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Wesley Nursery School
Open Houses
Parents are invited to visit on either of the following dates to tour our facility, meet our staff and learn more about our school.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Monday, January 14, 2008
The Open House will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m. Applications are given out after visiting our school.
Our School
Established in 1961 by Bethesda United Methodist Church (BUMC) as a service to church members and the local community,
Wesley Nursery School (WNS) offers half-day programs for 2- through 4-year-olds. Wesley offers an opportunity for each child
to develop as an individual and as a member of a larger community. Our staff strives to promote a loving environment encompassing
trust, character development and the value of diversity.
The school offers additional programs before and after regular program hours. Wesley is governed by the Wesley Nursery School Board.
WNS is certified by the Maryland State Board of Education.
Our Staff
Wesley’s outstanding teachers have been the strength of our program for over 45 years. Our teachers hold a four-year degree,
or its equivalent, and as professionals continue to participate in training and stay current with the latest developments in preschool
education.
The adult-to-student ratio is at least 1-to-5 in the 2s and 3s classes, and at least 1-to-8 in the 4s classes.
Those parents who elect to co-op do so on a regularly scheduled basis. They support the staff to carry out the daily schedule of
activities. The 2s program does not offer the opportunity to co-op.
Our Philosophy
We promote the emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual and physical development of each child by using play-based
age-appropriate curricula that is neither regimented nor highly structured. Teachers provide guidance and love throughout
their daily schedule of activities.
During the year, family members are invited to school to participate in school celebrations.
Programs
All classes meet from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
| Class | Age Requirement | Days of Week |
| 2's - two days | Age 2 by September 1 | T, TH |
| 2 1/2's - three days | Age 2 by March 31 | M, W, F |
| 3's - three days | Age 3 by September 1 | T, TH, F |
| 3 1/2's - three days | Age 3 by March 31 | M, W, F |
| 4's - four days | Age 4 by September 1 | M, T, W, TH |
| 4's Enrichment - one day | Age 4 by September 1 | F |
Application and Enrollment
Wesley Nursery School is committed to equal education opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex,
color, or national origin in admission or treatment of students, or in the employment of faculty and administrative staff.
Applications for the following year are accepted at 8:00 a.m. on the first school day in February and are processed in the order
in which they are received. Wesley families and BUMC members are offered priority registration in January.
Payment of the non-refundable application and registration fees are due at the time of registration.
An annual NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE of $200.00 is required for each child. This fee includes the application fee of $40.00. Members of the Bethesda United Methodist Church will receive a discount of $100.00 off of the last month’s tuition.
Tuition for 2008-2009
| Class |
Options |
Duties |
Annual Tuition |
Monthly Option |
| 4 's |
4 days |
Co-op 3 times/month |
$2565 |
$285 |
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4 days |
Co-op 2 times/month |
$3105 |
$345 |
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4 days |
No co-oping |
$4185 |
$465 |
| 4's Enrichment |
1 day |
No co-oping |
$1170 |
$130 |
| 3's |
3 days |
Co-op 1 time every other week |
$2025 |
$225 |
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3 days |
No co-oping |
$3195 |
$355 |
| 2's |
2 days |
No co-oping |
$2295 |
$255 |
| 2 1/2's |
3 days |
No co-oping |
$3375 |
$375 |
Substitute Fees
A co-oping parent who is unable to come on an assigned day must arrange a substitute.
Days may be traded with another parent or a substitute from the school-approved list may be called.
The recommended minimum fee for a substitute is $40.00 per day and is paid directly to the substitute.
Accounts
For new students, the first payment is due April 1st, or at the time of enrollment (if enrollment occurs after April 1). The remaining eight payments are due by the 1st of each month, September through April, without notices being mailed or sent home.
For previously enrolled families, the first payment is due May 1st. The remaining payments are due by the 1st of each month, September through April, without notices being mailed or sent home.
Checks may be mailed directly to Wesley Nursery School, 8300 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 or brought to the school office. Note that we assess parents the fee WNS is charged in the event of a returned check.
If you’d like to find out more, contact Diana Mears, Director, 301-654-5285.
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