Our History
The Brandermill Church Preschool is a half-day program operating as a ministry of The Brandermill Church since 1981.
We are a non-profit and religious exempt organization. Annually we complete and submit proof of inspections and required information for religious exemption from licensure per the law of the Commonwealth of Virginia. We use a portion of the church building, including classrooms and the Fellowship Hall, through the course of our day. Our outside activities take place on the Preschool playground and surrounding church grounds.
The Brandermill Church carries public liability insurance which includes our Preschool program. We do not prepare or serve meals as part of our program. We serve a maximum of 160 children in our program.
The Brandermill Church Preschool is proud of its history and providing an excellent preschool education in a loving Christian environment. The Brandermill Church Preschool is a ministry of The Brandermill Church.
We are a non-profit and religious exempt organization. Annually we complete and submit proof of inspections and required information for religious exemption from licensure per the law of the Commonwealth of Virginia. We use a portion of the church building, including classrooms and the Fellowship Hall, through the course of our day. Our outside activities take place on the Preschool playground and surrounding church grounds.
The Brandermill Church carries public liability insurance which includes our Preschool program. We do not prepare or serve meals as part of our program. We serve a maximum of 160 children in our program.
The Brandermill Church Preschool is proud of its history and providing an excellent preschool education in a loving Christian environment. The Brandermill Church Preschool is a ministry of The Brandermill Church.
Christian Teaching
The preschool is open to people of all religious faiths. The Preschool curriculum is designed so children learn and develop communication skills, beginning academic readiness, motor skills, and values consistent with the Christian faith.
Christian faith is proclaimed through actions of love, grace, generosity, gratitude, forgiveness, and stewardship. The children say a blessing before snack. Chapel is held monthly and led by the Senior Pastor in collaboration with the Director of Christian Education and Preschool Director and Music Teacher to provide age appropriate lessons and songs.
The children and families are invited to participate in worship. The pastors are available to counsel and support staff and families as needed.
Christian faith is proclaimed through actions of love, grace, generosity, gratitude, forgiveness, and stewardship. The children say a blessing before snack. Chapel is held monthly and led by the Senior Pastor in collaboration with the Director of Christian Education and Preschool Director and Music Teacher to provide age appropriate lessons and songs.
The children and families are invited to participate in worship. The pastors are available to counsel and support staff and families as needed.
Educational Philosophy
The purpose of the weekday education program is to provide quality care and instruction for preschool age children that will promote their mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual development.
Each child is an individual, unique in his or her stage of development, learning style, and interpersonal relationships. Therefore, it is the goal of the teachers in our preschool to meet the diverse individual needs and interests of your children to develop their self image and feelings of self worth in a positive manner, encourage their spiritual development, and enable them to reach out for new experiences and ideas.
Since children learn best by being active participants in the learning process, an activity-oriented discovery approach is used in our programs. The natural interaction involved in an activity approach allows for an attitude of cooperation and helpfulness, and encourages the acceptance and development of appropriate responsibilities.
Each child is an individual, unique in his or her stage of development, learning style, and interpersonal relationships. Therefore, it is the goal of the teachers in our preschool to meet the diverse individual needs and interests of your children to develop their self image and feelings of self worth in a positive manner, encourage their spiritual development, and enable them to reach out for new experiences and ideas.
Since children learn best by being active participants in the learning process, an activity-oriented discovery approach is used in our programs. The natural interaction involved in an activity approach allows for an attitude of cooperation and helpfulness, and encourages the acceptance and development of appropriate responsibilities.