Play-based learning
Teachers use the Creative Curriculum to support language, independence, social growth, motor skills, and curiosity.
Registration open for 2026-2027
Play-based preschool where young children learn, grow, and belong.
Messiah Child Enrichment Preschool helps children build confidence through play, creativity, music, hands-on science, Chapel Time, and caring relationships with teachers.
10:00 AM-2:00 PMPreschool day
9:00-10:00 AMBefore Care
2:00-4:30 PMAfter Care
22 months-4 yearsAges served
Why families choose CEP
CEP is designed for young children: warm classrooms, age-appropriate expectations, and meaningful learning through play.
Science, music, and Chapel
Students participate in weekly music, weekly hands-on science labs, and monthly Chapel Time with Messiah UMC staff.
Caring relationships
Each classroom has a lead teacher and assistant teacher, with staff-to-child ratios that meet or exceed Virginia requirements.
Start here
These are the pages most prospective families need first.
Our Program
Learn about the preschool day, curriculum, Chapel Time, and CEP philosophy.
Programs & Tuition
View 2026-2027 class offerings, tuition, Before Care, After Care, and registration steps.
Meet Our Teachers
Meet Katie Polk and the CEP teaching team who care for and guide the children each day.
Information for parents
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Schedule a tour
Come see the classrooms and meet the CEP team. Call 703-569-3033 or email cepdirector@messiahumc.org.
Arrival: Come to Door 3 of the church building and ring the Messiah CEP doorbell on the left.