focus is on social skills from a Christian perspective. Beginning literacy and pre-math skills are explored through play. They hear stories, learn about Jesus, sing songs, play in the gym, explore movement and music, and eat a snack together.
Pre-k students should be 4 years old by September 1 and potty trained.
Kindergarten students should be 5 years old by September 1.
HOURS OFOPERATION
M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM
BEFORE CARE- 7:30AM
AFTERCARE- 3-5:00PM
Mt. Airy Christian Day School was founded in 1980 as a ministry of Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ and is governed by the elders and deacons of the church. The school is an inseparable ministry of the church.
In seeking to fulfill our role of helping Christian fam
HOURS OFOPERATION
M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM
BEFORE CARE- 7:30AM
AFTERCARE- 3-5:00PM
Mt. Airy Christian Day School was founded in 1980 as a ministry of Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ and is governed by the elders and deacons of the church. The school is an inseparable ministry of the church.
In seeking to fulfill our role of helping Christian families, we see the training of our children to be a top priority. In the these delicate youth years, patterns are established and commitments made that often determine the course of a lifetime. The primary responsibility for laying this godly foundation lies with parents . We, as a church, stand ready to partner with parents to help fulfill this vital responsibility through the ministry of our Christian school.
Mt. Airy Christian Day School exists with a distinctively Christian philosophy. We are not merely a private school offering an alternative to public schools. We are not a Christian school merely because our teachers and students are Christians. We are a Christian school because of a Christ-centered philosophy that believes that Christ is Lord and that in Him “…are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
Quality early childhood development for toddlers begins with a hands-on approach and plenty of opportunities for free-choice and independent learning. At Mt. Airy Christian Day School, our teachers will lovingly guide your toddler through their earliest developmental milestones while singing, dancing, and playing. Your toddler’s busy day will include plenty of free play and quiet time. Time will be devoted to enrichment programs, special activities, and learning simple Spanish words. We keep families informed with Daily Reports and weekly lesson plans on the classroom’s Parent Board. Your child’s developmental progress will be assessed on an on-going basis using progress reports.
Active learning for children; warm, supportive adult-child interaction; a welcoming, child-oriented learning environment; schedules and routines that flow with the children; daily child observation that guides caregivers’ interactions with children, caregivers’ teamwork, caregiver-parent partnerships, and program planning; and ongoing and valid assessment of children and programs to ensure that program goals to support early learning and deliver high-quality services are being met. Child must be fully potty trained.
Mt. Airy Christian Day School utilizes the Into Reading curriculum. The instructional materials Into Reading, meet the expectations of alignment and usability. Texts included in the program are high quality and engaging, as well as appropriately rigorous and organized to support knowledge building. The materials include questions, tasks, lessons, and practice that support students' development of reading, writing, speaking and listening, and beginning to think critically.
The materials include appropriately rigorous, high quality texts that are the focus of students' reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language practice. The materials are organized to support knowledge building and vocabulary, and include implementation supports for teachers to assure students meet grade level goals.
Mt. Airy Christian Day School is licensed by the Department of Human Services and Pennsylvania Department of Education and follows the state’s early learning standards. We use the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards for infant and Toddlers, Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards for Pre-Kindergarten, and Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards for Kindergarten to guide curriculum and lesson planning decisions. We also participate in the Keystone STARS Certification Program, designed to evaluate and improve the quality of child care. The program offers Standards, Training, Assistance, Resources and Support (STARS) to child care providers and recognizes the continuous quality improvement efforts of early learning programs in Pennsylvania.
We are redefining how far childcare providers can go. Our educational philosophy is age-appropriate, developmentally appropriate and child-directed. Your child will learn through play and will be given the freedom to make choices that help to foster independence.
Our Kindergarten program are aligned with the curriculum of public school Kindergarten programs and are designed to prepare your child to transition easily to a public or private school environment.
FREE high-quality prek early care and education services (PHLprek) to families and young children in partnership with the Office of Children and Families. PHLprek is available to 3 and 4-year-olds in the City of Philadelphia. Child must be fully potty trained.You are likely eligible to enroll if you meet the requirements listed below.
1. Your child has turned 3 or 4 by September 1st of the school year.
2. You are a resident of Philadelphia
*There are no income or employment requirements
How to Apply
STEP 1
Complete the online interest form HERE
STEP 2
Once contacted, you must complete the required enrollment forms which include
STEP 3
Return all completed forms and schedule a tour with us.
Countless studies show quality pre-K improves children's chances of success in school and in life.
PIC partners with Pennsylvania to offer its Pre-K Counts program. The program provides 5 hours of no cost pre-kindergarten education for eligible children ages 3-5 (Child must be fully potty trained) the school year (September-June.)
Eligibility to receive Pre-K Counts funding is based on your family’s size and income. To be eligible to receive Pre-K Counts funding, your total annual family income must be less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
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We will review your documents and contact you about your eligibility and next steps in the enrollment process. If you do not receive an email from us, please get in touch with the Enrollment Office by phone at 215-276-2990 or send an email to macdsdirector4@gmail.com
Take a tour
Once you have submitted your application, you can schedule a tour of the Center. Please note that your application status is pending until you tour the school. Once you have taken a tour, you will be placed on our waiting list.
Waiting list
Once you have taken a tour, you are placed on our waiting list. Please note that your application status is pending until you tour our center.
A family's wait for enrollment may vary. Priority is based on age, income, and other risk factors that include dual language learners and developmental delays.
After submitting your application for enrollment:
STEP 1
Complete the online interest form HERE
STEP 2
Once contacted, you must complete the required enrollment forms which include
STEP 3
Return all completed forms and schedule a tour with us.
Mt. Airy Christian Day School, uses Creative Curriculum to educate your children. And Teaching Strategies Gold as an assessment. We hold atleast two parent teacher conferences.
Mt. Airy Christian Day School screens your child using ASQ3 and ASQ SE. Parents are encouraged get involved in supporting their child’s development. This screening is done with in 45 day of the date your child starts. Help your child and the teacher, by filling out the parent portion of the questionnaire.
The Mt. Airy Christian Day School is an Equal Opportunity Care Provider that provides services and refers families (parents and children) to other services without regard to race, color, religion, creed, handicap or disability, ancestry, national origin, Limited English proficiency, age, sex or sexual orientation.
The Mt. Airy Christian Day School does not discriminate against any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status.
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Dear Families, the safety of your children, families, and our staff is always top priority—now more than ever with the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We are here to support you and ensure that you, your families, and our staff are safe and well-prepared.
Here are some essential tips on how to prepare, respond, and effectively communicate with your friends and families.
Staying Informed
Information and recommendations are changing quickly. In addition to your local public health officials and local authorities, you may wish to use these resources to stay up-to-date:
· World Health Organization (WHO)
· Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Keeping Your Community Healthy
Review CDC recommendations on cleaning, hygiene, and travel history. Prepare your staff and parents with the critical information they need to know and actions to take now.
· CDC’s environmental cleaning and disinfection recommendations for community facilities: Frequently clean of all surfaces and sanitize toys that may have been in contact with saliva or nasal secretions
· CDC’s checklists for teachers and parents: How teachers and parents can prepare and take action
· CDC’s latest recommendations based on recent travel history: How to deal with children, educators, or family members with recent travel history to an area identified by the CDC as Level 2-4
· NPR podcast on Coronavirus and Parenting: What You Need to Know Now: How parents can prepare for COVID-19 and seek help, the tradeoffs of closing schools, and better ways to do screen time (14 minutes long)
Communicating with Children about Coronavirus
Use these guidelines and talking points when speaking to children about COVID-19.
· CDC’s principles and facts for talking with children about coronavirus
· NYTimes Parenting: How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus
· Bright Horizon's Talking to Children about COVID-19, including guidelines, talking points, and Q&A
Continuing the Learning at Home
We wish to share the following resources:
· Vroom
· YouTube Learning Hub and YouTube Kids
· PBS Kids
· Shared Resource: Caring for Children During Extended Confinement
Suggested talking points for school closures :
· Toddlers: When people are sick, they stay home! When lots of people are sick, we all stay home to keep everyone healthy. We are all going to spend classroom time at home for a little while to keep everyone healthy.
· Primary: When people are sick, they stay home! When lots of people are sick, we all stay home to keep everyone healthy. Many illnesses come from bacterias or viruses. These are teeny tiny organisms that can make people sick. There is a virus that is making people sick right now and so we are all going to spend classroom time at home for a little while to keep everyone healthy.
Note: Children do not process the same information in the same way as adults. You might consider offering just this level of information, and then responding to questions.
We’re in this Together
As an early childhood learning community, our top priority during this time is supporting your needs. Mt. Airy Christian Day School will provide additional information and resources as the situation evolves.
Sign up to hear about upcoming events, fundraisers, and registration dates.
Parents are the voice for their children. Come join a group of wonderful men and women helping to better our school. From “Funraisers” to family activities. PTO meets every third Wednesday of each month. Contact the office for further informatio.
Primp and Pamper/ Cutz for Gents
November 16 from 11-1pm @ Dobbins Technical Highschool. Tickets on sale for $15.
Have free time? Have a talent that you would like to share? Schedule a visit with our office and we can help you submit your clearances and get you started.
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