The Walnut Hills Baptist Church Learning Center is a non-profit ministry of Walnut Hills Baptist Church in Williamsburg and was founded in 1991 by a women’s Bible Study group. The Learning Center operates to provide a quality Christian education for children ages 2 1/2 – 5. A Christ-centered focus is the distinguishing characteristic of the Learning Center program and its staff members.
The tuition and registration fees for the Learning Center program cover staff salaries and special equipment and supply costs. Walnut Hills Baptist Church provides the building as an extension of the church’s ministry to our community at no cost to the families enrolled in the program. The Learning Center is housed in the educational building of the church.
The dedicated staff of the Learning Center loving communicates our Christ-centered focus, thereby teaching through example a love for others, a love for self, and a love for God’s world.
2012-2013 Classes and Monthly Tuition Rates
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Class |
Age* |
Cost |
| Tiger Cubs (T, TH) ** | 2 1/2, 3’s | $140 |
| Mighty Monkeys (M,W,F) | 3’s | $180 |
| Monkeys + Cubs (M-F) | 3’s | $255 |
| Fabulous Frogs (M,W,F) | 4’s | $180 |
| Teddy Bears (M-F) | 4’s | $255 |
** Tiger Cubs must be two by March 31st to be eligible to begin class in September. The Tiger Cub class is our only class that offers potty-training support. However, children must be actively working on potty-training in order to begin classes in September.
One-Time Registration Fees (Non-Refundable)
Returning Students/WHBC Members $65
New Students $75
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Before/After School Enrichment Programs
In order to better meet the needs of families in our community and to expand the ministry of our school, Walnut Hills Baptist Church Learning Center now offers before and after school programs. Our goal is to provide children with a safe, structured program that will allow them to further explore and develop the skills and curriculum taught in their classes and continue boosting social and self confidence.
Early Birds
The Early Birds program begins at 7:45. Parents/caregivers will bring children to the appointed classroom where the teacher will be waiting. The teacher will have various centers established for the child to visit, including, but not limited to, puzzles, blocks, sensory table, games, dramatic play, books, play dough, and others. All play will be teacher-guided and engaging. At 9:15, these children will be taken to their regular preschool classes.
Busy Bees
The Busy Bees program begins at 12:15. All Busy Bees must bring the following items to school on all Busy Bees Days: a nut-free lunch, a blanket and pillow, a change of clothes (labeled). The Learning Center will provide all snacks. At 12:15, the Busy Bees will wash hands and have lunch with their friends, followed by a bathroom break and outside time (weather-permitting). Busy Bees will also participate in teacher-guided center activities, story time, games, free play, and a rest period. If the Later Gators program is in session, the Busy Bees will automatically be able to join those classes until 2:00. Pick-up for Busy Bees is promptly at 4:30. Anyone picking up after 4:45 will be billed $1 per minute he/she is late.
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Program |
Drop-In Rate* |
Scheduled Rate |
| Early Birds | $7 per day | $50 per month for 2 days per week
$65 per month for 3 days per week $100 per month for 5 days per week |
| Busy Bees | $20 per day | $100 per month for 2 days per week
$140 per month for 3 days per week $250 per month for 5 days per week |
Summer is sailing by, and it’s been full of fun at the Learning Center. We continue our awesome camps in August with Beatrix Potter’s Woodland Gardening August 15-19. Limited spaces are still available if you’d like your 3-5 year old to join in! Check out the ministry wall or call the Learning Center for more [...]
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Summer has been anything but quiet here at the Learning Center! Our summer camps have been fun and exciting! In June we spent one week enjoying water fun; another week creating recycled art and a third week learning all about amazing dinosaurs, pa-leontologists, and our world long ago. What a blessing! Spaces are still available [...]
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The WHBC Learning Center is looking for a loving, Christian teacher, part-time, for a lead position in a 4-year-old classroom. Must be energetic, creative, and experienced. Please complete the application (Employment Application) and mail to 1014 Jamestown Road Williamsburg, VA 23185 or email to jessicasherry@cox.net.
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Preschoolers at the Learning Center have had an AMAZING MAY! We ended the year with one celebration after another. Field trips to Carrolton Farms and Colonial Williamsburg, end-of-the year teas and birthday parties, and Splash Day were just a few of the highlights. We also hosted our annual Hot Dog Picnic on May 13th and [...]
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Open House WHBC Learning Center Wednesday, May 4th, 10:00 – 2:00 Come and join our classes in action! Learn all about what our school has to offer for ages 2 1/2 – 5 years old, including our extension programs for before and after school. Meet our teachers! Make some new friends! Learn what has made [...]
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The Learning Center wishes to thank all of you who have participated in our fundraisers lately. In January, we had our Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A, which earned the school a yummy $140. We are currently selling the beautiful red car magnets you have undoubtedly seen out and about in town. If you haven’t gotten yours [...]
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A huge thanks to all of you who came out to support the Learning Center on our Chick- Fil-A Spirit Night! Everyone had a great time, especially all the children who got to play in the indoor playground! Thank you to Michelle Delaney for organizing the event and to all of you for showing school [...]
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Come out to support the Learning Center Spirit Night at the Chick-Fil-A store on Mooretown Road on January 11 from 5:00-8:00 PM. The Learning Center will earn 20% of the night’s proceeds so drop your receipt into the Spirit Night bucket after ordering. Drive-thru orders will be written down, so be sure to mention WHBC!
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Learning Center children and teachers just can’t get enough! Due to the success of our enrichment program, Later Gators, and increasing demand, we are adding more enrichment programs this year: Early Birds 7:45 a.m.- 9:15 a.m.: “Preschoolers, start your day the Learning Center way… Say Good-Morning to God, your teachers, and your friends and let [...]
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Merry Christmas from The Learning Center! Looking for some Christmas spirit? Come and join us for our annual Christmas Pageant, Wednesday, December 15th at 9:45 am.. The Learning Center children will delight you with the Nativity story and joyous music. All are welcome to attend, and are sure to be blessed! In November, children from [...]
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