Welcome to McKendree UMC Preschool
Our Preschool offers a safe, positive and inclusive environment founded in Christian values that acknowledges and respects the needs of all of our children, families and staff.
Curriculum
A developmentally appropriate, child centered, play based curriculum
The curriculum at McKendree is guided by the Georgia Early Learning and Developmental Standards. GELDS
We focus on building relationships with our children. Being child centered and developmentally appropriate means that we spend time observing and getting to know children so that we can meet them at their level. Then using our knowledge of child development, milestones and the five areas (domains) of learning we can ensure that children can access the curriculum in a way that is relevant and meaningful to them.
Play based? We grown-ups usually see play as a break or a putting-off of learning or serious work. But as famous child psychologist Jean Piaget said, “Play is the work of children” Or in the words of Fred Rogers, “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning”.
Our job as teachers at McKendree is to ensure that our children have a rock solid foundation filled with opportunities. We facilitate learning while having fun during the process. Through a mixture of hands-on experiences, group activities, and individual play, our children develop the emotional, social, physical, intellectual, and spiritual skills necessary for all aspects of life.
Our Classes
All classes have two teachers - a Lead Teacher and an Assistant Teacher. Boy/Girl ratios will be maintained as evenly as our enrollment permits. Each class is listed below with its registration form.
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Parents Morning Out Class
Age: 1 year old on or before Dec. 31
Schedule: Wednesday’s only
Class size: 6
Ratio: 1:3
Fee: $140
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Toddlers Class
Age: Must turn 2 between Sept. 2 & June 30th
Schedule: 2 day program
Class size: 10
Fee: $205.00
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2 Year Old Class
Age: 2 yrs old on or before Sept 1st
Schedule: 2 day, 3 day or 5 day program
Class size: 12
Fee: $205-$280
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3 Year Old Class
Age: 3 years old on or before Sept. 1
Schedule: 3 day, 4 day or 5 day programs
Class size:
Three or four day programs: 12
Five day program: 16
Fee: $220-$280
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4 Year Old Class
Age: 4 years old on or before Sept. 1
Schedule: 4 day or 5 day program
Class size: 16-18
Fee: $250-$290
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Kindergarten
Age: 5 years old on or before Sept. 1
Schedule: 5 day program
Class size: 16
Fee: $315
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Chapel
Schedule: Children attend chapel each Wednesday morning in the sanctuary.
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Music Class
Schedule: Children attend music class once a week.
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Celebrations, Parties, and Field Trips
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After school activities
Age: 3 years old and up
A separate fee applies.
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Please bring one of each item listed below for the Preschool.
Your child’s teacher will provide the class supply lists.
1 box of large-sized blue surgical/disposable gloves
1 box of disinfecting wipes (Clorox or another brand)
1 box of baby wipes
1 bottle of foaming hand soap
2024/2025 PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION INFORMATION
All registration must be made in person
Preschool Begins on Tuesday, September 3rd 2024 at 9am - 1pm
Parents Morning Out, Wednesday’s only: $140 Must turn 1 before or on December 31st
Toddlers, 2 day program: $205 Must turn 2 between Sept 2nd and June 30th
2 Year Old Class, 2 day, 3 day or 5 day program: $205-$280 2 yrs old on or before Sept 1st
3 Year Old Class: 3 day, 4 day or 5 day program: $220-$280 3 yrs old on or before Sept 1st
4 Year Old Class, 4 day or 5 day program: $250-$290 4 yrs old on or before Sept 1st
Kindergarten, 5 day program: $315 5 years old on or before September 1st
All registration fees are non-refundable.
Registration is first come, first serve until classes are full.
Tours are given on an appointment basis only and after school hours.
Online registration is not available.
If you would like to register or need more information please email Michelle - mbalise@mckendreeumc.org
What is SPROUT?
SPROUT is an initiative created at McKendree preschool for children with specific needs. The SPROUT team includes children, parents, teachers, therapists, and other professionals. Our aim is to ensure every child is allowed to function and develop in a typical preschool environment.
Learn More About Us
Preschool Bids for Kids Auction
TUITION: To pay your tuition, use the Brightwheel app (invitation necessary) or submit a check or cash in an envelope labeled with your child’s name by the 15th of every month.
To Schedule a Preschool Tour - email Michelle mbalise@mckendreeumc.org
Office Hours and Contact Information
School Year Office Hours
M - Th 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fri 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Summer Office Hours
June - Closed
July - Tu & Th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
August - M-F 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Phone
(770) 339-7040
Ann Perras, Preschool Director, aperras@mckendreeumc.org
Michelle Balise, Director of Preschool Operations, mbalise@mckendreeumc.org
Mary Beth Patterson, Assistant Director, mbpatterson@mckendreeumc.org
Location
1570 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road Lawrenceville, GA 30043
770-339-7040
