Serving the community since 1968
The Lord has blessed our school with a wonderful group of parents and
students as well as a dedicated, caring staff of teachers, classroom
assistants, and office support personnel (nineteen employees in all). Many of
our teachers have shown long-term loyalty and commitment to BCDS. Two of our
teachers are approaching twenty-five years of service.
With less than five percent of our enrollment consisting of children of
church members and constituents, the Day School can truly be considered a
mission outreach program. Our tuition is the lowest in the region thus making
it the most affordable preschool in Bensalem. In addition, partial and full
scholarships are awarded to students yearly based on financial need (anywhere
from 5-8 scholarships given yearly). Reduced tuition is granted to families
with two or more students attending the school at the same time.
Our staff is committed to creating an atmosphere of enjoyable and
enlightening activity where students can look forward to each day with eager
anticipation. Underlying all our efforts is the belief that God has created
each child as a very special and unique individual to be loved and respected
always. Our curriculum introduces children to basic concepts which will
facilitate their readiness for kindergarten and formal education. We are
especially concerned with the development of the "whole" child by
providing activities to meet the student's physical, intellectual, emotional,
social, and spiritual needs.
Currently, there is an enrollment of approximately 200 students, ages 2
and ½ through five years of age. All programs are ½ day sessions and no day
care or extended hours are provided. Six distinct programs are offered
beginning in September and follow the regular public school year.
Two day Play Group for 2 ½ year olds
Two day and three day Nursery classes for 3 year olds
Two day, three day and five day Pre-kindergarten classes for 4 year olds
Schedule
2½ Year Play Group
- (T/TH 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
Nursery and Pre-kindergarten
- (T/TH 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
or
- (M/W/F 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
or
- (M/W/F 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM)
Below is a partial list of additional services and projects undertaken by
the Day School as expressions of local and extended community missions outreach
last year:
- UNICEF and Easter Seal
Society cash donations
- Canned goods,
non-perishable food collection for Emergency Relief and/or church food
pantry
- Collection of personal
care items for the
- Parent referrals to local,
county, state, and private agencies for help with social, emotional,
educational, or financial needs
- Support of the local church through monetary payments, purchase of mutually shared equipment, supplies, and Christian education resources
For more information contact
Lisa Woods, Director at 215-245-1610
Bensalem Christian Day School
4300
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