Pre-School at DUMC

The Pre~School at

Doylestown United Methodist Church

320 E. Swamp Road

Doylestown, PA 18901

(215) 345-9775

dumcpreschool@verizon.net

Check out our new website at www.dumcpreschool.org.

A Tradition of Excellence for 43 Years

Serving the Doylestown Community

OUR PHILOSOPHY

To ensure that every child develops the necessary social skills for success as well as the academic strategies that provide a solid foundation for future learning in a safe, nurturing, fun-filled environment. Our experienced, dedicated staff and our Pre-School Board of Directors are committed to this goal.

Welcome to our web site. We appreciate your interest in all that our preschool has to offer children and their families. We invite you to contact us by phone or

e-mail and encourage you to make an appointment to visit when classes are in session.

Registration is now being accepted for the 2012-2013 school year. Enrollment is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The Pre-School at Doylestown United Methodist Church does not discrimiate against race, sex, or religious beliefs. We look forward to hearing from you.

Neila Weimer and Karen Borghi, Co-Directors

The Doylestown United Methodist Church established the Pre-School in 1968 to serve its members and the community. The program provides many varied experiences designed to meet the developmental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each child enrolled in our pre-school. The Pre-School emphasizes a nurturing atmosphere where positive Christian values of concern and respect for self and others are modeled, taught and practiced.

An experienced teacher and a highly skilled assistant instruct each class. Children are given individual attention and special care, with an 8 to 1 student-teacher ratio. At the same time, they are learning to function as part of a group and are becoming aware of the feelings of others.

The world is explored through different topics each year. Each subject is studied through books, songs, games, artwork, and field trips. Language and mathematics concepts are incorporated into all aspects of the curriculum. In addition to the classroom environment, the children have use of the playground area, sandbox, riding toys, and gymnasium.

Our pre-school program is directed toward the development of each individual student. Every child is encouraged to express themselves through artwork, music, creative play, social interaction, and group discussions. The importance of a positive self-image for each child is recognized.

We offer Pre-School, Kindergarten Readiness, Growing Into Kindergarten, GROW TWO, and Enrichment Programs:

The Pre-School at

Doylestown United Methodist Church

2013-2014 School Year

Pre-School programs for children ages 3, 4 & 5

Enrollment is NOW OPEN!!

We offer the following programs:

Pre-School Program 2 ~ Day AM

Kindergarten Readiness 3 ~ Day AM

Afternoon Adventures 2 ~ Day PM

(for 4year olds)

Growing Into Kindergarten 5 ~ Day AM

Grow Two for 5 year olds 3 ~ Day PM

Parents are welcome to schedule tours.

If you have any questions, please contact

Neila Weimer or Karen Borghi at 215-345-9775.

September ~ May

2~Day Pre-School Program

3 & 4 years old

Thursday & Friday

9:00~11:30 a.m.

3~Day Kindergarten Readiness Program

4 & 5 years old

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

9:00~11:30 a.m. or 12:30~3:00 p.m.

5~Day Growing into Kindergarten:

Developmental Readiness with Music and Computer Enrichment

5 years old

Monday through Friday

9:00~11:30 a.m.

January ~ May

2-Day Pre-School Program

Thursday & Friday

9:00~11:30 a.m.

Children must be 3 years old and toilet trained by January 1.

GROW TWO

A companion for those children attending our Growing Into Kindergarten or morning Kindergarten

at a nearby elementary school. Grow Two would provide the complete kindergarten experience with enrichment activities. Children will be engaged in the four areas of development: physical, emotional, social and academic.

Grow Two is offered 3 days per week

(Monday, Wednesday, Friday ONLY)

11:30 - 12:30 Lunch Hour

12:30 - 3:00 Grow Two

In addition, The Pre-School at DUMC offers the following Enrichment Programs to extend your child's day:

The Fourth R:

Computer Classes for Children

Monday, Tuesday, or Friday, ages 3 and older

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

(30 minute class / 30 minute lunch)

The Fourth R curriculum is developmentally appropriate.

It introduces and reinforces a wide range of computer skills.

Children's Yoga

Mondays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., ages 4-5

Thursdays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., ages 3-4

(30 minute class / 30 minute lunch)

Children's yoga is a natural and healthy way to exercise, relax,

focus, and strengthen the mind/body/spirit connection.

Yoga games, adventures, and imagination encourage children bending, breathing, and stretching

to engage both their bodies and minds to help them build strength, flexibility, and balance.

Melodies and Movement

Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., ages 4-5

Thursdays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., ages 3-4

(30 minute class / 30 minute lunch)

Music and the arts are integral parts of each child's education.

Music enriches the child's life and is the international language

that teaches beauty and uplifts the spirit.

Your child will experience the concepts of rhythm and melody

through dramatizations, singing songs, and playing games.

Singing, movement, and fun musical instruments will be the focus of class activities.

Lunch Bunch

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Extend your child's pre-school day and he or she will enjoy an hour of social playtime.

Space is limited.

Me and My Mommy

Thursdays, 9:00am ~ 10:00am

Class includes Yoga, Music, and social time for parents & children

A class for children 2~3 years old & their Mommy or Daddy or Caregiver

~ Child must be 2 years of age by October 1^st ~

For more information or to register your child, please call the school at 215-345-9775.

Anyone wishing to tour our facility is welcome to do so.

Please telephone to arrange a visit.