Hay Street United Methodist Preschool
Our preschool offers a superior quality four day-a-week preschool program, for children 1 year old and walking through age 4.
Our teachers and staff provide a warm and secure atmosphere where each child has the opportunity to grow — academically, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and socially. We encourage creative hands-on learning. Our small classrooms and homey feel help your child experience the delights of learning every day!
2011-2012 School Year
| Preschool Schedule |
| Ages 1 & walking, 2, 3, and 4 |
| Hours: 9am to 1pm, Monday - Thursday* |
| * Choice of Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday, or Monday-Thursday |
| Preschool Fees |
| $50 non-refundable registration fee for all students |
| $140/month for students attending two days a week |
| $240/month for students attending four days a week |
All students must pay a yearly registration fee that is separate from the tuition and is non-refundable.
- Your first month tuition payment is due on the 1st of every month.
- Download a registration form and a preschool handbook.
Preschool for the One Year Old
This class is designed to help moms get a much needed break. The one year old class is gives constant love and does what no mom has time to do with a growing one year old, Sit & Play! As the one year olds grow and learn, we help with the transition from one to two. The ones will do many things during the day. We start their day with play time, followed by prayer and a snack. The children will experiment with painting, play-doh and age appropriate manipulatives.
Requirements: The child must be one and walking, on the day they enter preschool.
Preschool for the Two Year Old
As every parent knows, the two year old is ready to assert his or her independence at every turn! Here at Hay Street Preschool, we offer a wonderful program that brings out the hidden potential bundled up in these little ones – so full of energy and life!
| We expose the children to a large variety of topics using observation, imitation, exploration, and open access to hands-on experience using the five senses. At this age, as in all levels of Early Childhood Education, learning is most meaningful when it is achieved through play. A typical day for the 2 year old at Hay Street Preschool will include... |
- Reading books
- Art projects
- Listening to music
- Movement
- Playing outside
- Hearing stories, songs and prayers
The children will be actively involved throughout the day in the various centers the classroom has available:
- Blocks and trucks
- Music
- Books
- Housekeeping
- Manipulatives
The two-year olds go on a monthly walking field trip, to the Library. There, the class topics will be reiterated through the Librarian. Hay Street Preschool two year old class has been equipped with a “little persons” potty. We encourage our parents to communicate with the teachers so that we can help with the training process.
Preschool for Three Year Olds
Who, what, where and why? These are the questions every three year old asks! So we look to encourage this age to learn through play. Our daily routine consists of activities the children love to do: art projects, puzzles, manipulative toys, dramatic play. We offer tables filled with educational items, all designed to enhance their development and answer their questions about their world!
Center time focuses on cognitive development, and includes songs, puzzles, finger puppets, games, or reading a story. The month, day of the week, pledge to the flag and a prayer. In addition the three year old class will go to the playground, have lunch and spend time in their room.
Sample Three Year Old Schedule
Please remember that this is not an exact schedule. The daily schedule will be adapted according to the number of days attending and will have various times for your child’s class to have their playground and lunch time. Your child’s teacher will post a schedule in the classroom.
9:00 - 9:30am Welcome children, play in centers
9:30 - 9:50am Morning Circle Time (Calendar, weather, theme of the month, music)
9:50 - 10:00am Bathroom
10:00 - 10:15 Snack
10:15 - 11:00 Art
11:00 - 12:00 Outside Time
12:00 - 12:30 Bathroom, Lunch Time
12:30 - 1:00 Independent Learning and Dismissal
Preschool for Four Year Olds
In our fours program, we provide exposure to the skills which are foundational to success in kindergarten and elementary school. Our goal is to make learning fun! We work in areas such as fine motor, concepts, language, behavioral, self-help skills, social skills, and work habits.
Some of the skills covered in the 4's are:
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For additional information about our classes, please contact Alison Boyle.
