Cougar Cubs Preschool Program General Information

Our Address:
14745 Sabillasville Rd.
Thurmont, MD 21788

Phone #: 240-236-8134
Fax #: 240-236-8101
Email: janet.warren@fcps.org

 
§     The child must be 3 by September 1st to enroll

§     We accept 3 and 4 year olds who are potty trained: no pull-ups

§     We are open Tuesday through Friday

o     Regular Day: 7:45-10:15

o     Extended Day: 7:45-12:00pm (not always offered- sometimes in the spring)

§     We can have 12 preschool children and often have a wait list.

§     We have four 6 week sessions in the year, two in the fall and two in the spring (end of September through holiday break and the day after Presidents Day in February to Mid-May)

§     Costs: $1.75 per hour

o     Registration: $25.00 (deducted from session 1 tuition)

o     Regular 6 week session: $105.00

o     Extended Day 6 week session: $153.00

§     We teach all areas of the curriculum- numbers, letters, shapes, colors, language arts, science, math, social studies, art and music.

§     The focus of our program is socialization- preparing for Kindergarten.

§     We have guest speakers, field trips and special events.

§     We guarantee a space for the entire year when you register.

§     The high school students are the teachers. There will be 3-6 high school teachers with the children at any one time, therefore lots of one on one.

§     There is at least one adult overseeing the program although she is split between supervising two rooms and a student intern.

 
Registration Information:

§     Registration is accepted on a first come first serve basis.

§     Applications are filed in the order received. Applications will be processed  on or around April 15th. Registration forms, health information forms, and payment information will be sent after that process is completed. If there are no openings at that time, your child will be placed on a waiting list.

§     We accept applications up to 1 year ahead of school year.

§     On or around April 15th applications will be reviewed and the registration process begins.

§     Parents receive a registration packet by mail if their child has gotten a space. If not, they will be placed on a waiting list.

§     A completed registration form, Confidential Health Information form, Maryland Schools Record of Physical Examination, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Immunization Certificate, proof of child’s birth date, and payment of $25.00 deposit should be sent to Janet Warren at Catoctin High School. When all forms and $25.00 deposit have been received and reviewed, you will be informed of your acceptance to the program.