West Chester Church Preschool Program

Our Mission

West Chester Church Preschool strives to provide a nurturing environment where quality education addresses the developmental, emotional, cognitive and spiritual needs of each child.

A Caring Ministry

The Children’s Center at West Chester United Methodist Church is a preschool and education ministry that began in 1987 with a tradition of providing quality and affordable education for children. Small classes led by qualified teachers insure individualized attention for optimal child development.  All programs will teach your child about their relationship with God in a nurturing way to promote religion readiness, Periodically during the school calendar, a pastor will join the children in the chapel for a story or song.

Curriculum

Our curriculum includes both self-directed and teacher-directed activities 
designed to:

  • Build self confidence

  • Enhance social interaction

  • Develop vocabulary

  • Improve fine and gross motor skills

  • Encourage recognition of shapes, colors, numbers and letters

  • Promote interest in books, crafts, music and people

  • Introduce new ideas &

  • Increase school-readiness skills.

3 Year Old Program

(3 years old by September 1st and potty trained)
Tuesday and Thursday; 9am to 12pm

Three year olds at West Chester Preschool are likely to be attending a structured school for the first time. We emphasize sharing, taking turns, and listening through play with activities designed to ensure a positive first-school experience. Activities each day include crafts, painting, music, imaginative play and reading.

4 Year Old Program

(4 years old be September 1st)
Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 9am to 12pm

Four year olds are involved in tasks that prepare them for a kindergarten program. Developing independence, self-confidence and the desire to learn will be emphasized in group and individual activities. Various stations each day will help develop small motor, large motor and social skills.

Find out more …

Begin the inquiry process by contacting our Director, Donna Thornton, at 610-692-5256.

A personal interview and tour will acquaint you with our preschool in order to give you the opportunity to ask questions and meet our staff. Financial information and enrollment procedures will be shared with you at that time as well.

The West Chester United Methodist Preschool is an equal opportunity employer and caregiver. Persons will be hired and children accepted to the school regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disabilities.