Centra​l United Methodist Preschool

803 Wadsworth St
​Radford, VA 24141
540-731-1871

2018-2019 Registration Save the Date

Central Preschool will have registration for the 2017-2018 school year on the following dates:
Week One
 April 3-6
Central United Methodist Church members and active church attendees’ children and grandchildren and Central United Methodist Preschool Board members’ children and grandchildren. 
 

Week Two
April 9-13
Monday- Currently enrolled children returning for another year and siblings of children currently enrolled in program.
 
Wednesday – children of families previously enrolled in program (not currently enrolled).
 

Week Three
April 16-20
 
Open to the community; Enrollment is based on a first-come basis.

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Registration forms will be put into cubbies the week of March 19th.
They will also be available on registration day.
A $50 non-refundable registration fee must be included.
Registration must be done on site by a parent or guardian
Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis until all available spots are filled.
Thank you for your continued support of CUMC's Pre-school! 
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14

Philosophy

Our objective is to provide your child with a loving and kind environment in which his/her fullest growth potential will be realized.

Curriculum

The curriculum at Central Preschool centers on
​first-hand, direct experiences that are appropriate for young children and their unique stages of development. It will incorporate opportunities for growth and development in the following areas:
- creative art
- dramatic play
- field trips
- indoor and outdoor free play
- literature and language skills
- math readiness
- music and rhythmic interpretation
- personal hygiene and safety
- physical development: gross and fine motor skills
- science and nature
- social awareness

What Makes Us Unique

- We currently offer the Music Makers program to each class once a month taught by Mrs. Alice Armentrout.

- Once a week preschool children participate in a short devotion and music time with the church pastor.
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- Central Methodist Preschool is licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services.

School Schedule

The preschool day begins at 8:45am and ends at 11:45am. The school year begins the day after Labor Day
and ends the Friday prior to Memorial Day.
Central Preschool follows the Radford City Public School Calendar throughout the school year for holidays
and inclement weather closings.
Registration is held in March for fall classes.
​(A birth certificate will be required on or before
​ orientation in August)

Staff

Central Methodist Preschool is staffed by three teachers and two teacher aides. Administration is by an on-site Program Director and the Central United Methodist Church Preschool Board.

Classes

Four Year Olds
  • Five Day Class
  • Three Day Class- Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Three Year Olds
  • Three Day Class
  • Two Day Class (If space permits, two and a half year olds may be accepted in this class.)
* Classes may vary according to yearly enrollment needs. Toilet training is a prerequisite for all children enrolled.

 Tuition* and Fees

 Two day classes...$90 per month
 Three day classes...$130 per month
 Five day classes...$200 per month

 Registration Fee...$50 (non-refundable)
 Music Fee...$27.00 per year

 *effective March 2008; tuition is reviewed annually and subject to change