First Wesleyan Christian School provides various child care services for children ages 2-12. These programs include a state licensed, full-time, academic child care center for ages 2-5, afterschool extended child care for FWCS and Piedmont Charter students in grades K-5, and a full-time summer camp child care program for children in grades K-7.
Overview Grades 6-8
All preschool students receive year-round, full-time, child care (M-F) from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. as part of their regular weekly fees. See the tuition page for details and enrollment information.
Whether it's early in the morning or late after school, FWCS offers child care to fit your schedule
Early Morning: 7:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m.
$40 per month if prepaid ($400 annually)
$3.00 per day if paid same day
$6.00 per day if billed through office
Drop-in service is available every day
Before School: 7:30 a.m.-8:20 a.m.
Free child care in cafeteria and/or classroom until school starts
After School: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
$1,480 per academic year (175 days of afternoon extended child care; may be paid in 10 monthly installments of $148 per month)
Drop-in service available ($10 per day)
Sizeable discounts are given on second and third children
Holidays & Nonattendance Days
Open to the public; FWCS day care services are open most holidays, when public schools are not in session
7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Holiday & Nonattendance Day Activities
On most days when school is not in session, whether it's a holiday or a teacher-institute day, students enjoy a trip off campus for activities such as skating, bowling, Monkey Joe's, Martha River's Park, miniature golf, Tiger World, etc.
All Day: 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
$33.00 per day if prepaid (2nd child $23 / 3rd child $15)
Children from other schools may use these services
K-6 Summer Day Care Activities
Open to the public; FWCS summer day care program offers exciting daily activities
7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Summer Fun Activities
Summer day care activities include academic review, art, music, daily devotions, four off-campus trips weekly. to such places as Lineberger Park Public Pool, Monkey Joe's, skating, the Farmer's Market, berry picking, Hickory Dickory Dock, Dan Nicholas Park, Tiger World, etc.
All Day: 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
$155 per week prepaid (2nd child = $130 per week / 3rd child = $70)
Limited slots available
Part-time and drop-in service is available at a higher daily rate
Piedmont Charter After-School Day Care
Located eight blocks away, FWCS picks up PCCS students and provides child care until 6:00 p.m.
Piedmont Charter Grades K-5
$60/week (or $13/day)
Contact FWCS's office to obtain specific weekly and/or monthly rates. Full-day child care is available (7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) on most PCCS holidays and nonattendance days for an additional charge.
After-School: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Up to 65 K-5th grade PCCS students are picked up by FWCS's four small mini buses each afternoon.
Daily schedule includes snacks, playground, gym time, study hall, table games, etc.
WiFi is available for PCCS students' homework time.
Many after-school enrichment activities such as science club, drama club, and music lessons are available for an additional fee.
What parents say about FWCS
First Wesleyan Christian School is a wonderful place! The children always seem happy! Teachers are warm and welcoming and provide a positive learning environment for their students. The staff members treat each child as if he or she were their own. I am so happy that my child attends a school where she is grown spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.
