Our Purpose
Faith United Methodist Pre-School is a non-profit, self-supporting school for pre-kindergarten children dedicated to the Christian ethic and the philosophy that a child learns best in an atmosphere of warm acceptance of his natural curiosity about the world. Our Pre-School is a place where children can work and play together, develop new friendships, learn new skills, form good habits and learn to be a responsible member of a group.
Basic Information
Faith United Methodist Pre-School is for children who will turn 4 before September 10th of the year they enter pre-school and will be eligible for kindergarten the following year. Enrollment will be limited to 20 children in each session.
Hours
Faith United Methodist Pre-School follows the Montoursville School District calendar. The school is in session four days a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Morning session start at 8:30 AM and run until 11:30 AM. The afternoon session starts at 12:15 PM and runs until 3:15 PM. Classes are filled on a come first serve basis. So register early for your preference of morning or afternoon sessions.
Tuition
Tuition is $105 per month and is paid on a monthly basis. The first month tuition is required at the time of registration along with a one time $30 activity fee for a total of $135 at registration which begins in March. The remaining months tuition are paid on the first of the month from October through May of the school year.
Transportation
Transportation must be arranged for and provided by parents. The school will not assume any responsibility for transportation. Parents are encouraged to organize car pools and to inform teachers of these arrangements. In addition to conserving fuel, car pools will help to eliminate a potentially dangerous traffic problem at arrival and departure times.
Curriculum
The curriculum and activities at Faith United Methodist Pre-School are based on the belief that children need to learn and grow in an environment rich in warmth, empathy, and understanding. Each child is recognized as an individual and is encouraged to investigate and explore the world at their own pace. The staff supervises activities and guides each child toward a better understanding of themselves and their world. We strive to help each child further his academic readiness, social skills, and personal management. The teacher’s goal is to help each child gain a positive self-image and a positive outlook toward learning and the school setting. Our pre-school is an environment where the children will begin to understand themselves as individuals with unique likes, dislikes, feelings, and skills. They will learn to interact with adults and peers in small and large group situations. Opportunities occur where we can practice the social skills of sharing, taking turns, following rules and assuming responsibility. As the children become more comfortable with themselves, experiences in the community (field trips, resource speakers) play an important role in understanding their world.
Faith United Methodist Pre-School is a place where children learn:
- To work and co-operate with other children.
- To become more independent.
- To develop responsibility.
- To develop trust in the world outside the home.
- To experiment and work creatively.
- To learn about one’s self and others.
- To develop language comprehension, number concepts and readiness skills.
What We Do?
We learn to talk quietly.
We learn to take turns.
We learn to follow directions and listen carefully.
We learn to be good citizens.
We learn to work and play independently.
We learn colors and shapes.
We learn to share.
We learn to play games that prepare us for reading readiness.
We learn to cut, paste, and be creative by using many materials.
We learn to count and work with numbers.
We learn through science, to think, observe and ask questions.
We learn to sequence.
We learn to classify.
We learn that school is fun and exciting.
Staff
Lead Teacher, Mrs. Sharon Atherholt
Assistant Teacher, Mrs. Erin Burdick