Parish Day School
of Eastern Shore Chapel



(757) 491-6130

The Rev. C. Christopher Thompson, Rector
President of PDS School Board

Jean S. Edwards, M.S.Ed.
Director

Tracy Finn
Assistant Director

Vicki Kirby
Assistant Director

The Parish Day School of Eastern Shore Chapel exists to promote the spiritual, social, physical, emotional and cognitive growth of children in our care. We strive to build a strong foundation for learning and character by calling for the image of God in each child. We do this through play, the arts, and other developmentally appropriate experiences that allow the children to explore the world around them and to discover the world within.

Eastern Shore Chapel has a rich heritage of outreach to children, beginning with the establishment of the Parish Day School in 1962. Today our educational outreach component is multi-faceted with various programs available to enrich the lives of children and families in the parish and community.

Parish Day School has a staff of 39 for our approximately 245 students.

Registration:
Registration for the upcoming school year for all programs begins in January.
Registration fee: $110 per child (nonrefundable)

Children enrolling in our programs for 2 & 2 1/2-year olds and 3 & 4-year olds must be the required age on or before October 1st of the year they enter the program.

These programs operate September through May of each year.

2 & 2 1/2 -year olds

Children do not have to be toilet trained to participate in the program. Only five children under the age of 2 will be accepted into each class.

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3 & 4-year olds

Our 3 & 4-year old program includes a music class and physical education class once a week, and daily chapel services. All children participating in the program must be toilet trained.

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3 year-olds:
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After-Preschool Care

This program provides extended care for 3-year olds and 4-year olds enrolled in our preschool programs. Nutritious snacks and meals are served. Only children who are toilet trained may attend.

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After-School Kindergarten

This is an after-school program for children enrolled in morning kindergarten. Transportation by school bus or ESC mini bus is available for Alanton, Trantwood, Linkhorn Park, W.T. Cooke, and John B. Dey schools. This program follows the Virginia Beach Public School calendar. Full-day care is an option during vacation weeks. Nutritious snacks and meal are served.

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FULL DAY PROGRAM

This year-round program provides a preschool environment for children ages 2 years 7 months through 4 years old. Nutritious snacks and meals are served. Children do not have to be toilet trained to attend. Parents are allowed 2 weeks vacation per year.

Days and Times offered: Mon. through Fri., year-round, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

* All PDS Programs are subject to cancel classes and/or add classes to meet enrollment needs.

Camp Turtle Trap

For over 30 years. ESC has offered an excellent summer program for children ages 2-7. Camp Turtle Trap offers half-day programs (9:00 a.m. to noon) and parents may choose a two, three, or five-day program. Five-day option is not available for the 2 or 3-year olds and they must have prior preschool experience. Extended care is available. Children ages 8-10 may enroll in special camp programs pending enrollment quota.

Licensing & Accreditation

Parish Day School programs are licensed by the Dept. of Social Services of the Commonwealth of Virginia, adhere to the policies of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia, are members of the National Association of Episcopal Schools, and are accredited by the NAEYC Academy for Early Childhood Program Accreditation. Financial aid may be available to families needing assistance.

Click here for our 2008-2009 Fee Schedule

Eastern Shore Chapel c.1689
is a part of the Episcopal Church USA
and the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia
2020 Laskin Road   Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454
Phone 757.428.6763  Fax 757.437.8461