The Saint Francis United Methodist Church Preschool is organized to meet the developmental needs of children aged one through five years of age in a loving Christian environment and has been serving the Triangle community since 1988.

• Mission Statement and Objectives
• Curriculum and Class Requirements
• Fall 2012 Registration Information
• Tuition (2012-2013)
• General Registration Information and Policy

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

1. To provide opportunities for spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth in a loving atmosphere through a developmentally age-appropriate Christian based curriculum in the United Methodist tradition.
2. To provide an environment and activities that will enrich each child's development, creativity and self-esteem.
3. To provide opportunities for children to work and play both individually and in groups, promoting love and respect for one another.
4. To provide appropriate activities such as indoor/outdoor play; experiences in art, music, and movement; and concept development using age-appropriate materials.
5. To assist families undergoing extreme hardship.

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.

Toddlers

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.  Toddlers meet two days a week, either M/W or T/TH. Children 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. (Children must be one on or before March 31.)  

Twos       

Classes begin at 9:15 am and end at 12:15 pm. Class options are: two days a week, either M/W or T/TH; and three days a week, M/W or T/Th plus Friday. 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. Threes meet  three days a week, M/W/F; or three-four days a week, M/W/F, add Tues. in January.  We ask that children 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 thirteen students to two teachers.

Classes begin at 9:15 am and end at 12:45 pm. The Four-Day Fours meet  M-Th; Five-Day Fours meet M-F. 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 fourteen students to two teachers.

The four-year-old classes will participate in a Christmas program, graduation program, and host a Mother's Day Tea.

Calendar

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.

The preschool will have several events throughout the year which are special for both the children and parents such as the Halloween Parade and Special Person day.

Fall 2012 Registration Information

The preschool will hold registrations on the following dates in the multipurpose room:

Wednesday, January 18 at 9:30am-In-house families

Monday, January 30 at 9:30am-Church member families

Tuesday, January 31 at 9:30am-Siblings of alumni

Thursday, February 2 at 10:00am-General Public

Registration fees are $100 for the first child and $80 for each additional sibling. Registration fees are due at the time of registration.

Click here to obtain a copy of our registration form.

 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Registration Fees

Registration fees are $95 for the first child, $75 for each additional sibling. Registration fees are due at registration.

2012-2013 Tuition

Monthly tuition for each class, due by the 1st of the month is:

Toddlers -- $145/month for M/W

Toddlers-- $145/month for T/TH

Twos -- $145/month for M/W

Twos --$145/month for T/TH

Twos-- $175/month for M/W or T/TH plus Friday

Threes 3 Days --$175/month for M/W/F

Threes 3-4 Days-- $175-$195 for M/W/F, add Tues in Jan.

Fours  4 Days -- $220/month

Fours 5 Days -- $240/month

A one-time supply fee of $25 will be due in July along with the September tuition payment.

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.

For the Toddler class, 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.

If enrollment for a given class does not initially exceed 80% or if during the semester class enrollment falls below 80%, the Preschool Board reserves the right to cancel the class.

Saint Francis UMC Preschool Board shall make the final interpretation and administration of these policies.

Saint Francis Preschool admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

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.

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.