Hibben Preschool

	Last updated December 18, 2008
Hibben UMC Site Menu Hibben UMC Preschool 690 Coleman Blvd. Mt. Pleasant SC 29464 Phone: (843)216-8438 Fax: (843)884-2091 Email: Directors Nancie Willett & Robin Robertson Staff Photos Online Forms & Documents 2009 Enrollment Application Open Enrollment Cover Letter Enrollment FAQ's 2008-2009 Parent Handbook The above documents will open in a new window. Location Click here to view a map showing the location of Hibben UMC. The Preschool office is located on the 1st floor of the Education Wing. See Campus Layout for exact location. Photo Thumbnails 2006 Christmas Play Rev. Kyle blessing preschoolers' stuffed animals. This custom is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures. 2005 Kindergarten Graduation MMO/Preschool Playground Playhouse Kindergarten/Preschool Playground To view a larger version of these photos, click on any thumbnail To view and print some forms & documents, you need to have Acrobat Reader installed. You may download the most current version of this program by clicking on the icon below.

Our Mission Statement

Hibben Preschool provides developmentally appropriate education within a safe and loving Christian community.

2009-2010Enrollment

Enrollment for the 2009-2010 school year begins in January 2009. Further down on the left-hand side of this page is a section with links to "Online Forms and Documents." There you will find links to Open Enrollment Information, the Enrollment Application, and Enrollment Frequently Asked Questions. If you are interested in enrolling for the remainder of the current school year, please contact the preschool office to inquire about current availability.

Immunization Policy

Hibben Preschool requires all enrolled children to have a current SC Certificate of Immunization on file in the preschool office. We do not accept medical, religious or other exemptions.

What We Offer

Hibben Preschool currently offers mothers’ morning out (MMO), preschool and kindergarten classes. Enrollment in a particular class is based on the child’s age as of September 1. MMO, preschool and 4k classes are from 9:00 a .m. until 12:30,5k classes are from 9:45 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Each class follows a daily routine that includes playground time and lunchtime, in addition to a variety of group and independent activities that mix learning with fun. The day can be extended with participation in optional after school activities, which currently include dance, gymnastics, Spanish, Science and karate.

MMO
Children 12-23 months attend two or more mornings per week, with older children together in one room and younger children together in an adjacent room. A safe, secure and loving environment is provided for these young toddlers as they explore and discover the world around them. Supervised, independent playtime is interspersed with music, songs, stories, and simple craft activities. Steady walkers participate in outdoor playtime, and accommodations are available for those who still need a mid-morning nap to regain their energy after a round of active play.

Preschool
Two, three and four year olds attend 2, 3, or 5 mornings per week. There are separate classrooms for each age group. Daily activities alternate between creative play and more structured activities, and include table time, circle time, activity centers, lunch, playground time, music, stories and crafts. Weekly chapel time is also included for three year olds. Through these activities, children learn both the social and academic skills necessary for a successful transition to elementary school.

Kindergarten
Four year olds attend kindergarten (4k) 4 or 5 mornings per week. Five year olds attend kindergarten (5k) 5 mornings per week. The curriculum is based on SC state standards, with an emphasis on math and language arts and children continue to attend weekly chapel and music classes. The small class size ensures plenty of individual attention. Former Hibben kindergarten students have gone on to be successful in a variety of local schools, including public, private, charter and magnet schools."

We are always hiring substitutes.

Calendar of Events


DATES	EVENT
December 22-January 5	Closed for Christmas
January 5	Teacher workday
January 6	Students Return
January 19	Closed for MLK Jr. Day
January 30	Priority enrollment period ends
February 2	Open enrollment lottery
February 16	Closed for Presidents' Day
April 6-10	Closed for Easter break
May 21	Last day of school
June 1	Optional summer program begins (tentative)

Classes Offered and Fee Schedule

The following are class offerings and tuition rates for the Fall 2009 school year.

CLASS	OPTIONS DAYS	FEE	TIME
Five-year-old Kindergarten	Monday thru Friday	$260 Monthly	8:45-12:45
Four-year-old Kindergarten	Monday thru Friday	$245 Monthly	9:00-12:30
Four-year-old Kindergarten'	Monday thru Thursday	$225 Monthly	9:00-12:30
Three-year-old Preschool	Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Tuesday and Thursday	$205 Monthly $155 Monthly	9:00-12:30 9:00-12:30
Two-year-old Preschool	Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Tuesday and Thursday	$205 Monthly $155 Monthly	9:00-12:30 9:00-12:30
Starfish MMO 18-23 Months	Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Tuesday and Thursday	$205 per month $155 per month	9:00-12:30
Angelfish MMO 12 -17 Months	Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Tuesday and Thursday	$205 per month $155 per month	9:00-12:30

For summer session information, rates, and availability,
please contact the preschool office after Easter.