First United Methodist Church Preschool

FUMC Preschool thrives to provide a happy and loving environment where each child feels special. Teachers will collaborate to build a curriculum that will enhance the goals and objectives with developmentally appropriate play, center time and activities. Children will be evaluated once a semester to see how they have progressed. We follow the USD 457 school calendar and share the same holiday and break schedule.
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3 Year-Old Preschool

Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Teacher: Ms. Lisa Stein
Tuition: $80/month – Sept. thru May
Requirements: Child must be 3 on or before Sept. 1, 2025 and potty trained.
 
Goals & Objectives
  • Understanding that God made you and you are special and valuable
  • Understanding that Jesus is God’s son
  • Understanding that Jesus loves you
  • Recognition of numbers 1-5
  • Count 1-10
  • Recognition of colors
  • Recognition of shapes
  • Introduction to letter sounds
  • Introduction to capital letters
  • Recognition of own first name
  • Able to write some letters from own name

4 Year-Old Preschool

Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Time: 9:00 – 11:30 AM
Teacher: Ms. Lisa Stein
Tuition: $100/month – Sept. thru May
Requirements: Child must be 4 on or before Sept. 1, 2025

Goals & Objectives

  • Understanding that God made you and you are special and valuable
  • Understanding that Easter and Christmas are special church seasons
  • Understanding that Jesus is our example for life
  • Recognition of numbers 1-20
  • Count 1-20
  • Write numbers 1-10
  • Recognition of shapes
  • Recognition of capital and lowercase letters
  • Produce letter sounds
  • Able to write own name
 

Pre-K Preschool

 
 

We are excited to introduce our new five-day-a-week Pre-K program, designed to give young learners a strong foundation for kindergarten success. This program is perfect for students who would benefit from a structured, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that helps them transition smoothly into kindergarten.

Through hands-on activities, social development, and early academic skills, our dedicated teachers will foster a love for learning while building confidence and independence. 

Join us as we create a fun, supportive, and enriching experience for your little one, setting the stage for a lifetime of learning!

Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 AM
Teacher: Ms. Krry Unruh
Tuition: $120/month – Sept. thru May
Requirements: Child must be 4 on or before Sept. 1, 2025
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Drop Off
Drop off begins at 8:50 AM. Please bring your child to the classroom via the main entrance of the north side of the church and sign your child “in” on the sign-in sheet provided by the teacher.

Absences & Weather

If your child is sick or will be gone from school, please call the FUMC office or text your teacher. In case of inclement weather, we will close if USD 457 closes.

Field Trips

Field trips will be scheduled by the teacher. Parents will be notified by the teacher about the date, time, and place. Parents are required to sign the permission form for off-premises trips.