Boone United Methodist Preschool is a morning program for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. We provide experiences for children in an environment which encourages the child to ask questions, explore, experiment, make friends, and be aware that every person has value as a child of God. Our program includes a balance of guided play activities, creative art, outdoor play, stories, dramatic play, science, group activities and more. Our Parents Morning Out Program is intended for children who will be one year old by August 31st. It is designed to allow parents to begin the separation process with their children in a safe, clean, caring and stimulating environment.
The Boone United Methodist Preschool Transitional Kindergarten program is designed to meet the needs of children who would benefit from an additional preschool year before kindergarten. It is not a replacement for kindergarten, nor is it a question of a child’s intelligence. We believe that because children are unique and reach developmental milestones at different rates, chronological age should not be the only factor in deciding whether or not to send a child to kindergarten.
Schedule
The school year for our preschoolers runs from September to May. Our hours are 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, Monday through Friday. A Lunch Bunch program is offered to children in the 3, 4 and TK classes. Children can bring their lunch and stay until 1:00 p.m. for an additional fee.
Curriculum
We use weekly themes to teach age appropriate skills, and we incorporate Christian values in our daily lessons. As a school committed to using developmentally appropriate practices, learning experiences are meant to match the child’s developing abilities as well as to provide challenging opportunities. Additionally, teachers base content for social appropriateness on learning experiences which are meaningful, relevant, and respectful.
The values we share with our preschoolers include:
We are created in the image of God.
God loves us.
We can love God.
We can love others.
God is always with us.
Good sees us all of the time.
We can trust God.
God’s world is good.
Jesus loves us.
Jesus taught us about God’s love.
Jesus is a friend.
The Bible is the book of our faith.
Requirements
Children must be the class age by August 31st.
All 3′s and 4′s must be toilet trained.
Every child must have a physicians health form and certificate of immunization on file by at least 30 days after enrollment.
Class Size
Each preschool classroom is staffed by 2 adults‐a lead
teacher and an assistant. PMO has two teachers.
PMO – 8 children
2’s – 10 children
3’s – 12 children
4’s – 12 children
TK – 12 children
Staff
Boone United Methodist Preschool staff is committed to providing a safe, nurturing learning environment for your children. Our goal is to guide and encourage your child to learn to love and to love to learn. In addition to staffing the classrooms with lead teachers who have an education degree and extensive experience in the field of education, our staff is encouraged and supported in the attainment of continuing education each year. All teachers and assistant teachers are CPR/First Aid trained and have undergone a background check prior to hiring.
We follow all the Safe Sanctuary guidelines set forth by the Methodist Conference.
