Crafton Heights Community Preschool
Program
The Crafton Heights Community Preschool serves the Crafton Heights and its neighboring communities by providing a high quality preschool program for 3, 4 and 5 year olds at an affordable cost. The nurturing teachers and stimulating curriculum foster social, academic and physical skills in the context of Christian faith. Our goal is to provide the personal and educational foundations necessary for success in Kindergarten and beyond.
Classes
The CHCP has class three mornings a week (M,T,W) from 9:00-12:00, September through May. The CHCP offers a preschool and pre-kindergarten class. Children must be 3 years old by December 1st.
The curriculum includes developmentally appropriate emphasis on independence and responsibility, listening and following directions, peer interactions, basic concepts of letters, numbers, colors, shapes, and seasons as well as motor skills. Stories include excellent children’s books on a wide range of topics, as well as Bible stories written at a preschool level.
The large classrooms are sub-divided into several project areas, learning centers, library and circle time area. Bathrooms are located close to the classrooms. The CHCP also has access to the church’s fellowship hall for meetings and special events.
To visit our classrooms or request an application, please call 412-921-6153.
teachers
The teachers use a wide variety of methods including whole group, small group, and individual activities, with opportunities for children to learn to follow a step by step procedure as well as to express their creative ideas. Through stories, song, and all the class room interactions, the teachers emphasize basic Christian values of love, honesty, justice, courage, respect, loyalty and hope.
Director, Teacher
Cheri Mack
Preschool Teacher
Amanda Hughes
Classroom Aide
Kristen McHugh
Events
Special events are held throughout the year, enabling families to have a personal opportunity to interact with our program. The Family Night allows families to experience what their child does at school. This event combines stories, hands-on activities, interactive games, and crafts to make, fun snacks to eat, and an all-around good time for every family member of any age.
Register now for 2025/26 school year
