McKendree Weekday Preschool
770.339.7040

 
Preschool Payments
Make a preschool tuition payment make payment.
 

 
Our purpose
To  help children develop their social, physical, emotional and spiritual selves in a Christian atmosphere. We recognize and acknowledge that God has uniquely created each child enrolled in our program. Students enhance their experiences through art, music and classroom activities. Research and experience confirm that a positive learning environment facilitates the development of each child according to his particular needs, interests and unique abilities. Therefore, our aim is to aid development by providing a background of rewarding and positive experiences. We have programs for children on various days of the week. Our programs start after Labor Day and end the week before Gwinnett County Schools. We, otherwise, follow the Gwinnett County School calendar throughout the year.
 
Our Programs
The McKendree UMC Preschool offers classes for children ages 2-5 and younger children with two Mother's Morning Out (MMO) programs. The Little Me class is for children 12 to 18 months and MMO is for children 18 to 24 months. To partcipate in Little Me, your child must be 12 months by December 31; for MMO, your child must be 18 months by September 1.
 

Our Curriculum
A well-rounded curriculum is available at our preschool. We are interested in working with the whole child. Cognitive skills, language development, fine and gross motor skills, social interactions, and emotional and spiritual growth are the areas of emphasis in our curriculum. As the children progress through the curriculum, they will also grow in the areas of self-esteem and self-discipline. We will not push your child. We are here to guide and encourage. An outline of specific topics is published in our handbook.
 

About Our School
The McKendree UMC Preschool has been educating children since 1988. Many of our teachers (including ALL teachers in the four year old classes) have college degrees in education.
 

Teacher-Student Ratios
Our teacher-student ratios are lower than many other preschool and daycare programs. 

  • MMO is 2 teachers to 10 children.
  • The ratio for two and three year old children is 2 teachers to 12 children.
  • The ratio for four year old children is on average 2 teachers to 18 children. By way of comparison, the Georgia Pre-K program (not offered at McKendree) uses a 2:24 ratio.
 

School Year
The McKendree UMC Preschool generally follows the Gwinnett County School calendar, with the following exceptions.

  • Our school year generally starts the week after Labor Day.
  • We observe Good Friday as a school holiday.
  • Our school year ends around one week before the Gwinnett County Schools
 

Class Schedule
For the 2's, 3's, and Kindergarten, a variety of class times are provided:

  • Little Me - Mondays 9AM - 1PM
  • MMO - Tues/Thurs - 9 AM until Noon
  • 2's - Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM-1 PM
  • 2's - Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 AM-1 PM
  • 3's - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 AM-1 PM
  • 3's - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 AM-1 PM
  • 3's - Wednesday and Friday 9AM - 1 PM
  • 3's -  Monday through Friday 9 AM - 1 PM
  • 4's - Monday through Friday 9 AM-1 PM
  • 4's - Monday through Thursday 9 AM-1 PM
  • 4's - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 AM-1 PM
  • Kindergarten - Monday through Friday 9AM-1PM
 

Specials
Art and Music are integral parts of our daily activities. In addition, all 3's and 4's have special weekly Music classes with our Music teacher. 3's and 4's also have a weekly Art class with our Art teacher; while 2s have a weekly Movement class.

Chapel is held weekly for all 3's and 4's and monthly for 2s. Chapel includes Bible stories and songs led by the Music teacher or the pastoral staff.

Field trips and special in-house programs are scheduled throughout the year to enhance curriculum topics.

Special programs for parents are held at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Graduation.
 

Tuition
The costs for the McKendree Preschool program are:

  • Little Me: $90 per month
  • MMO: $135 per month
  • 2's: $130 - $175 per month
  • 3's: $135-$200 per month
  • 4's: $160-$205 per month
  • Kindergarten - $260 per month
 

 Kindergarten
As children move into our kindergarten program at McKendree United Methodist, we will continue to build on those skills acquired at preschool and strive to provide an excellent foundation where the children's love for learning is encouraged and nurtured. Cost is $260 per month.

Availability/Preschool Openings
Please contact the McKendree UMC Preschool office at 770.339.7040.