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Gary United Methodist Preschool
224 North Main Street Wheaton, IL 60187 630-668-3100
 

The daily program consists of structured and non-structured activities which encompass math, language, social studies, religion, science and nature, health, art, music and physical activity.

 

Our schedule includes 1 to 1¼ hours of free choice, when the children may choose to experience art media, dramatic play, puzzles, books, play dough, small manipulative toys, sand/water play, blocks, climbing, matching and sorting games or workbench tools. Different areas within the rooms may become a hospital, shoe store, grocery, post office, zoo or other activity to coordinate with our weekly theme.

 

We encourage verbalization and socialization in each activity the children choose. Teachers take advantage of teachable moments – unplanned opportunities that arise at any time upon which the teacher can build.

 

As a group we have snacks provided by families on a schedule and together time – a period of planned activities encompassing readiness skills, concepts related to themes, music, finger plays and stories.

Sessions are concluded with outdoor play on enclosed playground equipped with climber, large sandbox, playhouse and tricycles.

Several field trips are scheduled throughout the school year.

 

The involvement of moms and dads is welcomed through the Parent Club. Morning get-acquainted teas, evening open house events, guest speakers and fund raising projects are held throughout the year. Parents are encouraged but not required to participate in the committees planning these events and other school projects. Parents are kept informed about special events, needs an concerns through a monthly newsletter and a weekly plan.

A non-denomination program, serving the community since 1969.
The school complies with all Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) regulations;
the staff is approved by DCFS;
the school is governed by the Preschool Board and is responsible to the Church Council of Gary Church.