DCPC PRESCHOOL
Find Us: 100 N. Main, Davidson NC 28036 Phone: 704-655-1271
Mail: P.O. Box 337, Davidson NC 28036 Email: KClark@dcpc.org
Registration Details
Our Program:
Play and Learn
At DCPC our curriculum embraces how children learn. Our focus is not on what they should know but rather play-based learning that focuses on the individual child. The preschool classes at DCPC strive to be developmentally appropriate for eighteen months to five years.
Children in each age group have planned activities appropriate for their age, and are guided by teachers with experience in the classroom. Many of our teachers have degrees in education and all teachers have completed early childhood education in-service training. Our Preschool staff is knowledgeable on the latest child development research.
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Open House
Preschool (parents of Toddlers thru Pre-K)– Thursday, Feb. 5th at 10:00 am in Lingle Chapel - entrance faces Main St.
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) - Thursday, Feb. 5th at 11:00 am for parents of children that are 5 by 8/31/26. To be held in Lingle Chapel - entrance faces Main St.
Registration for either Open House is not required.
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Forms:​
Fees:
Registration Information for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
A check for the $100 registration fee and an additional check for May 2027 tuition, along with the registration form, must be submitted to complete the registration process.​​​ Our registration form will be posted by Jan. 26th.
Registration Process
Registration Forms will be available in the DCPC Church Office, or on this website by Jan. 26th, 2026. Our registration period runs through Jan. 26th - Feb. 6th. All forms must be turned in by 12:30 pm on Feb. 6th to go through our registration lottery. Class placements will take place the afternoon of Feb. 6th.
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Currently enrolled families will be charged a $100.00 registration fee through their Procare account when the registration form is submitted. Currently enrolled students are guaranteed a spot for the upcoming school year. This fee is non-refundable.
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New Family Fees include a $100.00 Registration Fee plus prepaid May 2027 tuition. Please pay with a separate check for each. Registration fees are non-refundable. If your child gains acceptance, your May 2027 tuition fee is non-refundable. Children that do not get in the program will have their May 2027 tuition returned to them by mail. Forms and checks may be mailed to:
DCPC Preschool
PO Box 337
Davidson, NC 28036
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Please make sure you fill out the registration form completely.
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Note class preference on the form – please distinguish your 1st and 2nd choice.
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Everything will be done to coordinate sibling’s schedule. Please note on the form if you do not want schedules coordinated.
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The week of March 1st you will be emailed notifying you of your child’s position in the program. This email will contain the remainder of the paperwork needed for fall enrollment. If your child receives their second choice, they will automatically be placed on the waiting list for their first choice.
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NEW FAMILIES: Remainder of paperwork is due by March 13, 2026.
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RETURNING FAMILIES: Remainder of paperwork is due by March 13, 2026 and May 2027 tuition will be charged through their Procare account the beginning of May. If any families need financial assistance, please include the scholarship form located on our website with your registration.
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Completed health forms for all children are due by March 20, 2026.
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A Resource Fee of $50 is added to the child's tuition in Oct. 2026.
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Please take time to read the DCPC Weekday Preschool Registration Policy.
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For more information contact our Director, Kristin Clark at Kclark@dcpc.org, 704-655-1271
Our Staff and Board
DCPC Preschool Committee
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Brandi Green – Chairperson
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Becca Ridenhour
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Rachel Pastoriza
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Lauren Clunie
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Katherine Long
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Wayne Utley
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Kelsey McKillop
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Sarah Phillips
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Kristin Clark – Staff
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Jan Tevepaugh – Staff
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Denise Binkley – Staff
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Dr. John Ryan – Pastor
Staff
Our staff is comprised of Early Childhood Educators who are experienced in their field. These talented professionals have a special interest in children from birth to age five. The Educational Background at DCPC varies with a variety of different experiences including Master’s in Early Childhood Education, Child Development and Elementary Certification. The loving attitudes of our Preschool teachers and staff are reflected in their daily approach to each individual child.
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The staff members participate in professional in-service training.
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Criminal Background Screening
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CPR, First Aid & Child Protection Policy
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Safe Sanctuary, Fire Evacuations, Emergency Procedure
Kristin Clark
Director
Kristin has worked in early childhood education since 1991. She has been at DCPC since 2002. She attended Texas Tech University and after helped write & coordinate curriculum for many early childhood centers in Texas. Kristin loves DCPC because each child is celebrated for their unique gifts from God. Kristin also serves as a Deacon and a trained Stephen Minister.
Jan Tevepaugh
Assistant Director
Jan, a graduate of NC State University, has been a part of the development of children in various ways her entire career. She began her long- time relationship with DCPC Preschool in 1987, first as a parent, then as a teacher in both the 3’s and 4’s, and currently as the Assistant Director. She did step away for 5 years when her husband took an early retirement, but the joy of the children and this staff remained in her heart, and she couldn’t stay away. Jan is a lifelong member of DCPC and during her 5 years away, she chaired DCPC’s Children’s Ministry Committee and served on the Preschool Board. Jan is also an ordained Elder.
Denise Binkley
Office Manager
Denise has worked at DCPC since 2002. She has also taught in various classrooms and is the current preschool office manager. Denise loves being a part of DCPC where children are learning and growing and she in return learns from them.
Rosie
Honeycutt
Teacher
I have worked at DCPC Preschool for over eight years, with some time off for babies and cross-country moves. I have been a church member since 2009. I also serve as a deacon to the church and teach second grade Sunday school. I absolutely love teaching preschool, and I am passionate about art and science. I graduated from the University of Michigan with my degree in kinesiology. I live in Davidson with my husband and four kids. My oldest is a college freshman and my youngest is in first grade.
Rosie is also the Director of PEP (Preschool Enrichment Program) which extends the day for older Preschoolers in the Spring.
Lauren Kruse Teacher
Lauren earned a B. A. in English Literature from the University of South Florida. She has lived in Davidson since 2017 and is originally from St. Petersburg, Florida. She started as a substitute teacher at DCPC in 2019 when her youngest daughter was in the TK Treehouse and has been a part of the DCPC family ever since. The community and love that surrounds the preschool is what makes this “job” a dream,
Clair Fitzgerald
Teacher
Clair moved to America in 2000 from Leicester England and has worked in childhood education since 2010. She loves working at DCPC with a great group of women who love education and teaching children.
Melissa Martin Teacher
Melissa is originally from Chicago. Her family relocated to Mooresville while she was in high school. She attended UNCC and was an executive assistant before staying home to raise her four children, all DCPC graduates. She has proudly served on the DCPC preschool board as a member and president. She started subbing in 2021 and fell in love with teaching. ​
Faith Tighe
Teacher
Faith graduated from Bryant & Stratton College and has lived in the Charlotte area for over 20 years. She was a nanny for one family for a decade before she and her husband, Alan welcomed their own children, Davis and Catherine. Faith's passion for working with children led her to DCPC in 2018 where she loves teaching in an environment that is so nurturing and enriches each child’s spirit.
Mary Stapleton
Teacher
Mary is a proud North Carolina native with a deep-rooted passion for early childhood education. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science with a concentration in Early Childhood Education through studies at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC, and Ashford University in Clinton, Iowa.
Mary began her journey at General Greene Elementary in Greensboro, NC, and went on to spend 17 wonderful years teaching at St. Mark in Huntersville. After semi-retiring in 2021, she continued to nurture her love for the classroom by substituting at DCPC. Her joy in teaching never waned, and when the opportunity arose to return full-time, she embraced it wholeheartedly.
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Mary has four children and 13 cherished grandchildren. Mary brings warmth, experience, and heartfelt dedication to every child she teaches.
Jennifer Smith
Teacher
Jennifer graduated from App State with a degree in special education and taught in CMS and Cabarrus County for 5 years before staying at home with her son. She has been a part of DCPC with for many years spending time helping her mum, Amanda Cooper, in the classroom when she was off school. She is so excited to officially be a part of the DCPC family and to continue working with children and getting to experience the joy and love they share.
Katie Parker Teacher/Front Desk
Katie grew up in Nashville, TN and graduated from Cumberland University with a degree in psychology. Following college, she worked in early childhood education for a few years. She currently lives in Davidson with her husband and three boys, Henri , Teddy, and Sheppy. She is a DCPC preschool parent and church member. As a preschool teacher, she loves the opportunity to watch the children thrive and grow every single day in such a nurturing and caring environment.
Laura Shah
Teacher
Laura was a pastry chef for 17 years before becoming a stay at home mom. She started substitute teaching for DCPC in 2016 and began teaching full time in 2017. Laura loves working with the children who attend DCPC and enjoys the loving, play-based environment.
Cassie Fincher
Teacher
Cassie lives in Kannapolis with her husband and two sons. She has spent the past 12 years as a nanny. Mrs. Fincher’s journey at DCPC began in 2017 as a substitute teacher while her oldest son enjoyed his start in the DCPC program. Caring for children has always felt like the purpose in her life. She love’s working in a faith-filled environment that allows children to grow and learn through play!
Amanda Cooper
Teacher
​Amanda moved from England to the United States 20 years ago after a career in accounting and teaching horseback riding. She assisted in a Kindergarten classroom where she discovered her love for teaching and has been teaching two year olds for nearly 25 years at DCPC.
Audrey Helton
Teacher
I was born and raised in Davidson and grew up going to DCPC! At DCPC I have had the wonderful opportunity to be a Kindergarten Sunday school teacher, VBS group leader, and a Children's Ministry Intern! I graduated with my B.A. from UNC- Wilmington in May of 2025. I studied Elementary Education for my first two years of school and traveled to Sweden for a study abroad program exploring the early childhood education system in their country! Through this experience I gained insight into how learning is meant to be… exciting and rewarding with play as the main focus! It is my desire for every child to feel loved, seen, and cared for! I can't wait to be a part of your child's growth here at DCPC!
Shanna Oakley
Teacher
Shanna has been in the teaching field since 2016, both at DCPC Preschool and Davidson Elementary (K8). She was born and raised in nearby Statesville, studied Psychology at UNC Chapel Hill, and has a Masters of Science in Public Health from UNC Charlotte. She and her family have lived in Davidson since 2011, and both of her children loved DCPC preschool! She has taught in 3-year old classrooms, pre-K Science, and TK; served on the preschool committee, and substituted at all age levels. She is thrilled and blessed to be part of the DCPC community!
Rebecca Slay Teacher/Front Desk
Rebecca has two children who are graduates of the magical place that is DCPC preschool. She is from northern Ohio and landed at UNCC to earn a B.A. in History. Work opportunities and interests combined to bring her to work as a CPA and RYT-200. Rebecca is grateful to spend a few hours each week at DCPC preschool, learning and encouraging growth in awareness of the intersections of faith, science, and community.
Stacey Kontos
Teacher
Stacy is originally from PA and has lived Huntersville since 2004. She graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a BS in Business Management and a BA in Economics. After some time as a stay-at-home mom to her 3 children, she decided to work part time in early childhood. She has been in the world of preschool since 2013 and has loved every minute of it. She started as a sub at DCPC in 2018.
Alex Vassily
Teacher
"Mr. V" began teaching three- and four-year-olds in 2021. He has completed his Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and is now in his fourth year of college pursuing his bachelor's degree in Birth through Kindergarten Education. He started teaching at DCPC as a sub and fell in love with teaching and the community here. He cannot wait to start the new year and get to know all of the children and their families!
Adriana Cadena
Teacher
Adriana is from Bogota, Columbia and has been teaching in our PreK-Program and 2’s Program for several years. Mrs. Cadena started our Spanish Program for the entire preschool. Adriana has taught many of our students over the years and is looking forward to teaching them more Spanish! Adriana has a Master’s in Business.
Maggie Rogers
Teacher
Maggie has been nannying for families in the North Carolina area since she was 12 and received her degree from North Carolina State University. She taught at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte for 4 years and upon moving to Cornelius and getting married, taught one year at Davidson United Methodist Church. After taking a year off to have a baby, she joined the DCPC Preschool staff. She absolutely loves children and helping mold the minds of young ones gives her such joy. Seeing their little faces light up when they learn truly warms her heart.
Samantha Tave
Teacher
I graduated from Davidson College in May of 2026 with a B.S. in Psychology. During my time at Davidson, I fell in love with volunteering at the DCPC preschool and the play-based learning environment in the classrooms. I also babysat numerous local families during my college years. In August of 2026, I started a Masters program for Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Play Therapy. I cannot wait to officially be a part of the DCPC community and watch your children grow!
Daniella Nava
Teacher
My name is Daniella Nava, and I have a degree in Architecture. I moved to North Carolina in 2021. After the birth of my second child, I decided to dedicate my time to raising my family. As my children grew older, I discovered DCPC through my nephew, who attends the preschool. I started as a substitute teacher a few days a week and quickly fell in love with working with children, watching them learn and grow, and being part of the wonderful DCPC community. I am excited to continue growing as a teacher and to be part of such a special community!
Katherine Simpson
Teacher
Katherine graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2015 with a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She worked in a variety of settings and has always had a special place in her heart for schools. She moved to Davidson with her husband in 2019 and decided to pause her career to stay home with her two daughters in 2022. She has been a DCPC parent since 2023 and began substitute teaching in 2025. Katherine loves DCPC for being a nurturing and fun environment where all can learn and grow.
Allyson Harpole
Teacher
I’ve been teaching preschool since 2021, building on my rewarding prior experience as a nanny and stay-at-home mom. Children are a joyous, true gift from God to teach, and every day in the classroom brings me so much happiness. I am dedicated to making your child's school experience bright, playful, and filled with growth.
Michelle Zhang
Teacher
My name is Michelle Zhang. I’m originally from China, I have been living in the USA since 2014. My husband and I moved from Buffalo to Davidson in 2017. We love North Carolina, especially the beautiful weather and the wonderful natural surroundings.
We have a son who attends in North Academy language school in Huntersville. I have experience volunteering at his school. I truly enjoy being around children, as they bring me so much positive energy, warmth, and joyful.
I’m very excited being a part of DCPC family and working with the children. I am looking forward to getting to know them and building meaningful relationships with them.
Kimberly Ross
Teacher
Kimberly grew up in Annapolis, MD and graduated from NC State University with a degree in chemical engineering. She moved to Davidson in 2018 and has three kids. She has served on the DCPC preschool board as well as the church’s Children’s Ministry committee. She has also been a DCPC preschool parent. As a preschool science teacher, she loves the opportunity to explore the world again, through little eyes, all while playing a key role in the children’s growth and development.
Katherine Marin Teacher
Katherine holds a degree in Business Management and Supervision and has spent the past 15 years raising her three children. For the past eight years, she has volunteered in classrooms and with PTO, developing a passion for supporting children and educators. Katherine is excited to bring her nurturing spirit and dedication to DCPC, where she looks forward to helping students learn, grow, and thrive.
Melissa Fawcett
Teacher
Originally from Atlanta, GA, Melissa Fawcett moved to Davidson in 2001. She graduated from the University of Georgia with her degree in Art Education. The Fawcetts have been members of DCPC since 2010 and both of her children graduated from DCPC preschool. Melissa began subbing when her children were young and continued to teach children in the 2yr old as well as the 4-year-old programs. While staying at home with her children Melissa also served on the Preschool Board as well as the Children’s Ministry committee. DCPC and the Preschool feel like home to her and working here feels like an extension of her family.
James Sides
Crossing Guard
James grew up in Virginia but spent many summers in the piedmont and mountains of North Carolina as his parents are from the state. Before he and his family moved to Davidson they lived in the upstate of South Carolina.
James is an avid sports and Star Wars fan. If he's not wearing one of his many Star Wars hats, he's probably supporting one of his alma maters, James Madison or Georgetown University. In his free time he enjoys cheering on Charlotte FC from the supporters section with five hundred of his best friends.
Prior to becoming a stay at home dad, James worked as a contractor for the Department of Homeland Security, and in the public health sector. Throughout his entire career he has worked to keep people safe and healthy, and enjoys carrying on Mr. Bill's work of keeping the children and parents of DCPC safe and happy as they arrive and leave school.
