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Contact us: 812-378-2825
Fax: 812-378-2828
email: kjohnson@fumccolumbus.org
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Learning
Tree Preschool/First United Methodist Church Childcare Ministry
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 Preschool will
abide by the guidelines set by the State of Indiana for Registered
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Our Mission Statement
Learning Tree Preschool
(LTP) is a developmental, child-centered, multi-ethnic school.
Children receive developmentally appropriate instruction
in motor, socio-emotional, language, and academic skills.
The mission of LTP 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 LTP.
- 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 LTP to make their
child's school experiences a success.
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