We proudly provide a weekday program in a loving, nurturing, Christian environment. We strive to provide each child the opportunity to develop physically, emotionally, socially, intellectually and spiritually. We are accredited by the United Methodist Preschool Association of the North Georgia Conference and our staff consists of qualified, degreed lead teachers.
Contact Information
Carol Burkhart, Director
(770) 410-9324 ext. 280
Gwen Stephens, Office Manager
(770) 410-9324 ext. 249
Our Philosophy
Alpharetta First United Methodist Preschool provides a quality social experience in a gentle, loving Christian environment. We realize all children develop at a different rate - each child’s development is uniquely their own and will be handled as such. We believe there should be balanced social, emotional, spiritual, physical and cognitive growth. To accomplish this growth, enrichment activities, games, manipulates, stories and songs will be experienced. We will provide an opportunity for children to learn through their play with a balance of self-discovery and teacher directed activities.
Hours of Operation
9:00 - 1:00 pm, daily
Programs
| Three Year Old |
2 Day, 3 Day and 4 Day classes |
| Four Year Old |
3 Day, 4 Day and 5 Day classes |
| Half-day Kindergarten |
Monday - Friday |
2010-2011 Monthly Tuition
2 Day 3 year old $160
3 Day 3 year old $225
4 Day 3 year old $298
Children must be 3 years of age on or before September 1st
3 Day 4 year old $225
4 Day 4 year old $298
5 Day 4 year old $341
Children must be 4 years of age on or before September 1st.
Half Day Kindergarten $400
Must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2010
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Open Registration for 2010-2011
Enrollment Forms for are available in the church office and below. Please print forms and read the directions carefully.
All three forms are required for Preschool Registration:
Half Day Kindergarten
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All children in preschool must be potty trained before the first day of school. Families with more than one child attending AFUM Preschool will receive a $10 discount on the 2nd
child’s monthly tuition.
Preschool Applications and Admissions
All children require completion of an enrollment application and receipt of a $125.00 non-refundable registration fee per application. Upon enrollment, a copy of each child’s birth certificate must be on file in the Preschool Office. Immunization Form 3231 is required to be on file with us within thirty days of the start of school. An annual Special Events fee of $50.00 is due with the first month’s tuition.
Kindergarten Applications and Admissions
All children require completion of an enrollment application and receipt of a $275.00 non-refundable registration/activity fee per application. Upon enrollment, a copy of each child’s birth certificate must be on file in the Preschool Office. Immunization Form 3231 is required to be on file with us within thirty days of the start of school.
Parent Handbook
Termination of Enrollment
A one-month written notice of withdrawal is required. You will be responsible for one month’s tuition unless notice is given to the director one month prior to withdrawal. No tuition refunds will be given for the month of May.
Curriculum
We know that at each stage of life, children take on special development challenges related to their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Our curriculum teaches children social skills through active learning. All learning is individualized at the child’s own pace to promote school readiness.
Play
We believe “Guided Play” is how children learn best. During guided play, children will:
- Meet new friends
- Learn to share the adult’s attention
- Paint at the easel
- Build with materials
- Play with toys
- Look at books
- Become independent
- Learn social skills needed to play
- Become introduced to God, Jesus and the Bible
- Listen, move and sing to music
- Learn to finish one task before moving on to another one
- Compare and contrast experiences
- Explore how things work
- Learn to listen and follow directions
- Develop and expand language capabilities
Music
The children in Preschool and Kindergarten classes attend music. Here they learn instruments, sing songs, and prepare for upcoming performances that are given throughout the year.
These performances include a Thanksgiving Feast, Christmas Program, Easter Service and 4’s Graduation.
Computer
All students attend computer once a week. Here our computer teacher instructs the basics of navigating a computer through interactive games.
Science Lab
Our weekly science lab is attended by our 4 years old and Kindergarten. We use the phonics based Quirkles science curriculum.
Chapel
All students attend chapel once a week. The service includes a brief Bible story, songs and a short prayer. We utilize the Gospel Light Bible curriculumn in developing
our themes and Bible lessons.
Special Events
Curriculum Day, Parent Orientation, Book Fair, Storytellers, Magicians, Thanksgiving Feast, Christmas Pageant, Weekly Chapel,Small Town, Art Show, Easter Celebration, Fun Day, Pre-K Graduation
Alpharetta First United Methodist Preschool admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin.
