Westwood UMC Preschool-- New Prices for 2012-2013
Serving families for over 30 years!
It's impossible to put a price tag on the value of what children learn--especially during those formative years between 2 and 5 years old. Shape their future well by giving them an opportunity to learn skills for success and values for eternity.
There is a $100 registration/activity fee per family. Families who choose to pay the entire tuition bill by August 31 receive a 5% discount. Ask about our scholarship program at the time of registration. Contact: Su Barbee, 513-661-1166
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Daily Schedule
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TWINKLING STARS12 Children/2 teachers – (May be in diapers.)2 yr. olds (by 9/30/12) Wednesday/Thursday 9:30 – 12:00 $110 per month paid August - April Friday 9:30 - 12:00 $50 per month paid August - April |
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BUTTERFLIES II10 children/1teacher BUTTERFLIES III |
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BUMBLEBEES14 children/2 teachers4 year olds (4 by 9/30/12) Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 9:30 – 12:00 $130 per month paid August - April This class is reserved for children who will not be attending kindergarten in 2012 |
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FROGS20 children/2 teachers4/5 year olds (4 by 6/30/12) Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 – 12:00 $130 per month paid August - April
Friday FrogsPRE-K ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (26+ days)
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Registration:
Families presently or formerly enrolled in our program will register on February 13th, 9:30 – 12noon. Please bring a completed registration form and $100 to Eckel Hall (next to church office). If you are unable to bring your form in person, a relative or friend may register for you. Registration is conducted on a first-come basis. Current students receive preference. The Director will contact you if you do not receive your first preference.
New families may register on February 15th from 9:30 – 12noon. Please bring a completed registration form and $100 to Eckel Hall (next to church office). A deposit is not necessary to be placed on the waiting list.
Registration and the waiting list will be completed on a first-come basis on registration day.
Partial scholarships are available through the Director. All arrangements are confidential. Ask for a scholarship application form when you register (a copy of tax return or pay stubs are required as proof of need). The average scholarship is a $180 per year. Don't discount WUMC for lack of financial resources.
Licensing
Westwood United Methodist Church Nursery School is licensed by the State. For comparison with other centers: WUMC Preschool has 2 adults in every classroom, all teachers are certified, all Enrichment Programs are brought into the center, 2 out-door play spaces plus a full size gym are available, our curriculum is built around the Ohio Early Learning Content Standards, we are a founding member of Strengthening Families, we use Ages & Stages cognitive and social/emotional assessments, and we work closely with Central Clinic to provide outside services your child might need. We have also recently partnership with Hamilton County's Publich Health program We Thrive!
Our Staff
Director- Su BarbeeSu received her bachelor's degree from Ohio University and went on to pursue her master's degree from Xavier University, where she now teaches evening courses in children's and young adult's literature.
Our highly rated program depends on the excellent qualifications of our staff. When selecting teachers, we require that they have a college degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education or a related field. Experience working with young children and a warm, caring personality are also required. Click here for more information.
Philosophy
At Westwood United Methodist Church Preschool we are aware that a child's capacity to learn is at its greatest during the pre-elementary school years. A positive first school experience provides fundamental mental, social, physical, and moral skills, and a receptive attitude to learning opportunities in the future. Less obvious, but even more important, is the development of healthy feelings that establish a postitive self-image. We feel that this is best nurtured in the caring, Christian atmosphere that you will notice when you visit our school.
The child's hours are well planned within a daily routine flexible enough to meet individual needs and situations. Special activities are planned on a regular basis: i.e. art, music, Chapel, drama, Spanish, and guests including a dentist, a doctor, musicians, the Cincinnati Zoo, and the Cincinnati Museum Center. Be assured that all of the Ohio Dept. of Education Early Learning Content Standards are being taught. Your child will be well prepared for the KRA-L (Kindergarten Readiness Assessment-Literacy)
Goals
During free play, children play in learning centers: housekeeping corner, block corner, art area. Weekly, they may play in the water table, sand box, and with play dough. The aim of this play is to teach decision-making, sharing in co-operative play, developing foot muscle coordination and cognitive understanding... and having fun!
Free play time includes accomplishing assigned daily duties, such as updating the calendar and weather charts and watering the plants, which instill in the child a sense of responsibility and the self esteem of accomplishment.
Group time develops verbal and musical skills as well as the child's attention span. The children talk about a theme each week, such as the seasons, families, holidays, and shapes. They also learn manners such as taking turns during conversation.
Wash up and snack time stress basic hygiene and cleanliness and polite table manners. Once again, the children participate in the responsibilities by helping serve and clean up the snack.
Quiet time with music and/or a story expands the theme of the week through the use of other media, and further develops the child's attention span.
Art time introduces the child to a variety of media including paint, chalk, scissors, glue, clay, shaving cream, etc.
Outdoor activity is provided to channel the children's high energy into play which exercises their large muscles and develops coordination. We have outdoor play equipment which includes tricycles, Big Wheels, scooters, slides and a climber. In bad weather, the gym facilities are available for playing with balls, hula hoops, marching band instruments, etc.
