Providing high quality early education since 1967.
REGISTRATION:
*Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is ongoing if spots are available.
Openings fill up very quickly!
*Registration details are located on the "News & Events" page, and information about classes is located under "Programs and Fees."
Stay tuned for information about 2024-25 school year registration!
We are so excited to offer high quality early learning opportunities for the 56th year at Avenue Preschool. Enjoy visiting our website, check out our Facebook page and contact the preschool office with any questions!
OPEN HOUSE:
Open House for the 2024-2025 School Year will be held on Monday, February 12, 2024 from 6:00-7:00pm! Drop in for an informal hour of visiting classrooms, meeting staff, touring the facility, and experiencing a day in the life of a child here at Avenue Preschool. This is for families transitioning from Beginners to Pre-K or anyone who would like to tour the school.
No RSVP required--we simply hope to see you there!
About us
Avenue Preschool has been providing high quality early childhood education for children in the surrounding community since 1967. We are a non-denominational preschool, but many of our families attend Avenue United Methodist Church, as we are located in their education wing.
Our program proudly participates in Delaware Stars. This is our state's Quality Rating and Improvement System for early education programs, and it is administered by the Delaware Department of Education. To learn more about Delaware Stars, please visit our "Forms and Links" page.
Programs
We serve approximately 100 children ages 3-5 years old.
Our regular program year takes place from September through May and is comprised of 1/2 day classes. We also offer "Lunch Bunch" extended days and 1/2 day Summer Camp options for our students.
Our Pre-K program is for children who turn four by August 31st of the school year and who will enter Kindergarten the following school year. The Pre-K program offers classes five, four, three or two days per week from 9:00-12:00.
The Beginners program is for children who turn three by August 31st of the school year. The Beginners program offers classes three or two days per week from 9:00-12:00.
The Pre-Beginners program is for children who are still two-years old as of August 31st but turn three between September 1st and December 31st of their initial school year at Avenue. This program is offered 2 afternoons per week contingent upon staffing and enrollment.
Meet our staff
The Avenue Preschool administrative staff consists of a director, a curriculum coordinator and a business manager.
Our teaching staff consists of six teachers, five teacher assistants and substitutes. All staff have significant experience in teaching young children, are certified by the state of Delaware Department of Education, are trained in CPR and First Aid, and participate in ongoing professional development.
For more information about each staff member, please click the "About Us" button at the top of this page and go to "Our Staff."
Contact us
Office: 302.422.8775
Fax: 302.422.3028
Check us out on Facebook too!
Office hours during the school year:
Monday through Friday
8:30-12:30
Office hours during the summer:
We observe limited office hours in June, July and August but messages are checked and responded to regularly through the summer.
