Sunday, May 11, 2008  | 

Registrations NOW being accepted for 2008/2009!

Since 1966, Trinity United Methodist Nursery School has served the church and community by providing a weekday program for pre-schoolers ages 2 - 5.  Trinity United Methodist Nursery School exists as an outreach ministry of Trinity United Methodist Church.

 

Our Mission

We are committed to treating each child and family with respect and compassion, regardless of faith. It is our mission to be a supplement to the home and to make possible experiences promoting social, physical, emotional, academic and spiritual growth and sharing the love of Jesus as Lord.

 

Eligibility
 

We use the same cut-off date as most area school systems of August 1st to determine eligibility in classes. All classes and curriculum are appropriately age based.

 

 

Calendar   

The school year runs from the 1st week of September through mid-May.

 

 

Potty Training Policy  

 

Those entering our Doves class do not need to be potty trained. All other children must be. We do encourage self-help skills in the bathroom for all ages. If your child is not currently potty trained but may be by September, please indicated on your enrollment form.

 

Daily Schedule  

 

* Opening activities

* Exploration Time 

* Craft Time

* Snack Time

* Music

* Large Motor Skills

* Circle Time

* Story Time

 

We believe children learn best through exploration and play. We provide an environment where learning takes place naturally through hands-on activities and creative play.

 

NOTE: The schedule is flexible to meet the needs of the lessons, projects and the way children are responding on any particular day.

 

Classes Offered  

Classes are mornings 9 - 11:30 a.m.

 

Rainbows

Must be 4 years old by August 1st 2008
Attend 4 days per week
Monday-Thursday
1 teacher to 10 students

 
 

Ducks

Must be 4 years old by August 1st 2008
Attend 3 days per week
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
1 teacher to 10 students
 
 

Cherubs

Must be 3 years old by August 1st 2008
Attend 2 days per week
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
1 teacher to 8 students
 
 
Doves
Must be 2 years old by August 1st 2008
Attend 1 day per week
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursday
1 teacher to 6 students
(The first 3 weeks of this class are a “trial period”. At the end of the 3 weeks we will advise if your child is ready for the structure of a classroom setting or if you should wait another year to begin preschool)
 

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Christian Curriculum week                  

One week each month we have a Bible based theme including Chapel time with one of our church leaders.

Our Goals

 

 

To enhance the development of each child.
To provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere where every child can feel that he or she is special and successful.
To help each child develop a better awareness of his or her world.
To provide opportunities and activities which will prepare young children for kindergarten.
To develop each child's potential ... physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, creatively, and socially.
To provide new and fun learning experiences to stimulate the child's desire to learn, discover and explore.
To provide an atmosphere where a child can truly enjoy being a child of God.
To communicate God's love daily to children in natural learning situations.

 

To Register:

 

Currently Enrolled Families may begin registering Monday, March 17th
Open Registration begins Tuesday, March 25th.

Complete the enrollment form, attach the $50 non-refundable registration fee and return both to the Director of the Nursery School. This must be done for each child.   

 Makes Checks payable to: "TUM Nursery School"

Classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis. Waiting lists will be started once a class is full. Confirmations will be sent in early May.

Tuition Fees

$52 tuition per month for Doves Class
$72 tuition per month for Cherubs Class

$82 tuition per month for Ducks

$102 tuition per month for Rainbows

 

For more information contact Jill Barfell (Nursery School Director)

 


Trinity United Methodist Church 2715 E. Jackson Blvd. -Elkhart, IN  46516 
574.294.7602   fax: 574.293.6924   office hours: M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm
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