Fountain Valley United Methodist Church Preschool

Lic. # 300600324

Serving Children Since 1967

Call 714-968-2834 for information or admission

	40^th Anniversary Celebration of serving the community and re-accreditation November 3, 2007 1pm – 6pm The Lord your God has blessed you in all the work of your hands. He has watched over your journey through this vast desert. These forty years the Lord your God has been with you, and you have not lacked anything,” Deuteronomy 2:7 (NIV)
	Our Director Donna McInteer joined our staff in the fall of 2003. She has been in the field of early education since 1988. She is married and has two children and one granddaughter.
	Accreditation and Staff N Accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs (NAEYC) and a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). N The Preschool provides each child with Christian atmosphere and experiences that encourage awareness of Jesus' love for them. Our staff is committed to the Gospel and the teachings of the Bible. N Our administrative and teaching staff are qualified through formal education and experience to guide children in a developmentally academic program. Their experience is supplemented by participating in professional seminars. N The ratio of teachers to children in the youngest class is 1 to 4, and in the older classes the maximum ratio is 1 to 12. We have parent aides, a roving teacher’s assistant, and the Director to help where needed.
	Philosophy N We are a developmental preschool following NAEYC guidelines N We help children develop spiritually, intellectually, socially/emotionally, and physically N We provide positive, age-appropriate individual and group experiences N We provide many opportunities to learn through exploration, imitation, repetition and participation with our goal being to help children develop into well-balanced individuals with the ability to problem-solve, and express love, joy and friendliness N We believe that children learn best through hands-on experiences that guides and supports children’s natural inclination to challenge themselves, be creative, and to take risks N Activities are designed to develop competence, self-esteem, and independence
	Special Features N 10,000 square foot outside classroom N Children's Chapel twice a month N Weekly Bible lessons in the classroom N Monthly Newsletter N Parent Library N Open House N Daddy and Me Night N Mommy and Me Night N Thanksgiving Feast N Family Night Potluck N Parent Participation Program
	Sessions N Regular Session: Mid September to Mid June. N Summer Session: June/July
	Times N Regular Session: 9:00am to 12:00pm (noon) N Extended Program (Lunch Bunch): 12:00-1:00 pm (Tuesday to Friday)
	Ages N Children age 2 ½ through 6.
	Tuition N Registration: $85, materials: $25 N Monday, Wednesday, Friday (3 days per week): $2460 N Tuesday and Thursday (2 days per week): $1870 N Monday through Friday (5 days per week): $3640 N There is a 10% addition for children who are not potty trained N There is a 10% discount for siblings N Extended program (Lunch Bunch) is $6, and parents provide lunch for their children N Parent aides receive a credit of approximately $12 per day worked
	Our Daily Program in both the indoor and outdoor classrooms N Interest centers: activities with art, science, blocks, dramatic play, manipulative toys, cooking, books, music and sensory materials N Language: individual and small group opportunities for talking and listening skills N Perceptual/motor development: activities for fine and gross physical development N Aesthetic expression and appreciation: activities with art and music N Snack/lunch time: learning to eat nutritionally; expressing thanks to God

Fountain Valley United Methodist Church Preschool
18225 Bushard Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone (714) 962-2593
Fax (714) 964-1434