ABOUT OUR PRESCHOOL
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Journey Preschool is a ministry of Journey Church and operates as a private, state licensed facility. The school was founded to offer the community a Christ-centered preschool.
Journey Preschool emphasizes a traditional Christian approach to education using phonics and basic math skills. All classes use the A Beka curriculum supplemented with additional resources. Classes are kept small enough to allow for individual teacher/student relationship. Our Christian teachers are highly qualified Early Childhood educators.
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Registration Information
Registration for the following school year begins the first of January. For further information, please contact Joni Edester, Preschool Director at 859-873-0288.
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Registration and Supply Fee of $150.00 (non-refundable) is due upon registering your child for the class.
Sibling discounts are 10% for the second and 15% for the third child enrolled.
​Half Day - 3 Year Old Class
Tuesday, Thursday
Morning Class: 8:30 AM - 12 PM
Tuition: $1,850/school year
(payable monthly - $185 on the first)
Major focus on socialization skills through group activities.
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Introduction to shapes, colors, numbers and letters
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Daily activities include Bible stories, songs and some memorization.
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Activities to improve motor and language skills.
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Children must be three years old by August 1st of the entering year and completely toilet trained
Half Day - 4 Year Old Class
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Morning Class: 8 AM - 12 PM
Tuition: $2150/school year
(payable monthly - $215 on the first)
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Socialization skills are developed through creative group activities.
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Practice in writing letters and numbers.
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Daily activities include stories, songs and memorization.
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Activities to improve motor skills, language & work skills.
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Children must be 4 years old by August 1st of the entering year.
Half Day - Pre-K Class
Monday - Friday
Morning Class: 8 AM - 12 PM
Tuition: $2700/school year
(payable monthly - $270 on the first)
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This is an extension of the four year old program. Journey Preschool implements the A Beka curriculum and other resources to provide a rich platform for advancement.
Full Day - Three and Four-Year-Old Classes
Monday - Friday
8 AM - 3 PM
Tuition: $5600/school year
(payable monthly - $560 on the first)
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Both classes are a perfect blend to extend the curriculum of the Threes and the Fours. Music, Gym and our Literacy classes are provided to enrich their learning experience.
After School Program
We are pleased to offer an after school program from 3 PM to 5:30 PM for kids who are enrolled in both of our full day classes. Outside play, nutritious snacks, and engaging activities will be offered that will enhance kid's daily classroom experiences. There is a cost of $7 per hour for each student who is eligible for the after school program and $18 if your child stays to 5:30 pm.
You will receive an invoice at the end of each month and the payment will be due at that time. Please make a check payable to Journey Preschool and write A.C.P. in the memo line and give it to the teacher in After Care Program.
After Care will not be provided on days when school is closed for Holidays, breaks, snow days or the day before Christmas break.
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Click the button below for the After Care Program Form. Please fill it out and mail it to us to enroll your child!
JONI EDESTER
DIRECTOR &
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Joni teaches the Four-Year-Old Half Day class and serves as Director. She has dedicated the past 23 years educating and sharing the love of Jesus with the children and the families at Journey Preschool and Church. Her passion is to make an invisible GOD visible by providing Jesus filled loving and safe environment for the children.
OUR TEAM
BRYNN DEATON
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Brynn has a BA from the University of Kentucky. She's been a teacher at Journey Preschool since 2021. Brynn's family have been members of Journey Church for over ten years and love serving in the Children's Ministry. Brynn and Nathan have three very active kids and they love going to the beach!
TABATHA WOOD
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Tabatha is a mom of two teenage boys and is married to Seth. Her family has lived in Versailles for 7 years. In her free time, Tabatha enjoys Bible studies, cooking, taking walks and watching basketball. Tabatha has received her BS and MS in Elementary Education and has taught for 13 years. She has a love and passion for helping little ones learn and grow academically, emotionally and spiritually.
VELICIA HYSELL
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Velicia has been teaching 3, 4 and 5-year-olds at Journey Preschool for 21 years. She presently teaches the Four-Year-Old Full Day class. Velicia continues her education through DOTS and the Child Career Council of Kentucky. In addition, she's been educated in nursing and business.
JULIA HAYMAN
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Julia is so excited to be teaching the three-year-old class this year. She has been part of the preschool family for the past two years as an aide. She was born and raised right here in Versailles, KY, and is married to Peter. Together they raise their two children who attend Huntertown Elementary. Their family enjoys being outdoors, spending time at the lake, and eating out! At home, they also care for quite the little zoo—one cat, two frogs, a gecko, and five hermit crabs! They are members at Versailles Baptist Church.
ADRIANE ROUTT
CLASSROOM AIDE
​Updated bio coming soon!