An outreach of Herndon United
Ages 3 to 5
years
2,3,4 and 5 Half Day Sessions
Debby Burt,
Director
Herndon , Virginia
20170
Phone: 703-435-5688
Fax: 703-435-3863
Email:
preschool@herndonumc.org
Accredited
by The National Association
for the Education of Young Children
Philosophy
A preschool child develops in many
ways, including physically, socially, cognitively, emotionally and
spiritually. At Herndon United Methodist Church Preschool, the goal is to
provide a warm, nurturing environment, giving each child the room, guidance and
encouragement to develop confidence through active participation in carefully
designed learning activities. There will
be opportunities to play and learn; to be
curious creatively; and to feel success through achievement in an
atmosphere of faith, hope, and love.
Professional Staff
Staff
members are carefully selected for their previous teaching experience, early childhood
education background, and dedication to the special needs of the young
child.
Parent Participation
Parents are encouraged to participate in the child’s preschool
experience. The staff looks forward to
developing a partnership with parents to create unity and continuity in the
child’s life. We welcome all parents to
become involved with our Preschool Parent Association (PPA). The PPA plans many special events and
fundraisers for our preschool.
Program
HUMC Preschool welcomes 3-5 year old children (toilet trained) without
regard to race, color, creed, or religion.
Morning
Session: 9:00-11:45 a.m.
Afternoon Session:
12:45-3:30 p.m.
Options for 4 and 5 year olds:
5 mornings M-F
4 mornings Tu-F
3 mornings M,W,F
4 afternoons Tu-F
3 afternoons Tu,W,Th
Options for 3 year
olds:
3 mornings M,W,F
2 mornings Tu,Th
3 afternoons Tu,W,Th
2 afternoons Tu,Th
4 yr. olds-must be 4 by September 30th of the
current school year
3 yr. olds-must be 3 by September 30th of the
current school year
Exception:
One 2 day morning class must be 3 by December 31st of the current school year.
Curriculum
A great variety of
creative, developmentally appropriate activities are planned and implemented in
a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment. Teachers individualize their
classroom curriculum to the age group and special needs of their students.
Typical Daily Activities
Circle time – Pledge
of Allegiance, calendar, weather, songs, sharing, stories, classroom jobs.
Centers—blocks, manipulatives,
drawing, listening, housekeeping, puzzles, books, etc.
Daily Project—small group or one-to-one
theme related activity to develop fine-motor, language and cognitive skills.
*Snack time—each
child shares in the fun of being the “snack passer” about once a month when it
is his/her turn to provide the class with snack.
Playground – or indoor activity room
play when the weather does not permit.
Music – weekly session with
special music teacher, songs, rhythm instruments, etc.
Story time – monthly stories with the church
staff held in the Sanctuary.
*Children with food
allergies requiring an Epipen must provide their own snack.
School Year
HUMC Preschool operates from September
through May and generally follows the
Goals
To emphasize
the importance of the relationship with peers, teachers, staff, and other
adults by:
learning to share with
others and work in a group setting
showing respect for other
children and adults
feeling the care and
acceptance from his/her peers
To focus on a healthy self-image, a sense of
worth and the security a child needs by:
promoting
his/her creativity and self-expression
developing
his/her self-reliance and self-confidence
experiencing
self-discipline and independence
To prepare
each child for future learning experiences -- socially, cognitively, emotionally,
physically and spiritually by:
making a
successful transition from home to school
developing an
interest and joy for learning
learning
through his/her senses while participating in developmentally appropriate
activities
To experience
the environment around him/her and to better understand his/her place in it by:
feeling
success through achievements in an
atmosphere of
faith, hope and love
honoring the
many cultures our Preschool
welcomes
discovering
the sense of community that our
Preschool represents.
Herndon United Methodist
Church Preschool
703-435-5688
preschool@herndonumc.org