Welcome to our website.
We're so glad you found us!
For more information and questions on enrollment:
Contact Director, Charissa Gravley: [email protected]
Please take a moment and learn more about our
half-day preschool in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Our classes include:
Mother's Day Out (MDO) program for 18 months - 24 months (2 days a week)
2's "Bird" class (T,Th)
3's "Bee" class (M,W,F)
4's "Frog" class (5 day or 3-day option)
If you'd like to take a tour of our preschool
facilities at Restoration Church (UMC)
please contact our Director, Charissa Gravley
using the contact information below.
[email protected]
We look forward to meeting
you and your little one!
About Us
We're on a mission to provide a nurturing,
developmentally appropriate, Christian environment for children
as they begin their journey to become lifelong learners.
developmentally appropriate, Christian environment for children
as they begin their journey to become lifelong learners.
We're striving to achieve this mission by...
- Preparing children for primary school by meeting their cognitive, social, emotional, language, and physical needs.
- Giving children predictability and structure while allowing for space for creativity and flexibility.
- Stimulating a child's growth through love, awareness, and appreciation for God's creation.
- Offering a Christian-based curriculum where differences in culture, ethnicity, gender, and ability are respected and valued.
What sets us apart from other area preschools...
Appropriate class sizes with lower than average student-teacher ratios. |
Programs for 18 months - 24 months, potty training not required. |
Family-oriented and volunteer friendly programs with ongoing communication with families. |
Our Programs
Note: Additional options may be available upon request
at the discretion of the Director and depending on current enrollment levels.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions...
Q: Is Paran Preschool a full-day preschool and daycare?
A: No, our preschool is a half-day, Christian faith-based preschool.
Q: Where is Paran Preschool located?
A: We're inside Restoration Church (UMC), just north of the airport Charlottesville, VA. For directions, click here or see the map at the bottom.
Q: How old does my child need to be to enroll at Paran Preschool?
A: Generally, any child between the ages of 2-4 years old can enroll at our preschool (18-24 mos. for our MDO program.) See our current Policy Guide in the Enrollment section below for more information.
Q: Does my toddler or 2 year old need to be potty trained to enroll in your MDO or 2-Day programs?
A: No, potty training is not required!
Q: What are your tuition and fees?
A: Please download the Enrollment Form and Contract in the Enrollment section below for more information.
Q: What are your operating hours?
A: Our school day begins at 9 am and ends at 12 noon. Our school year runs from September (after Labor Day) to May (before Memorial Day).
Q: When do you begin accepting new enrollment applications?
A: We accept new enrollments on a rolling basis. We still have a few places open for new students for the current school year. If you're new to the area, please drop by Paran for personalized tour of our facilities at Restoration Church (UMC) and to see our teachers in action.
A: No, our preschool is a half-day, Christian faith-based preschool.
Q: Where is Paran Preschool located?
A: We're inside Restoration Church (UMC), just north of the airport Charlottesville, VA. For directions, click here or see the map at the bottom.
Q: How old does my child need to be to enroll at Paran Preschool?
A: Generally, any child between the ages of 2-4 years old can enroll at our preschool (18-24 mos. for our MDO program.) See our current Policy Guide in the Enrollment section below for more information.
Q: Does my toddler or 2 year old need to be potty trained to enroll in your MDO or 2-Day programs?
A: No, potty training is not required!
Q: What are your tuition and fees?
A: Please download the Enrollment Form and Contract in the Enrollment section below for more information.
Q: What are your operating hours?
A: Our school day begins at 9 am and ends at 12 noon. Our school year runs from September (after Labor Day) to May (before Memorial Day).
Q: When do you begin accepting new enrollment applications?
A: We accept new enrollments on a rolling basis. We still have a few places open for new students for the current school year. If you're new to the area, please drop by Paran for personalized tour of our facilities at Restoration Church (UMC) and to see our teachers in action.
If we didn't answer your question here, please contact us,
and we'll be happy to help!
Our contact information is listed below.
Meet Our Staff
Paran Preschool is a religiously exempt mission of Restoration Church and licensed through the Virginia Department of Education Office of Child Care Licensing. All staff and volunteers are background checked and have training including CPR/FirstAid as outlined by the licensing office. Preschool staff also attend yearly educational trainings.
Enrollment Information
In order to enroll your child at the Paran Preschool, complete the following steps:
1. Contact our Director, Charissa Gravley, at [email protected] to schedule a visit.
2. Visit Paran Preschool and tour our school location at Restoration Church (5145 Dickerson Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911). If your tour is during our school year, you can meet our staff too. Pick up a Paran Preschool Enrollment Packet (Policy Guide and Enrollment Form and Contract) and read all the enclosed information. Optional: Make arrangements with the Director to observe and visit the classroom and to engage in a more personal interview.
3. If Paran Preschool will suit your needs, and you have read through our Policy Guide, please complete and sign the Enrollment Form and Contract. (NOTE: If your child is already attending Paran Preschool and you'd like to re-enroll your current preschooler, please complete this Re-Enrollment Form instead.)
4. Mail completed Enrollment Form and Contract along with your annual non-refundable, enrollment fee and the last month’s (May) tuition payment to: Paran Preschool, 5145 Dickerson Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911.
5. During the Summer, you will receive an Email/Evite to attend our Back to School Open House near the end of August. This visit will be separate from the Annual Parent Orientation.
6. Prior to the start of the school year, submit a required Immunization Form (available at most physicians’ offices) to the Director and present an original or notarized copy of the birth certificate for recordation by the Director (this is required by State law.)
7. Bring your child to his or her first day of school during the week following Labor Day (school ends the Friday before Memorial Day)!
2. Visit Paran Preschool and tour our school location at Restoration Church (5145 Dickerson Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911). If your tour is during our school year, you can meet our staff too. Pick up a Paran Preschool Enrollment Packet (Policy Guide and Enrollment Form and Contract) and read all the enclosed information. Optional: Make arrangements with the Director to observe and visit the classroom and to engage in a more personal interview.
3. If Paran Preschool will suit your needs, and you have read through our Policy Guide, please complete and sign the Enrollment Form and Contract. (NOTE: If your child is already attending Paran Preschool and you'd like to re-enroll your current preschooler, please complete this Re-Enrollment Form instead.)
4. Mail completed Enrollment Form and Contract along with your annual non-refundable, enrollment fee and the last month’s (May) tuition payment to: Paran Preschool, 5145 Dickerson Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911.
5. During the Summer, you will receive an Email/Evite to attend our Back to School Open House near the end of August. This visit will be separate from the Annual Parent Orientation.
6. Prior to the start of the school year, submit a required Immunization Form (available at most physicians’ offices) to the Director and present an original or notarized copy of the birth certificate for recordation by the Director (this is required by State law.)
7. Bring your child to his or her first day of school during the week following Labor Day (school ends the Friday before Memorial Day)!
Paran Preschool is located in Restoration Church (UMC)
about 5 minutes north of the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
and 2 minutes south of the Greene County line, just off of U.S. Route 29.
Traveling north on Rt. 29,
turn left at Bamboo House Restaurant, just past the GE campus. |
Traveling south on Rt. 29,
pass the 3 white crosses on the right and take the next right onto Dickerson Lane. |
Just follow the church sign to find us.
We look forward to meeting you!
We look forward to meeting you!
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Contact Information
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