WCA Preschool

"Play is the highest form of research." -Albert Einstein

Wellington Christian
Early Learning Academy

Our Mission is to create a Christian, faith-based environment where all children can be safe, loved, and celebrated as they learn and grow through creativity and curiosity.

Learning is fun at WCELA!

ABOUT OUR PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

WCELA is a childcare program for children ages 3-5. We provide a half-day preschool program and a KDHE licensed full-day childcare program with preschool included. WCELA is held to high standards under WCA administration and KDHE licensing. We are subject to inspection by state and local health, fire, and licensing agencies.

Our class options include a half-day preschool, 9-month program and a full-day childcare + preschool, 12-month program. The age cut off is determined by August 31st to align with the state standards. Your child will stay in one class for the entire school year. As they age up, the transitions will take place at the beginning of the following school year, August for the half-day program and September for the full-day program.

Since we strive to nurture children’s natural curiosity and encourage learning through discovery and exploration, our classrooms are named to reflect that theme. Classroom details are as follows:

Half Day Classrooms

Half day classrooms will offer a choice of three-day or five-day sessions. You may choose a Monday through Friday format or a Tuesday through Thursday format. A discount of 5% is offered for annual tuition paid in full before the first day of school. If you choose to pay monthly, tuition payments are due by the 15th of each month, August 15th through April 15th unless you agree to an alternative payment schedule. This may be discussed with the director or the secretary in the main office and must be agreed upon by both parties when you sign your contract.

Option 1: Three days a week, T/W/TH, $150 per month for 9 months or one payment of $1,282.50 (5% discount applied).

Option 2: Five days a week, M/T/W/TH/F, $240 per month for 9 months or one payment of $2,052 (5% discount applied).

Class 1-Seekers: Half Day Preschool for 3-4 year olds (Morning)

We will maintain a ratio of no more than 16 children per two lead qualified teachers. If the number of children is between 1-10, the class will have one lead qualified teacher. Children will arrive at 7:50 am and be dismissed at 11:00 am.

Class 2-Adventurers: Half Day Preschool for 4-5 year olds (Afternoon)

We will maintain a ratio of no more than 18 children per two lead qualified teachers. If the number of children is between 1-12, the class will have one lead qualified teacher.

Children will arrive at 12:20 pm and be dismissed at 3:30 pm.

Both sessions may also be assisted by a Floater (an assistant teacher who may move around between classrooms).

Full Day Classrooms

Full day classrooms provide all day childcare + preschool for ages 3-5 (Monday-Friday). Classrooms are combined when fewer teachers are needed to maintain ratio, mainly early in the morning and late in the afternoon. Classes will run Monday through Friday. The available care hours are from 7:00 am-5:45 pm. You may choose your schedule within the available days and hours, with the stipulation that your child is present by 8:00 am and departs no later than 5:45 pm. The tuition for our full day classrooms is $190/week regardless of how many days of care are needed. Payments are due in advance each Friday to go toward the following week. Your first week’s tuition payment is due when you enroll, then every Friday thereafter unless you agree to an alternative (advance) payment schedule. This may be discussed with the director or the secretary in the main office and must be agreed upon by both parties when you sign your contract.

Class 1-Explorers: Full day childcare + preschool for 3-4 year olds

We will maintain a ratio of no more than 16 children per 2 lead qualified teachers. If the number of children is between 1-10, the class will have one lead qualified teacher.

Class 2-Travelers: Full day childcare + preschool for 4-5 year olds

We will maintain a ratio of no more than 18 children per 2 lead qualified teachers. If the number of children is between 1-12, the class will have one lead qualified teacher.

Both sessions may also be assisted by a Floater (an assistant teacher who may move around between classrooms).