Watkins Preschool and Early Learning Center

Looking for a church to kick off the school year with? Come experience worship at Watkins this Sunday! There's something for people of all ages.

For the kids:
Sunday School: 10-11am
Nursery: 10-12pm
Children's Church: 11:15-12pm

What if church wasn’t just a place you attend… but a place you learn how to love?

This Sunday, we begin a new sermon series: School of Love.

Inspired by Brian McLaren’s work, we’re exploring what it means for the church to become a community that teaches us to love—deeply, boldly, and without exception. Love for God. Love for neighbor. Love for all creation.

Not just ideas. Not just beliefs. But a way of life.

“…what I care about is whether they are teaching people to live a life of love, from the heart, for God, for all people (no exceptions), and for all creation.”

Come be formed. Come grow. Come practice love together.

📍 Watkins UMC
⏰ 9am Traditional | 11am Contemporary & Hispanic

A place to belong. A place to become.

Tonight was such an exciting start to the year at Watkins Preschool! 🙌 We loved connecting with our families at Parent Orientation and sharing what’s ahead.

Next up: Meet the Teacher with your kids next week—and we can’t wait to see those smiling faces in our classrooms! 🖍️🎒💛

187+ PAIRS OF SHOES! 👟🎉
Our Vacation Bible School families donated over 187 pairs of shoes to WaterStep!

WaterStep sells gently used shoes to help fund safe water projects around the world. Every pair helps provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education to communities in need. 💧🌍

Thank you, VBS families, for turning shoes into life-changing water!
WaterStep Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church North District of the KY Annual Conference

100 HYGIENE KITS PACKED! 🎉
Our Vacation Bible School families came together to pack 100 hygiene kits for the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)!

These kits are filled with essentials like hand towels, washcloths, fingernail clippers, soap, toothbrushes, bandages, and more—providing hope and help to those beginning the hard work of recovery after floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes. 💧🌪️❤️

Thank you, VBS families, for making a difference! Let's keep loving our neighbors together!

UMCOR - United Methodist Committee On Relief Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church North District of the KY Annual Conference

It was great to see so many previous, current, and new preschool families at VBS!

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Spots are filling up for the 2026–2027 school year at Watkins Preschool! 🍎✨ We have just a few openings remaining—now is the time to secure your child’s place in a nurturing, playful, and faith-filled learning environment.

📞 Call or 📧 email us today to schedule a tour before spots are gone!

All forms, schedules, and program details can be found on our Preschool website. We can’t wait to welcome your family! ❤️

❄️🏔️ Join Us for VBS 2026: Snowball Mountain Challenge! 🏔️❄️

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as we discover how to Find Your Strength in God at Watkins UMC's Vacation Bible School!

📅 July 13–16, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
👧🧒 Ages 3 years old through 5th grade
🍽️ Dinner provided each evening

There are several ways you can be part of this exciting week:

✅ Register your child for VBS - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=dDB28ePTWUu-9Q897sUqAU9wxbSm2YpCp7J92YGqG8xURUJDU1hXSUlKVjRQSFc5NFI0SUg0T1hMQS4u&route=shorturl

🙋 Sign up to volunteer - https://forms.microsoft.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=dDB28ePTWUu-9Q897sUqAQll-zWP1VdNlC3bTX_X-VFURTVMTENJNjI2N1owSlBXMVJRRzBJRDRMRy4u&route=shorturl

📲 Share our Facebook Event with friends and neighbors - https://www.facebook.com/share/18bAvCVpem/

We can't wait to hit the slopes with you this summer! ❄️⛷️🐧

🌟 We’re Hiring at Watkins Preschool! 🌟

Do you have a passion for helping young children learn, explore, and grow? We’d love to have you join our team!

👶 Tiny Two’s Teacher (Part-Time)
• 3 days/week (18 hours)
• Working with children ages 12–24 months
• Preschool experience preferred
• Knowledge of Kentucky licensing standards required
• CDA or higher

🎓 4-Year-Old Teacher (25–30 hours/week)
• Preschool experience required
• Passion for early childhood development
• Knowledge of Kentucky licensing standards required
• CDA or higher

If you love creating a nurturing, engaging environment where kids can thrive, we want to hear from you!

📩 Apply today or share with someone who would be a great fit!
To apply, send an email to [email protected]!

Want to walk in the Pride Parade with our church and preschool? All people of all ages are welcome to join us!

Want to help spread some mulch on our new preschool playground? Come join us Saturday beginning at 9am! Pulled pork sandwiches will be provided for all volunteers.

Church Work Day this Saturday, May 30th @ 9am!

The church is receiving 12 pallets or 600-40 pound bags of rubber mulch for the playgrounds on Friday the 29th. We are scheduling a work day for Saturday the 30th to move the mulch from the parking lot and spreading it on the playgrounds. If you have a pick-up truck, please bring it. We can load the bags on the trucks and drive them around to the playground (less carrying). We will begin at 9:00 in the morning.

This job really needs your participation. The more people that show up to help, the faster we will get done.