Preschool

In 1948, the Preschool, formerly known as the Nursery School, was started to serve the children of church members. It soon expanded into a professional preschool for the community and over the years has gained a reputation as one of the finest in the city. We accept children beginning at 2 1/2 years old (and potty trained). Under the guidance of qualified teachers and a full-time director, the school provides an enrichment program to enhance your child's growth and development physically, socially, emotionally, spiritually, and academically. Experiences in science, art, nature, music, and dramatic play are provided. Classes are structured by age so that all the equipment and activities are developmentally appropriate. Teacher/child ratios are kept low to insure a quality preschool education. At mid-morning and after nap time in the afternoon a variety of snacks are served and at noon a nutritious, hot lunch is prepared by our cook; all of which are included in the cost of the tuition. The Preschool is an 11 month program - September through July - and is closed the month of August and on all public school holidays. The Preschool is open from 7 am - 5:30 pm Monday through Friday.

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We also offer a Transitional Kingergarten Class (TK) designed for those children who require an extra year of preschool. This program is set up to be more challenging than Pre-K and more flexible than a traditional kindergarten class. For more information, visit the TK webpage.

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The Preschool is under the Direction of Charleen Smith. Office Manager for the Preschool is Dorothy Beeman. School policies are under the guidance of the Preschool Committee (consisting of parents and church members), the State Commission on Education, the State Department of Social Services, and FUMC's Church Council. The school is licensed by the State - License # 191600232.

Preschool Phone: (310) 395-7292
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