“Excellent program!! Outstanding teachers and staff.  I recommend the school/program often.” A developmentally appropriate program, like ours, allows young children to learn in a manner which research supports. If you are interested in furthering your knowledge on young children’s learning style and to understand why DPPK’s program and activities give children the opportunity to learn through play, click the link to find out How Young Children Learn.
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About the Director   Since 1995, Beth Diehl has been the director at DPPK. She holds a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters of Science in Child Care Administration. Prior to entering into administration, Mrs. Diehl taught preschool, kindergarten and early elementary school grades. She is active in local, state and national early childhood education organizations. She routinely volunteers as a mentor, trainer and observer with Preschool Partners of the Virginia Peninsula and has served on the board of the Tidewater Association for the Education of Young Children. For the past 12 years she has served on the conference committee for the Virginia Association for the Education of Young Children each time that conference has been held locally. In addition, she has been active in the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and served as a volunteer validator in the recent past, reporting to NAEYC concerning programs seeking national accreditation. Sensing a need in the community, Mrs. Diehl started the Director’s Group for area preschool directors to share ideas and successful strategies. Because she has such an outstanding staff and great families with wonderful children Mrs. Diehl thoroughly enjoys her position at DPPK.     School Philosophy Denbigh Presbyterian Pre-Kindergarten endorses a curriculum based on the developmental-interaction approach in all areas of child development:       ·  social/emotional       ·  cognitive       ·  physical   The curriculum focuses on the developmental stage of each child, to include language acquisition, on the premise that all children learn best through interacting with materials, activities, peers, and adults.   Emphasis is placed on learning through play and direct “hands-on” experiences.   Growth of cognitive (intellectual) development such as problem solving and recognition of letter and number symbols should not be separated from the growth of personal and interpersonal processes such as self-concept and cooperation.   The teacher has the important task of creating a safe physical environment in which positive social interactions and high self‑esteem will develop, as well as the task of preparing the environment for cognitive (intellectual) learning.   The teacher strives to provide constant encouragement and praise, not only for the child’s products (crafts, art, and personal accomplishments), but also for the processes which he / she goes through in obtaining those products.   As a church-sponsored school, we offer a Christian environment in which the children learn simple songs and stories of an inter-denominational nature.   We accept children of all religions, races, and ethnic backgrounds.   Additionally, we accept special needs children who will benefit from participating in a mainstream setting.   We believe that parents are their children’s most important teachers, and we welcome and encourage their participation in the Denbigh Presbyterian Pre-Kindergarten program!
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May 14, 2008