Back To School Greetings! 

In just four short weeks, we will be together again to kick off the 2025-2026 school year at Christ Church Episcopal Preschool. I am honored to be your head of school and promise to serve with faith and love. I have enjoyed getting to know many of you and can’t wait to meet everyone else. I know that we will have an amazing school year celebrating our beautiful children as they grow and learn! 

We have a lot of information to share so please take some time to review this communication. Effective communication directly impacts our students’ success and we are continuously seeking ways to enhance our communication with you. Your feedback is always welcome! 

Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures

Drop off begins at 8:30a.m. and parents must park at the top parking lot and walk their child down to their classroom. Parents may only pull up to the door if they are unable to walk their child down. All students will be dropped off through the front door, unless otherwise specified by your child’s teacher. Pick up for Primary and Pre-K students will be at the front entrance. Nursery and Beginner pick up will be on the small playground at the side of the building (weather permitting) or in their classrooms.

Want More CCEP Time?

If you are registered for half days and are interested in full days, please let us know as space is available. Additionally, if you are registered for 3 days (T,W,Th) and would like 5 days, both half day and full day options are still available!

Family Calendar 

The calendar for the entire school year is now available on our website. Changes to the calendar are unlikely, but sometimes necessary. If changes are made, we will send out an updated calendar with a reminder on Brightwheel of the actual change. 

Important Dates 

Thursday, August 28 – Meet Your Teacher and Welcome Picnic (4:30-6) 

Tuesday, September 2 – First Day of School for 3 Day (T, W, Th) & 5 Day Students

Comfort Coffee Following Drop Off - September 2-5

Friday, September 5 – First Day of School for Kickstart (M & F) Students 

Thursday, September 17 – Back to School Night (6-7:30) 

Thursday, September 25 – First Family Chapel (8:45)  

Register for Before School Care, After-School Care and Holiday Camp 

Lisa Stevens will serve as our Preschool Director of Special Programs. She can be reached directly at: lstevens@christchurchde.org. Before school care begins at 7:30 am. After-school care ends at 5:30 pm. Holiday camps are provided during non-school days and are led by our own beloved teachers. Space is still available but will fill quickly! 

New CCEP Tote Bags

Whether you’re new to our school or just need a new CCEP tote, you can order them here! While not mandatory, bags are encouraged as it provides our students with consistency.

Parents Association 

I am pleased to announce our amazing and dedicated Parents Association leadership team. All parents are invited and encouraged to participate in our PA. Planning for an exciting and eventful year for our community is underway. Check out our PA website page (coming soon) for the meeting schedule, events and more.  

Co-Presidents: Julie Pike and Kendall Drew Meldrum

Secretary: Kelly Sheridan

Treasurer: Charlotte Anderson

Class Assignments & Process 

Our system for creating classes is based on several factors. Examples include boy/girl ratio, development/age, and optimal class size with a commitment to low student/teacher ratios. CCEP teachers are exceptional, committed and care for each child as if they were their own. They are held to high expectations and continuously work hard to ensure that each day is special. We are committed to continuous professional development and follow best practices and current research.  Our youngest students have between a 4–6-month age range. Primary students have between a 3- 5-month range, and Pre-K has a 10-month range. In Delaware, students must turn 5 before August 31st to start Kindergarten. CCEP follows this guideline when placing students in classes. For example, students entering Pre-K must be 4 years of age by August 31st. I am always available to discuss our process and to answer your questions.  

Brightwheel

For assistance using Brightwheel, please visit the Guardian Guide on Brightwheel’s website.

Parent Handbook

2025-2026 is coming soon!