Preschool Program
Educating Children Across the Generations
42 Years of Excellence! Registration is on a first come basis. Active United Methodist Church members have preference. Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before December 31st. All children must be efficiently toilet trained. This is an educational based program.
4-5 year old pre-kdg. classes on Monday-Wednesday-Friday / Tuition $160/monthly
3 year old class on Tuesday-Thursday Mornings / Tuition $100/monthly
Please call the church office 9 AM - 2 PM at 724-459-8290
Scholarships available through the Bravo Foundation and United Methodist Union - information at registration
Church Office phone - 724-459-8290
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
50 SOUTH WALNUT STREET
BLAIRSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
724-459-6155
A MESSAGE FROM THE TEACHER
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will
not depart from it.” Proverbs 22: 6
Children should be encouraged early in life to develop traits of independence by learning to do things for themselves. Nursery School broadens a child’s source of satisfaction through many and varied opportunities for play. Here a child learns to respect the rights of others, to share and take turns, to think, to choose and to make decisions: in so doing, the child is forming positive attitudes for school days ahead. Children who attend preschool are often the leaders in kindergarten. There is no need for a child to be bored, for even as he uses the same kind of material and equipment, he learns from varied experiences and is challenged by his newly acquired skills. Remember, each child Is an individual person. They will learn and progress at their own growth schedule. Some children will learn faster than others. This has nothing to do with their intelligence but with their individuality. Maturity works in this same mode also. Our greatest gift to our children is to accept them as individuals and provide them with the stimulation they need to develop to their greatest potential. THE PURPOSE
The First United Methodist Church is willing to provide, through its facilities, an environment in which preschool children can experience the growth and learning that occurs with other children and adults in supervised early child-hood education. The school does not undertake religious instruction. However, in its approach to the children the school will affirm in practice the worth of the person, and will teach by interest, concern and love. Small children love to learn - about themselves, their world and other people. The preschool enables them to learn with other children and in a trusting relationship with adults. Their natural curiosity and creativity is enhanced. Preschool is no substitute for a loving home, but it can enrich the child’s experience with his parents and provide opportunities with other children and adults which are not possible at home. About Us
An educational readiness program for 3, 4 and 5 year olds. Our curriculum is based on guidelines developed at Carnegie Mellon University Children’s School and the SPLASH Curriculum. This preschool is non-denominational and open to children of all religions. Our pre-kindergarten program is aligned with curriculum necessary for entering kindergarten in Pennsylvania. Children will be placed in classes according to age and development. General planning and supervision of the preschool is done by a steering
committee composed of members of the Church, community and parents. Director/Teacher
The co-op preschool is under the direction of fully qualified and experienced teachers in the field of early childhood education. The teachers make all plans for classroom activities and learning experiences for the children. What does co-op mean? Co-op means that in order to provide adequate materials, equipment and qualified teachers as the lowest possible tuition, parents offer their time and help. Co-op means cooperation of the parents with projects, parties, picnics and end of the year cleaning. For a child to attend this preschool at least one parent must do the following:
*attend orientation meeting in August
*make tuition payment by 1st of each month
*provide snack when assigned
ALL CHILDREN MUST BE EFFICIENTLY TOILET TRAINED AND ABLE TO
INDEPENDENTLY GO TO THE RESTROOM. Services to children at these ages:
Four years to Five years/ Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Three years and young 4's/ Tuesday-Thursday
Program is available September - May. Please Contact:
Ann Stuchal 724-459-8290 or 724-259-7498
Note:
The program is operated by two certified teachers and parent volunteers. Children attending the program must be toilet trained.
3-4 YEAR OLD CLASS
Tuesday and Thursday mornings
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Possible p.m. class if needed
Tuition $100.00 per month - Paid one month in advance
4 -5 YEAR OLD CLASSES
Monday, Wednesday, Fridays
9:15 am - 11:45am o
Tuition $160.00 per month - Paid one month in advance
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee of $30.00 must accompany the registration form. The deposit is non-refundable except if the classes are filled, then the child’s name will be placed on a waiting list. Registration is on a first come basis, with active United Methodist church members receiving preference. A minimum of ten (10) days notice by parents in writing is required to the steering committee if a child withdraws. Classes begin in September after Labor bay and end before
Memorial Day weekend. Enrollment is also accepted during the school year as openings
become available. A parent orientation meeting will be scheduled for late August. A co-op preschool for children age 3 or 4 as of September 1st. Why? To enrich the growth and development of Pre-school children to help them:
-to become independent
-to develop social skills
-to develop and control muscles 4 body
-to be creative
-to learn with natural curiosity
How? By providing a natural social environment, good materials and equipment, qualified teachers and other adults, who teach and guide with love and interest in children. When? Begins in September after Labor bay, ends before Memorial bay weekend. most public school holidays will be observed. Group Size
The classes are limited to 20 in each class as determined by the ages of the children. 3 year old classes may be smaller. Teachers
Mrs. Ann Stuchal
Mrs. Abby Kibler
Class Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9:15 am - 11:45am
(Please do not call during during these times)
Please Contact:
Ann Stuchal
Preschool classroom: 724-459-8290/ 724-259-7498
Church Office Phone: 724-459-6155 (9:00 am - 1:00 pm)
First United Methodist Church
50 South Walnut Street
Blairsville, PA 15717
