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Contact us: 812-378-2825
Fax: 812-378-2828
email: kjohnson@fumccolumbus.org
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Learning
Tree School/First United Methodist Church Childcare Ministry
(FUMCM) was established by First United Methodist Church (FUMC)
in 1980 as a nurturing ministry of this congregation to families
in our community. We believe that each child is a child
of God and should have every opportunity to develop physically,
intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually to his/her
fullest potential.
As a
Registered Childcare Ministry, Learning Tree School (FUMCM) will
abide by the guidelines set by the State of Indiana for Registered
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Our Mission Statement
FUMCM is a developmental,
child-centered, multi-ethnic school. Children receive developmentally
appropriate instruction in motor, socio-emotional, language,
and academic skills.
The mission of FUMCM
is to create an atmosphere in which children can develop curiosity,
independence, self-confidence, creativity, and social skills
through teacher-directed and self-initiated activities. This
can best be done through an age-appropriate curriculum and close
family/child/teacher interaction.
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Our Beliefs
- All children learn according
to thier unique learning styles.
- Children learn through
hands-on experiences created and facilitated by the staff.
- Children learn best
when provided a variety of experiences.
- Age-appropriate materials
and activities must be available to children for self-initiated
play.
- Helping children develop
independent skills will assist the child in meeting with success.
- Children work/learn
best when they are in classrooms with small child/staff ratios.
- A competent staff is
critical for the success of FUMCM.
- Communication from the
staff to parent/guardian and parent/guardian to staff concerning
each child's development is crucial.
- Quality care must be
provided at a competitive, affordable cost to all children.
- Parents/guardians must
be aware of, supportive of, and involved in FUMCM to make their
child's school experiences a success.
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Our Board
Jenny Gilley, Chairperson
Carmen Collier,
Co-Chairperson
Monica Federle, Secretary
Monica Federle,
Finance Manager
Kristi Ayers
Sue Ellen Brown
Jessica Fillenworth
Sue Henderson
April Ige
Carmen LaSell
Jessica Niese
Jennifer Shaver
Karen Johnson, LTS Director
Amy Terry, LTS Assistant Director
Sarah Campbell, FUMC Co-Director of Children's
Ministries
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