Peace United Methodist Church

                            235 Diley Road North      Pickerington, Ohio 43147     614-837-3732

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Preschool

 

 

A Christian Preschool Ministry

for 3 & 4 Year Olds

 

Called to ministry …

 

Peace United Methodist Church established our preschool in answer to a vital need in our community to provide care and Christian nurture for little ones in our church and community.

 

Jesus said,

    
“Let the children come unto me …”

And we believe that He is calling us to “let the children come” to Peace and help them grow in His love.

 

Thus, our mission is …

Nourishing a safe educational environment in which Christian values and attitudes are developed, helping families experience God’s love.

 

 

About the Staff

 

The preschool staff is trained to provide a safe environment for young children.  Their technique of handling children in a warm, sensitive and loving manner will encourage the development of the “whole child.”  The entire staff is persons who see themselves as doing ministry by being positive role models for young children. 

 

Teachers have taken classes in CPR, Communicable Diseases, First Aid and Child Abuse recognition, and hold degrees in Education. They annually attend Early Childhood Conferences. Peace Church follows a Safe Sanctuaries Policy which states that all of our staff must have a current background check.

 

Your Child Will …

Have a variety of learning opportunities geared toward individual development at the his/her own level. Here’s an example of some of the opportunities and activities planned:

 

  • Science-nature, animals, personal health, nutrition, weather 
  • Reading Readiness – language development, listening, observing, name recognition, alphabet 
  • Math Readiness – working with numbers, number recognition, counting, shapes 
  • Art – creative opportunities through easel and finger painting, play dough, scissors, glue, collages, crayons and a variety of other art media 
  • Everyday Life – activities that make the children feel they are helping and being responsible.  Examples:  being a helper, sharing, cooking, using good manners, clean-up 
  • Social Development – encouraged through free play and organized group activities 
  • Motor Development – activities to help develop and define both large and small motor skills

 

 

 

Peace United Methodist Preschool (P.U.M.P.S.)

 

We have morning and afternoon classes. Classes are from  9:00 – 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
 
Information for Fall 2010 Classes

3 year olds

     Must be potty trained
     Must be 3 by August 1
     School:  Tuesdays & Thursdays
     Tuition:  $100 per month
     Registration  $65 per child
 
4 year olds
     Must be potty trained
     Must be 4 by August 1
     5 year olds not in kindergarten
     School:  Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays  
                    or Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays (mornings only)
     Tuition:  $130 per month
     Registration  $65 per child
 
4 1/2 - 5 year olds
     Must be 5 by Feb. 1, 2011
     Not in kindergarten
     Must be potty trained
     School:  Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays (afternoons only)
     Tuition:  $150 per month
     Registration  $65 per child
 
10% Discount per month on tuition for siblings.
 
 
Children take turns bringing snacks for their class – all snacks must be store-packaged. (No homemade goodies … sorry!  We are making every effort to be a peanut & tree nut free environment, so no products with nuts please.)

   

 

A sample of our day at Preschool …

 

Arrival and name recognition activities

Morning Circle

Learning Centers & Activities:

     Language                   Art

     Math                          Dramatics

     Science                      Blocks

     Small motor               Library & listening

Second Circle

Gross Motor

Bible Time and Goodbye


 

At P.U.M.P.S. we …

 

Invite parents, grandparents, or guardians to visit … and we encourage you to help a time or two during the “school” year.

 

Ask that your children dress comfortably

 

Ask that you provide us with a change of clothing

 

Ask you to note that when there is no school in Pickerington (or a delay) due to inclement weather, etc. there is no Preschool.

 

 

 

Our 2010-2011 Calendar                     

   

First Day:

     Preschool  – 3 year olds       September 9 

     Preschool  – 4 year olds       September 8

     Preschool  – 5 year olds       September 8  

 

Last Class Day:

     Preschool  – 3 year olds      May 19 

     Preschool  – 4 year olds      May 20

     Preschool  – 5 year olds      May 20  

Classes will not be held on …

     October 14

     October 15 –  COTA Day

     November 2 – Election Day

     November 24-26 – Thanksgiving

     Dec. 20 - Jan. 4 – Christmas Vacation

     January 17 – Martin Luther King Day

     February 2 & 4 – Preschool Conferences

     February 21 – President’s Day

     April 22-25 – Easter Break

 

 

 

Please note that when there is no school in Pickerington (or a delay) due to inclement weather, etc. there is no Preschool.

 

 

 

Limited openings remain for 2010-2011 program

 

You must bring the following items to the church office: registration form, health form, immunization record, registration fee and custody papers (if applicable).

 

  2010-2011 Registration Form    2010-2011 Health Form


   

 

For Additional Information

 

Contact the Director, Jill Kilgore, or call the church office at 837-3732.  

 

 

 

Interested in M.O.P.S.?

 

We have an active Mothers of Preschoolers (M.O.P.S.) group here at Peace. The group meets the second

Saturday of the month here at Peace at 9:00 a.m. Childcare is available. They also have outings and other fun

activities. For more information, contact Andrea Schrickel or go to www.mops.org.

 

 

WEATHER REMINDER: If Pickerington schools are cancelled or delayed due to weather, then Preschool is cancelled (both morning and afternoon classes.). Also, if we have a Level 3 Snow Emergency, the church is closed & all activities are cancelled.

 

 

Monthly Newsletters

3 Year Old's Tues.-Thurs. Class      4 Year Old's T-W-Th Class        4 Year Old's M-W-F

News from the Director

 

 

2010-2011 Downloads

 

2010-2011 Handbook         2010-2011 Forms

     

2009-2010 Downloads

T-Th AM Supply List    T-Th PM Supply List

M-W-F AM Supply List

M-W-F PM Supply List

T-W-Th Supply List

M-T-W-Th Supply List

 

 

 

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