Preschool and Parent's
Day Out tuition fees for 2008/2009 will be increased.
New tuition fees for the
2008/2009 school year are as follows:
2 Day Preschool and Parent's Day Out - $150/month
3 Day Preschool - $200/month
4 Day Preschool - $250/month
Registration Fee remains
at $40.
Supply Fee remains at
$70/due in September.
Parent's Day Out Program
General Information:
Our Parent's Day Out program
is specifically planned for children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years of age.
Children applying for admission must be 18 months old by September 30th of the
school year and must be under three years of age by the same date.
Just as a reminder,
all children enrolled in the Preschool program as Three Year Olds, Four Year
Olds, or Pre-Kindergarten must be potty trained to be in the program. We
recommend that parents begin this training prior to the summer months to ensure
that their child meets this requirement.
Parent's Day Out classes meet
Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The program begins the
Wednesday following Labor Day and continues through the third week of May.
We follow the Williamson
County School calendar for holidays and for snow
closings.
Activities and Events:
Holiday Celebrations:
Pumpkin Hunt and Halloween Party; Christmas breakfast with Christmas Elf; Valentine's
Party; Easter Egg Hunt
Philosophy:
We believe that the whole
child is very important. Each child's total development includes spiritual,
emotional, social, mental, and physical growth. We believe that the child should be
provided an opportunity to develop each of these areas at his/her own pace. We
believe that a child's self-worth and self-esteem are of vital importance. We
believe that an atmosphere of love, warmth, and safety should be provided for each
child. This experience will probably be the child's first regular group encounter
with other children. It is, therefore, crucially important that this event be
positive, uplifting, and enjoyable. The trust extended to us by parents is never
taken lightly. We will constantly strive to make this a pleasant and meaningful
experience for your child.
Program:
Our program is designed to
give each child a loving Christian atmosphere in which to grow and learn about the world
around him/her through play, music, and art. In art we will work with paints, play
dough, crayons and a variety of materials. We will read stories and use puppets to
tell stories, as well. Our activities will be adapted to the capabilities of the
children we are working with. As the children grow, so will our activities. We
will offer music, learn to respond to music, sing songs, and play musical games.
During the year we have special days for the children. Last, we want our program to
begin teaching your child how to share, take turns, and play with other children.
Staff:
Our teachers are highly
qualified through years of experience and/or formal education in childhood
development. Each teacher is CPR certified for both adults and children. Our
adult to child ratios are as follows:
Teddy
Bear Toddlers (young twos) 2:8
Playful Pandas (young
twos)
2:8
Terrific Tigers (twos)
2:10
Playful Jungle (older twos)
2:10
Fees and Tuition:
Registration fee:
$40,
non-refundable
Cultural/Supply Fee: An annual fee of $70 is due in September.
Tuition: Tuition for Monday and Wednesday Parent's Day Out (children who are 18
months of age by Sept. 30 of the current school year, but not yet Three Years
Old by the same date) is $150 for 9:00
- 1:00 on Monday and Wednesday.
Monday and Wednesday
Three Year Old class, 9:00 - 1:00 is $150 - open first to children who have a
sibling attending Parent's Day Out.
Pre-School Program
General Information:
Our pre-school program serves
three, four, and five year old children who have not entered Kindergarten. Children
applying for Admission must be three years old by September 30th of the school year.
Our pre-school classes meet on
a variety of schedules:
On Mondays and
Wednesdays from 9 am to 1 pm, a three year old class meets. Cost is $150
per month.
On Mondays,
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 am to 1 pm - one four day pre-K
class, designed for those entering Kindergarten the following year, $250 per
month.
On Tuesdays and
Thursdays, two three year old classes from 9 am - 1 pm $150 per month.
On Tuesdays,
Thursdays, and Fridays, one three day young fours class and one three day pre-K
class (Kindergarten readiness) from 9 am - 1 pm, $200 per month.
The program
begins the Thursday following Labor Day and continues through the third week of
May. We follow the Williamson County School calendar for holidays and
for snow closings.
Activities and Events:
Music and movement time;
holiday celebrations
Special Days: pajama
day, special me day, Mother's Day Tea, Donuts with Dad
Special Visitors:
puppets with Ms. Jill; Magic with Scott; Animal Visitors with Ms. Turner
Field Trips (may vary): Apple
Orchard, Pumpkin Patch; Theatre Visits, Easter Celebration, Post Office, Nature Center
Visit and Picnic; Kindergarten Visit (four's)
Academics:
The Three Year Old Program
focuses on thematic units and the development of fine motor skills. The alphabet,
numbers, and shapes are introduced and shapes are reviewed.
The Fours continually review
the alphabet and numeric skills through individual emphasis and thematic approach.
Colors, shapes, knowledge of telephone number and address, as well as some writing skills
are also emphasized. Fine motor skills continue to be developed.
The Pre-Kindergarten program
for the oldest fours and young fives continues the emphasis of the four year old's
program, but adds the use of journals, science experiments, and problem solving activities
for additional readiness.
Philosophy:
We believe that the whole
child is very important. Each child's total development includes spiritual,
emotional, social, mental and physical growth. We believe that the child should be
provided as opportunity to develop each of these areas at his/her own pace.
We believe the child's
self-worth and self-esteem are of vital importance.
We believe that an atmosphere
of love and warmth should be provided for each child. A child's experience in
preschool is a most important experience for him/her. This experience may be the
child's first regular group encounter with other children. It is, therefore,
crucially important that this event be positive, uplifting, and enjoyable.
We realize the trust extended
to us and we sincerely desire to create a pleasant and positive environment for your
child. All areas of interest, such as music, art, exercise, story time, free play
(inside and out) and small group learning, are part of our curriculum.
Staff:
Our teachers are highly
qualified through years of experience and/or formal education in childhood
development. Each teacher is CPR certified and completes several hours of continuing
education annually. First United Methodist Preschool is a licensed facility under
the supervision of the State of Tennessee.
Fees and Tuition:
Registration fee:
$40,
non-refundable
Cultural/Supply fee: An
annual fee of $70 is due in September.
Tuition: Tuition for
pre-school is determined by the classes and number of days per week enrolled.
Tuesday/Thursday classes (3's only) are $150 per month. Tuesday/Thursday/Friday
classes (4's and 5's) are $200 a month. Tuition is a set monthly fee and will not
fluctuate due to absences, holidays, or months with five weeks.
Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Four Year Old Pre-K class, 9:00 - 1:00 is $250 per
month. This class is designed for the oldest of our children,
consideration is given first to those older four year olds who have a younger
sibling attending Monday and Wednesday PDO and to those currently enrolled in any
Four Year Old class at First UMC. This will be a 16 member class with two
teachers and is geared for those attending Kindergarten the following year.
Tuesday and Thursday
Preschool - Three Year Old classes - 9:00 - 1:00 is $150 per month.
Tuesday,
Thursday, and Friday Preschool - Young Fours class - 9:00 - 1:00 is $200 per month.
This class is geared for children who will be turning Four before the end of the
calendar year but will most likely not be attending kindergarten the next year.
Tuesday,
Thursday, and Friday Preschool - Fours / Pre-K is $200 per month. This is our three
day option for Fours / Pre-K's who will likely attend Kindergarten the following
year. In substance, curriculum and content, this class aligns with the
Four Day Class. The difference is in the number of days a week, not in the
coverage of essential readiness skills.
Registration Dates and Times
Registration for First United Methodist
Preschool/Parents Day Out has been completed for the 2008/2009 school year.
All spots are currently filled.
You may e-mail Brenda Kessell,
bkessell@franklinfumc.org,
and leave your name, your
child's name and date of birth, and she will give you information about placing
your child on the waiting list.
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