Centenary Preschool Complete Information Philosophy Centenary United Methodist Church wants to offer a Preschool program that reaches out to the parents of our community. Our program is committed to helping each child reach his/her fullest potential and to gain an understanding of God's presence in the world around them. We strive to provide a loving and nurturing atmosphere in which each child will grow cognitively, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. We will create a Whole Brain learning environment in which each child's individual learning style is embraced. To this end, we will model Christian principals in every aspect of our curriculum and our daily activities. Mission Statement   Centenary Preschool, a component of the overall vision established for Centenary United Methodist Church, seeks to fulfill the following mission: All children are placed in a loving environment where they can grow and learn by discovering the world from a strong Christian perspective. The goal is to create a safe sanctuary of learning where children are challenged to achieve their full potential.   It is believed that children can reach that potential through the inspiration of dedicated teachers in an environment created to challenge the children's natural desire to learn. The goal is also to lay an early foundation to help children become contributing members of society, responsible adults, and life-long learners. The commitment to excellent care and quality Christian education is extended to every child in our program, from the youngest to the oldest.   The program at Centenary is based on the development of each child's emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual growth through a wide variety of experiences and activities. We strive to develop ethical values, promote, academic competency, and foster enthusiasm for learning. This will be accomplished using whole brain learning methods in a Christian community. Compliance with State Law Centenary United Methodist Church follows guidelines established by the Child Protection and Reform Act (RSMO 210). Staff members having reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional capacity may be abused or neglected, must report any suspicious situations to the Missouri Department of Family Services.   All staff members have attended "Safe Sanctuaries" training. Background checks on each staff member are performed by the State of Missouri.  Centenary United Methodist Church 's Preschool and Parent's Day Out Program operates under the Missouri Department of Health's License-Exempt Status. We meet all necessary state requirements and are subject to annual compliance inspections. Objectives To achieve our mission Centenary Preschool and Parent's Day Out has adopted the following objectives: 1.       To encourage students to model their behavior using a set of values referred to as Christ Skills. These are taught to students integrated into the curriculum as well as modeled by teachers and staff. 2.       To value development and responsibility. The children are encouraged always to do their personal best and accept responsibility for their actions. 3.       To develop a positive attitude and enthusiasm toward learning. 4.       To maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment. 5.       To recognize that students present multiple learning styles and maintain a whole a whole brain learning environment. 6.       To establish learning that is timely, relevant, and inspiring to the students. 7.       To take learning beyond the classroom. Eligibility Children ages two through five will be accepted. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. A waiting list will be maintained for each class as necessary. Registration Fees A non-refundable $35.00 registration fee per child is required to secure a place on the class roster for the current school year.   The program will run from Mid-August through May. Exact start/stop dates will be provided in the registration packet. The fee for children starting after January 1st will be $20.00. This money will defray some of the expenses for snacks, supplies, and activities during the year.     Class Descriptions Pre-K Class Children ages 4 or 5 by August 1st Maximum 20 student/2 teachers Explores: small motor manipulation, working together, development of musical skills including rhythm, tempo, pitch, and beat, gross motor skills, understanding and use of numbers, understands and uses measurement, identifies, sorts, compares, understands position and relationship, graphing, prediction, pre-algebraic concepts, basic concepts of addition and subtraction, body function awareness, weather awareness, understanding of plants and animals, life cycles, being a good citizen, phonological awareness, language awareness, guided reading, modeled writing, guided writing, and Christian attributes (Christ skills). Daily music classes, weekly Bible story, ongoing Bible verse memorization. Preschool Class Must be 3 years old by August 1st   Must be potty trained and wearing underwear   Maximum 16 students / 2 teachers   Explores: letters recognition, group sharing, listening skills, print awareness, phonological awareness, oral language, speaking etiquette, rhyming, reading for fun, sequence of stories, letter position, number recognition, rote counting, numeration, patterns and functions, non-standard measurement, shapes/geometry, scientific method, classifying, sorting, and Christian attributes (Christ Skills). Daily music/gross motor skill instruction, weekly Bible story.      *Complete Curriculum map is available at our web site www.mycentenary.org   Early Learners Class Class made up of 2 and 3 year-olds.   Children may or may not be potty trained.   Maximum 12 students/2 teachers   Explores: name recognition, colors, shapes, building vocabulary, sharing, playing with others, listening skills, visual memory, environmental sounds, active listening, verbal communication, counting, sorting, fine motor activities, gross motor activities. Daily music classes, weekly Bible story.    *A complete curriculum map is available on our web site www.mycentenary.org