Peace United Methodist Church

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

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.