Central United Methodist Church

Pre-registration for Central Preschool for church members began February 1st. Open registration began March 1. If you have a child who will be attending Central Preschool during the 2008-2009 school year, you will want to pick up one of the PRE-REGISTRATION PACKETS from the office. We have had much success in filling our classes so be sure to register your child as soon as possible. For more information, contact Charlie Black in the church office.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL

Objectives of the Preschool

To help every child build a sound body and wholesome state of mind with an emphasis on Christian values.
To give wise guidance and sympathetic understanding while adjusting from home to school life.
To provide freedom in play, availability of creative materials, and group interaction.
To give opportunities for children to flourish together, each building his/her own positive self-image and developing respect for others.
To provide many experiences throughout the year to expand a child’s knowledge of the world.

Teachers

Tammy Hall

Pauline Torbeck

Tammy Hall is our lead teacher. Prior to coming to Central, she served as the director of Cornerstone Childcare Ministry and as a preschool teacher / developmental therapist with Discovery Center / First Steps. She has also worked for Head Start.

Tammy has an Associates degree in Child Development and is working on her Bachelors Degree from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Early Childhood Special Education.

Pauline Torbeck is our Assistant Teacher. Pauline comes with many years of experience in Richmond Community schools. She was an Assistant teacher in the Kindergarten class at Vaile Elementary school.

Registration

Open registration begins around March 1st of each year. Payment of a $50.00 non-refundable registration fee is necessary to reserve a place for your child.
For more information on registering your child, please contact the church office at 962-8542.

Enrollment

A child must have had his birthday on or before September 1st and potty trained to enter either program. For example, he must be three years old on or before September 1st to enter the 3-year-old class.
Enrollment of children with special needs will be considered on an individual basis. Final enrollment is subject to the discretion of the Director of Christian Education and the teachers.
Children need to be enrolled each school year. They are not automatically enrolled in the four-year-old program even though they attended the three-year –old program.

We are proud to introduce our new "Multi-Age" program for 2008-2009 school year.

3 New Class Choices:

2-Day – Tuesday and Thursday
3-Day – Monday, Wednesday and Friday
5-Day – Monday – Friday

Longer time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Better preparation for All Day Kindergarten.

Same great teaching staff.

Same wonderful facility.

Open to all potty-trained children ages 3-5 years.

If you would like to visit our classroom, please call Charlie Black at 962-8543.

If you have questions about our new class or enrollment, please call our registration chairman, Shannon Guiley, 935-9960.

Scholarships

Our mission is to meet the needs of as many children as is possible. Need-based scholarships are available for those who qualify. Please contact the Director of Christian Education at 962-8543, if you are interested.

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Last Updated: March 3, 2008