A half-day preschool for children ages 2 and-a-half to five providing a loving environment in small class groups to foster each child's growth and learning.
Philosophy: Our objective is to provide your child with a loving and kind environment in which his/her fullest growth potential will be fostered.
Current Classes
The school year begins the day after Labor Day, and ends the Friday prior to Memorial Day. Central Preschool follows the Radford City Public School calendar throughout the school year for holidays and inclement weather closings.
Registration is held in March for fall classes. A birth certificate will be required on or before orientation in August. Classes may vary according to yearly enrollment needs. Toilet training is a prerequisite for all children enrolled.
Central Preschool is currently staffed by three teachers and two teacher aides. Administration is by an on-site Program Director and the Central Church Preschool Board. Staffing is based on number of students enrolled and number of classes offered.
Registration is held in March for fall classes. A birth certificate will be required on or before orientation in August. Classes may vary according to yearly enrollment needs. Toilet training is a prerequisite for all children enrolled.
Central Preschool is currently staffed by three teachers and two teacher aides. Administration is by an on-site Program Director and the Central Church Preschool Board. Staffing is based on number of students enrolled and number of classes offered.
The preschool day begins at 8:45am and ends at 11:45am.
Two & Half Year Olds
Two Day Class- Tues/Thurs
Three Year Olds
Two Day Class- Tues/Thurs
Three Day Class- Mon/Wed/Fri
Three Day Class- Mon/Wed/Fri
Four Year Olds
Three Day Class- Mon/Wed/Fri
Five Day Class- Monday - Friday
Five Day Class- Monday - Friday
Registration for the 2025- 2026 school year is now open for enrollment.
Tuition Rates
2 day classes: $95 monthly
3 day classes: $135 monthly
5 day classes: $200 monthly
3 day classes: $135 monthly
5 day classes: $200 monthly
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me..." Matthew 19:14
What makes us unique
- Founded in 1968, we have been providing high quality preschool in the Radford community for over 50 years.
- Our class sizes are small, allowing us to reach each student individually and resulting in family atmosphere. Many friendships formed at Central Preschool continue throughout the school years.
- We offer a loving Christian environment. Classes participate in a short devotion with the church pastor once a week.
- Central Preschool is licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services.
We have a wonderful, award winning preschool here at Central Church and we would love to answer any questions you have if you are looking for a preschool program for your little one! Please reach out to our Preschool director for more information, Sarah Gautsch (540) 731-1871.
Curriculum
The curriculum at Central Preschool centers on first-hand, direct experiences that are appropriate for young children and their unique stages of development. It will incorporate opportunities for growth and development in the following areas:
- Creative art
- Dramatic play
- Field trips
- Indoor and outdoor free play
- Literature and language skills
- Math readiness
- Music and rhythmic interpretation
- Personal hygiene and safety
- Physical development: gross & fine motor skills
- Science and nature
- Social awareness
