| SFUMC Preschool |
The Saint Francis United Methodist Church Preschool is organized to meet the  developmental needs of children 16 months through five years of age in a loving Christian environment and has been serving the Triangle community since 1988. The preschool operates in accordance with the mission and principles as set by the Saint Francis United Methodist Church Preschool Board and United Ministry Council. Our Preschool Director,
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, can be reached at 919-362-8657.
Mission Statement and Objectives The Saint Francis United Methodist Church Preschool shall function to provide quality experiences to help the preschool children grow and develop a positive attitude toward school. The preschool is a mission program of Saint Francis UMC that reaches out to non-church member families in our community. Objectives of the Preschool
Curriculum and Class Requirements We provide a developmentally age-appropriate curriculum that includes academic, social, and spiritual activities to enhance the child's abilities for future school work. Each age group will have music class and outside time daily, as well as monthly chapel. Below is a breakdown by age group. Toddler Classes begin at 9:15 am and end at 12:15 pm. The Toddlers will have a shortened schedule for the first few weeks to help the children adjust to their new surroundings. They meet two days a week, either M/W or T/TH. They must be able to walk independently by the first day of school. The program provides social and emotional development through constructive play. The student to staff ratio is six students to two teachers. (Please note that the minimum age for the Toddler class is 16 months; children must be one on or before March 31.) Twos Classes begin at 9:15 am and end at 12:15 pm. They meet two days a week, either M/W or T/TH. The curriculum provides social, emotional, motor and cognitive development through independent and structured play. The student to staff ratio is ten students to two teachers. Threes Classes begin at 9:15 am and end at 12:15 pm. They meet three days a week, M/W/F, or two days a week, T/TH. We ask that they be potty trained by eight weeks after the first day of school. The curriculum provides social, emotional, motor and cognitive development through independent and structured play. The student to staff ratio is twelve students to two teachers. Fours Classes begin at 9:15 am. and end at 12:45 pm. We have three different class options for the Four Year Old program:
The curriculum provides social, emotional, motor, and cognitive development through independent and structured play. There is added focus on science skills, writing, and numbers. The children will be asked to bring a lunch every day in order to help them learn how to use appropriate manners at the table, open their food packages, and clean up their lunch area. All of these experiences will prepare them for future success in school. The student to staff ratio is twelve students to two teachers.
The four-year-old classes will participate in a Christmas program, graduation program, and host a Mother's Day Tea. The preschool year operates in parallel with the Wake County School system traditional calendar (approximately September through May). The preschool also observes United Methodist, local, state, and federal holidays. Saint Francis Preschool Calendar 2009-2010
The preschool will have several events throughout the year which are special for both the children and parents such as the Halloween Parade and Father/Child day. Click here to print a copy of the 2009-2010 Calendar. Fall 2010 Registration Information
Open House We will hold an Open House on January 21 and 27 at 10:00 am. Tours are also available by appointment. If you have any questions, please contact our Director, Kathryn Ervin, at 919/362-8657 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Click here to obtain a copy of our registration form. Registration Fees Registration fees are $95 for the first child, $75 for each additional sibling. Registration fees are due at registration. Registration Dates
Monthly tuition for each class, due by the 10th of the month is:
General Registration Information and Policy Children must attain the minimum age for their class on or before August 31 in the school year to be enrolled. (Please note that the minimum age for the Toddler class is 16 months; children must be one on or before March 31). The preschool desires a 50/50-boy/girl ratio for each classroom at registration whenever possible. If registration exceeds available space, registrants will be put on a waiting list on a first come, first served basis. The Saint Francis United Methodist Church Preschool Board shall make final interpretation and administration of these registration policies. Saint Francis United Methodist Church Preschool admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin. |
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