Our Philosophy
We believe that children are unique and special beings that develop in their own time and pace. Our developmentally appropriate programs are designed to provide experiences that will focus on the growth of the whole child. Our early childhood programs, in addition to school readiness, will encourage life-long learning, problem-solving and decision making, and motivate each child to reach his/her individual potential and beyond.
Our Mission
- To promote each child’s mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual development.
- To develop a creative and inquiring mind.
- To encourage relationships with peers.
- To instill respect for themselves and others.
- To foster a loving awareness of God through Jesus, His Church, and the world.
Registration & Program Details
Thank you for your interest in Transfiguration Catholic Preschool.
Enrollment is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with paid registration.
We do not offer “Drop In” care or make-up days.
The initial registration process should only take 20 minutes. Please come to our Child Care-Preschool Doors , located at the very back of our church building at 10am. We will provide a simple one page form for you to fill out and will collect the registration fee of $185 (we prefer a check for this registration process) at that time.
We require Immunization Form 3231 from your pediatrician for enrollment.
Please email the director Kristen Smith, ksmith@transfiguration.com or Asst. Director Mindy Johnson, mjohnson@transfiguration.com if you have any questions or you need to plan a different day for registration.
Our Preschool Program typically begins mid-August and ends mid-May. We generally follow the Cobb Co School Calendar for all other holidays and school closings. There are a few exceptions with religious holidays and preschool early release days. We will notify you of those ahead of time on your child’s specific classroom calendar and in our weekly classroom newsletters.
Children are placed in classrooms based on their age as of September 1st, 2024.
Class Descriptions
Click on the age group below to view the class description.
Two-Year Olds
Our Twos class offer a fun and friendly introduction to preschool. Each class of children is staffed with a minimum of three teachers.
Twos (21-24 months on Sept 1st) must be walking independently. Children may only attend 2 days a week before their 2nd birthday. *Two-year-Old Classes do NOT meet on Fridays.
Twos (24-35 months on Sept 1st) can be registered for: 3 days a week OR 4 days a week. *Two-year-Old Classes do NOT meet on Fridays.
Parent will send a lunch with their child every day.
Our staff dedicates time to the development of communication skills, using new language and learning to make friends. We explore God’s world developing confidence in colors, shapes, numbers, the alphabet and exploring art and science in messy ways. Our children also learn some very simple, toddler prayers.
Children are guided through developmentally appropriate skills using Art and Craft Materials, Music and Movement, Fine Motor Manipulatives, Dramatic Play, Language and Literacy, Beginning Alphabet and Math concepts, Sensory and Cooking , Outdoor/Large Motor Play and Age appropriate Prayer and Catholic/Christian teachings.
Meet our Teachers
Maureen Finnegan Scoggin
Two Yr. Old Lead Teacher.
Janice Kuhn
Two Yr. Old Asst. Teacher.
Catherine Schaub
Two Yr. Old Asst. Teacher
Three-Year Olds
Our 3s are all about talking and growing.
With a classroom teacher/child ratio of 1-8 children, the 3-year-old teachers design curriculum that uses your child’s building vocabulary and their love of asking and discovering “why”? We count and sort manipulatives and we search for letters in poetry and books. 3s ability to sit and listen for longer periods of time opens up more details of art, science, and social studies exploration. The children learn the “Our Father” and participate in preschool-led Prayer Services.
All 3s classes are guided through developmentally appropriate skills using Art and Craft Materials, Music and Movement, Fine Motor Manipulatives, Dramatic Play, Language and Literacy, Sensory and Cooking, Beginning Spanish Vocabulary, Beginning Tracing and Letter Formation, Number and Math activities and Outdoor/Large Motor Play.
Parent will send a lunch with their child every day.
Three-Year-Old classes meet 4 days a week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
Meet our Teachers
Katie Frierson
Three Yr. Old Lead Teacher.
Barbara Kanzler
Three Yr. Old Asst. Teacher
Pre-K (4 Day or 5 Day)
Pre K is a big year!
They are big kids getting ready for “big school” with a classroom teacher/child ratio of 1-5 per class for our 4 Day class and 1-8 for our larger 5 Day class. Our teachers are dedicated to teaching our Pre K all they need to be successful in Kindergarten. They continue to develop and fine-tune language, communication, math, art, science, and social studies skills. Our Pre K has the opportunity to learn pre-reading skills with our “Happily Ever After” and “Super Kids” program. Our children also learn how to be good friends and good people through Catholic prayers and helping to create our monthly Preschool Prayer Services.
Pre K children are guided through developmentally appropriate skills using Art and Craft Materials, Music and Movement, Fine Motor Manipulatives, Dramatic Play, Language and Literacy, Number and Math activities, Sensory and Cooking, Spanish Vocabulary, Tracing and Letter/Number Formation and Outdoor/Large Motor Play.
You will send a lunch in with your child each day.
Pre K classes meet 4 or 5 days per week, Monday through Thursday 9:30 – 1:30 and **Friday 9:30 to 12:30.
Meet our Teachers
Lauren Lewin
4 Day Pre-K Lead Teacher.
Cecelia Thompson
4 Day Pre-K Asst. Teacher.
Lily Lippert
5 Day Pre-K Lead Teacher.
Mary Heubel
5 Day Pre-K Asst. Teacher.
Kris Andrejewski
5 Day Pre-K Friday Asst.
Registration Fee
Parents must complete a Transfiguration Preschool Registration form and pay a non-refundable registration fee to guarantee a child’s placement. Please do not pay any registration fees online without first confirming availability from a Preschool Director.
- $185/per child – All Classes and Age Levels
Tuition
- Young Twos must be walking (21-23 months old on September 1, 2024) and may only attend two days a week until they turn Two.
- Two Yr Old and Three Yr Old students may attend: 3/hr 9:30a-12:30p or 4/hr 9:30a-1:30p
- Pre-K students attend 9:30a-1:30p *(all Pre-K release at 12:30 every Friday)
- Tuition for the 2024-2025 School Year are below.
| Weekly Classes | Monthly Tuition 3/hr | Monthly Tuition 4/hr |
|---|---|---|
| Two Yr Old 2 Day | *On request | $280 |
| Two Yr Olds 3 Day | $300 | $300 |
| Two Yr Olds 4 Day | *On request | $320 |
| Three Yr Olds 4 Day | *On request | $320 |
| Pre-K 4 Day | $345 | |
| Pre-K 5 Day or Pre-K FIVES | $355 |
Tuition is due on the 1st of each month August 2024—April 2025. Tuition will be considered late after the 10th day of the month.
We offer a 10% discount for multiple siblings. The savings is taken off the youngest child’s tuition.
A non expired Immunization Form 3231 is required for admittance.
Parent Resources
Childcare for AFF Events & Classes
Babysitting/childcare is available for most Adult Faith Formation classes with reservations at least 3 days in advance. We know that you have an active life. Sometimes it is a full schedule with no breaks from the kids. Well, we understand how that may influence your decisions to attend an event or class. Adult Faith Formation, Sojourners and All Parish Events try to have our nursery available for that reason. If your have kids in class for Our Great Journey, and you wish to participate in the Sojourners Class during that time, the nursery is available. If you see an Adult Faith offering that you would like to attend, but have one or two in tow- let us know and we probably already have that nursery available for you to attend! Nursery is free for you, fun for them, and allows you to broaden your faith on your time. And a well deserved break for Moms and Dads of Transfiguration.