Peace Preschool
Peace Preschool Office 407-438-4043
Jenny St. Jean, Preschool Director
**Open Registration for the 2012-2013 school year begins on Wednesday, February 29 at 9:00 a.m. Please call our office to set-up a tour of the school. 407-438-4043
Our Mission
To provide children with developmentally enriching experiences in a nurturing environment where they can learn and grow in God's grace.
Philosophy
At Peace United Methodist Preschool we use a creative curriculum with child initiated activities. The children will learn, through playing and exploring, a variety of experiences in a happy, pleasant environment. It is likely you will hear laughter as you listen in on your child's class. You will see children smiling as they sing songs and do fingerplays.
We believe in redirecting a child's negative behavior. We believe that when a child is accepted and loved they will learn to behave positively. Your child will gain the social skills and fundamentals of learning needed for Kindergarten. We believe your child will feel good about themselves and will love to learn at Peace United Methodist Preschool.
Curriculum
Our teaching staff is dedicated to making Peace United Methodist Preschool a positive learning experience for preschoolers. Children are able to make choices and participate in small group activities.
We have a well-planned curriculum that provides a teaching topic for each week. The activities are organized around the topics, using learning centers that include: art, dramatic play, science/nature, fine motor skills, math, fingerplays, rhymes and group time. The weekly schedule includes chapel time and movement & music. The daily schedule includes playground time, free play (learning) time and snack time. We proudly feature the Handwriting Without Tears/Get Set For School curriculum to enhance pre-reading and handwriting skills as well as the “Everyday Math” curriculum for pre-math readiness.
Calendar
Our program observes the same holidays and days off as the Orange County School District with only a few exceptions.
License
We are licensed through the Department of Children and Families and follow their guidelines. State License #C070R0188
Programs Available -2 1/2, 3 & 4 year old - all Children Must Be Potty Trained
TWO 1/2 YEAR OLD PROGRAMS
Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM ($140.00 per month)
THREE-YEAR OLD PROGRAMS
Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM ($140.00 per month)
Tuesday/Thursday 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM ($140.00 per month)
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM ($180.00 per month)
FOUR-YEAR OLD PROGRAMS
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM ($180.00 per month)
Monday – Friday (VPK)* 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Monday – Friday (VPK)* 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Registration Fee ($100-Due at time of registration – nonrefundable)
Supply Fee (Due on the first day of classes): Three Day Program $90
Two Day Program $80
**Registration and Supply Fees do not apply to VPK programs.
EXTRACURRICULAR EVENTS
Parent Association Family Outings
Children’s Christmas Program
4 Year Old Graduation Ceremony
Spring Carnival
TEACHER/STUDENT RATIO
Maximum class size: 12 students with 1 teacher and 1 assistant teacher
1:6 RATIO
LUNCH BUNCH OPTION
Optional lunch program 11:30AM- 1:30PM
Sign-up on a daily basis
Teacher Requirements
All staff are required to have 40 class hours from 4C in Early Childhood Education.
State regulations for professional CDA certified staff and staff with First Aid and/or CPR training are met or exceeded. All staff are fingerprinted and have a background check by local, state and federal agencies. All staff have a yearly ten hour continuing education requirement in the Early Education area. We are an equal opportunity employer and service provider.
