About Alpha-Bet
The Alpha-Bet School was first organized as the Manassas Cooperative Preschool in the spring of 1966, and this year marks our 45th year in operation. The school was formed by members of other co-ops who had moved into the area. In January of 1968, the Manassas Cooperative Preschool became Alpha-Bet School, Inc. In the spring of 1993, the school received its license from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services. Our school is also a member of the Virginia Cooperative Preschool council. Alpha-Bet is a non-sectarian, non-profit school.
What is a Cooperative Preschool?
A cooperative preschool is owned and/or operated by a group of parents and staffed by professional teachers. Parents help the teachers in the classroom and contribute some of the daily work necessary to operate a successful school. We have highly dedicated and impeccably trained teaching staff to ensure your child's success.
At Alpha-Bet, a parent has dedicated time in the classroom each month and signs up to serve on a committee. Parents also make up our Board of Directors, which establishes the school’s policies and maintains school operations.
Through this parental involvement, the benefits are three-fold. Parental involvement demonstrates the family’s commitment to education, we offer low student to adult ratios, and tuition costs are kept low.
The cooperative preschool experience can be a very rewarding one for both you and your child. If your family wants a high level of involvement in your child’s preschool education, then Alpha-Bet is the school for you!
What is a Cooperative Preschool?
A cooperative preschool is owned and/or operated by a group of parents and staffed by professional teachers. Parents help the teachers in the classroom and contribute some of the daily work necessary to operate a successful school. We have highly dedicated and impeccably trained teaching staff to ensure your child's success.
At Alpha-Bet, a parent has dedicated time in the classroom each month and signs up to serve on a committee. Parents also make up our Board of Directors, which establishes the school’s policies and maintains school operations.
Through this parental involvement, the benefits are three-fold. Parental involvement demonstrates the family’s commitment to education, we offer low student to adult ratios, and tuition costs are kept low.
The cooperative preschool experience can be a very rewarding one for both you and your child. If your family wants a high level of involvement in your child’s preschool education, then Alpha-Bet is the school for you!
Enrollment
No child will be denied admission for reasons of race, creed, sex, or national origin.
As a cooperative school, family participation is critical and a criteria for admission. Parents are required to participate in the classroom on a regular, pre-scheduled basis and serve on a committee of the parents' choosing.
For enrollment in the three-year-olds' class, the child must be three on or before the last day of September; for enrollment in the four-year-olds' class, the child must be four on or before the last day of September. All attending children must be toilet trained.
Open enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year will begin on February 3rd. There is an $90 non-refundable registration fee for each family due at the time of registration to secure your spot. Please call to schedule a tour during the summer, as we have no regularly held classes during this period.
Tuition for the 2012-2013 school year is as follows:
As a cooperative school, family participation is critical and a criteria for admission. Parents are required to participate in the classroom on a regular, pre-scheduled basis and serve on a committee of the parents' choosing.
For enrollment in the three-year-olds' class, the child must be three on or before the last day of September; for enrollment in the four-year-olds' class, the child must be four on or before the last day of September. All attending children must be toilet trained.
Open enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year will begin on February 3rd. There is an $90 non-refundable registration fee for each family due at the time of registration to secure your spot. Please call to schedule a tour during the summer, as we have no regularly held classes during this period.
Tuition for the 2012-2013 school year is as follows:
2 day 3 year old class meets Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 am to 12:15 pm
3 day 4 year old class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 am to 12:15 pm
5 day 4 year old class meets 5 days a week, 9:30 am to 12:15 pm
3 day 4 year old class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 am to 12:15 pm
5 day 4 year old class meets 5 days a week, 9:30 am to 12:15 pm
One time supply fee of $60
$160 per month
One time supply fee of $90
$180 per month
One time supply fee of $150
$250 a month
$160 per month
One time supply fee of $90
$180 per month
One time supply fee of $150
$250 a month
Enrollment and Registration
If you have decided Alpha-Bet is the school for you, then please download the registration form below. In addition, Alpha-Bet will require the following forms before the start of school.
Registration form
School Health Form (VA)
Vaccination record
Birth certificate
Background check for co-oping parent(s) - this will be completed with the director
A copy of your driver's license (for background check)
Registration form
School Health Form (VA)
Vaccination record
Birth certificate
Background check for co-oping parent(s) - this will be completed with the director
A copy of your driver's license (for background check)
Location
We are located in the basement of the United Church of the Brethren at: 10047 Nokesville Rd, Manassas VA 20110.
Alpha-Bet is a non-sectarian preschool.
Please call us at 703-361-8689.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 289
Manassas, VA 20108
Alpha-Bet is a non-sectarian preschool.
Please call us at 703-361-8689.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 289
Manassas, VA 20108