The Weekday School nurtures children as they begin lives of worship, learning, compassion, and service supported, protected, and equipped by the Love of God and through the Ministry of Myers Park Presbyterian Church.
Our Weekday School community offers love, support, and friendship, assisting families in building a foundation of faith and knowledge in their children.
Our teachers, administrators, and clergy nurture our children to develop the skills, confidence, and love of learning to be successful in their future education.
Our Core Values:
building a strong faith foundation
practicing kindness and compassion
fostering a love of learning
providing a safe and warm environment
offering exemplary teaching through a developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum
Half-Day Program
Ages: 12 months – 5 years
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., September – May
(Toddler pick up by 12:00 p.m.)
Classroom ratios:
Toddlers – 2:10
Twos – 2:12
Threes – 2:15
Fours – 2:18
Transitional Kindergarten – 2:16
Full-Day Program
For ages: 6 weeks – 5 years
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Year-Round
Classroom ratios:
Infants – 2:8
Toddlers – 2:10
Early Preschool – 2:14
Preschool – 2:15
Pre-Kindergarten – 2:16
Our Curriculum
The Creative Curriculum System for Preschool is an award-winning curriculum system for preschool success. Using exploration and discovery as a way of learning, The Creative Curriculum for Preschool enables children to develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical thinking skills.
The Creative Curriculum for Preschool:
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- Based on 38 objectives for development and learning.
- Presents knowledge-building volumes and daily practice resources in tandem, giving every educator the “what,” “why,” and “how” of early childhood education.
- Offers daily opportunities to individualize instruction, helping teachers meet the needs of every type of learner.
- Addresses all the important areas of learning from social-emotional and math to technology and the arts and incorporates them throughout every part of every day.
- Offers daily built-in opportunities for observation, helping teachers and administrators clearly see the strong relationship between curriculum and assessment.
Development assessments are conducted twice a year. This helps teachers focus on what matters most to children’s success by:
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- Developing a profile of each child to answer the questions, “What does this child know? What is he or she able to do?”
- Understanding how their observations relate to important objectives for development and learning and use that understanding to scaffold each child’s learning.
- Assisting to determine if a child is making progress and compare the child’s knowledge, skills, and behaviors to those of their peers.
- Recognizing children who might benefit from special help, screening, or further early intervention evaluation.
Christian education and faith formation are incorporated into the curriculum in both intentional and integrated ways that reflect the pervasiveness of God in all of life. As we expand the Weekday School ministry, we are making plans for including faith moments in the curriculum that reflect the goals and priorities of our covenant. Whether in weekly Chapel or prayers in the classroom, your child is learning the language of faith and growing in their love of God and neighbor.
Summer Weekday Wonders
Join us for 10 weeks of fun and adventure at Weekday Wonders! Designed for children ages 5-10, our camp features exciting weekly themes that spark creativity, exploration, and learning.
- Cost: $325 per week (includes lunch and snack)
- Activity Fee: $150 (covers weekly in-house field trips and special activities)
Don’t miss out on a summer filled with wonder—spaces are limited. Our registration opens January 21!
Camp is open 7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Summer 2025 Camp Themes
June 9-13: Geology Week
Campers will learn about fascinating gems and minerals this week, along with the science of earthquakes and volcanoes.
June 16-20: Vacation Bible School
Campers will participate in VBS activities this week. All campers will receive a VBS shirt.
June 23-27: Art Lab Week
Explore your inner artist! Campers will experiment with various types of visual art, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and crafts.
June 30- July 3: America the Beautiful!
We will celebrate with good old-fashioned American fun this week, including a cookout! Note: We will be closed Thursday, July 4, for the holiday.
July 7-11: Water Wonder Week
Let’s get wet! This week will be full of water-themed fun, from relay games to water slides. Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen!
July 14-18: Around the World in 5 Days!
Campers will explore cultures from Asia, South America, India, and Africa. We’ll learn about cultural traditions, play games, and try new foods.
July 21-25: Shark Week
Chomp chomp! Campers will learn about the ocean’s apex predators and track a shark as it moves through the ocean.
July 28-August 1: Broadway Week
Get ready to shine under the spotlight! 🎭 During Broadway Week, campers will dive into the magic of musical theater—singing, dancing, and acting their way through fun, engaging activities inspired by Broadway classics.
August 4-8: STEM Challenges
Campers will use everyday items to solve problems and accomplish tasks, from building solar ovens to designing towers.
August 11-15: Cool Chemistry
Campers will learn and apply the concepts, tools, and techniques of real chemists! They’ll experiment with super-sticky substances, glow-in-the-dark materials, mix potions, make slime, and grow crystals.
Support the WDS
Mabel’s Labels Fundraiser
Limit our lost and found by labeling all of your belongings with waterproof and dishwasher-safe labels from Mabel’s Labels. Search for “MPPC Weekday School (Charlotte).” The Weekday School will receive a portion of proceeds.
Minted Fundraiser
Receive 20% off Minted cards and gifts throughout the year when using promo code FUNDRAISEMYERS at checkout. The Weekday School will receive a portion of the proceeds.
Harris Teeter VIC Card
Did you link your Harris Teeter VIC card to support the Weekday School this year? You must relink your card each school year. Tell the cashier at check out our number, 4351.
Administrative Staff
