Westwood United Methodist Preschool & Parent Toddler Program

From the Director:

Our curriculum goals include: Social/emotional development - developing independence and self-confidence, making friends and being part of a group. Cognitive Development - solving problems, asking questions, thinking logically. Language Development - using words to communicate, listening and participating in conversations, recognizing letters and beginning writing. Physical Development - large and small muscle development.

Goals include
Helping your child to:
Get along with others
Be self confident and respectful
Enjoy learning
Be creative
Make decisions
Do well in school
Develop physical skills
Become enthusiastic learners

The Westwood United Methodist Preschool opened in 1988. It is the philosophy of the school to foster independence of thought, personal worth and responsibility, and a spirit of mutual helpfulness. In keeping with our developmental philosophy, classes and groups are kept small enough so that children can be taught in accordance with their needs and abilities while learning to function effectively and responsibly within a group. All of this is supported by a close and open relationship with parents based on mutual interest in their child. The school welcomes all children regardless of ethnic background, nationality or religion.

The daily schedule is planned with the following goals in mind: We want your child to feel secure and independent, to be able to move easily and confidently from one activity to another, to provide a variety of learning experiences. A typical day includes: choice time, group meetings, outdoor play, story time, music, snack, and lunch. Classroom learning centers include: Literacy, Math, Discovery, Art, Dramatic Play, and Blocks.

Monthly newsletters.
Weekly Curriculum updates for each classroom.
Twice a year parent conferences (or when needed.)
E-mail updates from office or room parents.
Intake meeting and pre visits before your child starts.

I like to work with each family individually to ease the transition from home to school.

Many children move up from our Parent & Toddler or Toddler & Friends program so they are used to coming here.