Learn More About Zelienople Preschool
Zelienople Preschool (ZP) is a nonprofit located on the border of Zelienople and Harmony. Our organization serves three and four year old students in Zelienople, Harmony, Evans City, Cranberry Township, Ellwood City, Fombell, New Brighton, Portersville, Prospect, and Rochester.
Formerly known as Zelienople Nursery School, we have been impacting the lives of our littles and their families since 1966. Many of our former students now send their own children to ZP and we are proud of the rock solid foundation that we have helped to provide within the community. Our classrooms are located in the lower level of the Calvin Presbyterian Church on East Grandview Avenue, in Zelienople. Our teachers are state-certified and have all of the required clearances, as well as extensive experience.
We are happy you are interested in being part of the ZP Family and welcome you to get to know us better. Please feel free to contact the school and/or staff with any questions you may have.
Safety
All of our teaching staff and aides are CPR Certified.
Doors to the Preschool remained locked during class sessions. Please ring the Doorbell if you need to access the school during these times.
Immunizations: All children are required to be immunized according to the schedule set by the state of PA and submit a current immunization document supplied by your child’s doctor. We do not accept Immunization Waivers. Covid-19 and Influenza are not required immunizations at this time. This form must be submitted by August 31st.
Our Classes
Classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis. Once class sizes are exhausted, a weight list is established. If you have been weightlisted and have questions about your status please contact us for more information.
Students do not need to purchase a backpack for Zelienople Preschool attendance. One will be provided for them. Additional bags can be purchased for $8. Children should wear play clothes which include non-skid shoes. School is not a place for fancy clothes, except on program days (Christmas and Easter). Children should be comfortable and able to easily engage in physical activity. Crocs, flip flops, boots, heeled dress shoes, etc. make it difficult to execute large motor skill activities. Also, when dressing your child, please keep in mind that while we do our best to minimize clothing stains, this is sometimes unavoidable when children are working with paint, markers, glues, etc. Learning can be messy! Children should be dressed according to outdoor weather in case our curriculum for the day requires us to go outside. Also note that the 4 year old classes will participate in Gym Days on most Wednesdays and it is especially important to dress for these activities.
School Year
You will be provided with a school calendar a few weeks prior to the start of school (close to Labor Day and end prior to Memorial Day) We closely follow a typical public school year calendar. Delays and inclement weather are sent through Brightwheel and posted to our School Social Accounts.
Our Programs
Our 3-Year-Old Program is designed for children who are experiencing preschool or a school setting for the very first time. It provides a gentle introduction to being in a classroom, developing early social skills, and spending time away from home. This program focuses on foundational social, emotional, and school-readiness experiences that help young children build confidence and comfort in their first preschool environment.
- Classes meet two days per week on Thursday and Friday from 9:00- 11:30AM or 12:30-3:00PM
- Once a month students will join Mrs. Sebring in the chapel for a Bible story and activity
- Children must be potty trained.
- Tuition is $125/Month
Our Transitional 4-Year-Old Program is designed for children who may benefit from an extra year of growth before entering a traditional Pre-K or Kindergarten setting. This class provides a supportive, small-group environment that fosters confidence, strengthens readiness skills, and meets children where they are developmentally. It is especially well-suited for children who have not had previous preschool experience, those with spring or summer 2022 birthdays, children who thrive in smaller learning environments, those showing slightly delayed readiness, or children who will be eligible for Kindergarten in 2027 but plan to defer entry until the following year. *This class may also be appropriate for older 3-year-olds—often younger siblings—who are socially ready for their own preschool experience and would benefit from a slightly more advanced, yet nurturing, environment.
- Classes meet two days per week on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00-11:30AM
- Our Transitional Program holds up to 12 students per class for one teacher and one aide
- Tuition is $135 per month
Our 4-Year-Old Program is designed for children who are ready to further develop the skills needed for a smooth transition into Kindergarten. Children in this class typically have some experience being away from home or regular caregivers—such as daycare, library storytimes, Sunday School, or other preschool settings—and are beginning to show emerging learning readiness. For children who are still building these early readiness skills, our Transitional 4-Year-Old Program may be a more appropriate fit. This program emphasizes both Kindergarten readiness and the continued development of essential social and emotional skills. Through a balance of play-based exploration and structured learning activities, children gain confidence, independence, and foundational academic skills to support success in their next school experience
- Holds up to 18 students per class for one teacher and one aide
- Classes meet three days per week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00- 11:30AM or 12:30-3:00PM
- Once a week, students will join Mrs. Sebring in the Chapel for a Bible story and activity
- Tuition is $155 per month
PreK Day is an optional add-on designed to complement and extend our Traditional 4-Year-Old Program. Families may choose this additional morning if they are deferring Kindergarten enrollment or simply prefer a four-day-a-week preschool experience. This extra day provides a smaller, more intimate setting in which children can reinforce and deepen the learning, social development, and readiness skills introduced in the 4-year-old curriculum. With only 12 spots available, PreK Day offers focused attention and enriched opportunities for growth as children prepare for their next steps in school.
- Students must be four years old and potty trained by September 1st
- Class will meet on Thursdays
- Tuition is $80 per month on top of the four year old tuition