The First United Methodist Church has had a preschool program since 1959. The school is licensed and approved by the State of Michigan.
Three year olds attend preschool on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Four year olds attend preschool on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Children must reach the required age by December 1st of the year they are enrolled.
Through play, art, science, music and literature, we strive to provide a stimulating environment in which each child will grow at his own pace. Our teacher-child ratio is one to eight for our three- and four-year-old groups, and one to ten for our five-year-old group. This allows our caring staff to provide individual attention while helping the child understand the world around him, satisfying his curiosity, and developing a good self image.
Our program utilizes four classrooms, a kitchen, a large activity room, an auditorium with stage, and an outdoor playground. We visit the Bloomfield Hills Schools' Farm and Cranbrook Science Center.
Our Enrichment Program has been designed for five year olds who would benefit from an extra year of developmental growth before entering Kindergarten. These classes are held Monday through Friday afternoons from 12:15 to 2:45 p.m. The program is designed to allow the child to achieve success while working in an environment that enhances self confidence and a positive, healthy attitude toward learning. The children enjoy a variety of field trips throughout the school year, including a bakery, fish market, fire station and Cranbrook Science Center.
Registration for the following fall program takes place in January. Contact the director for information or to arrange a tour of the school.
Phone: 248-646-4889
Preschool Director: Paula Darany
Enrichment Director - Julie Busch