Bakerstown United Methodist Church
5760 William Flinn Highway, Gibsonia PA 15044
Phone: 724-443-3184
Day School: 724-272-6032
Two Year Old Classes
2 Days – M/W or T/Th 9:00-11:30 am
The two year old program is an introduction to the classroom setting, focusing on social play experiences. This class is available to children who have reached the age of 2 by September 1st and attend without a parent or caregiver. Maximum 8 children
Three Year Old Classes
2 Days – T/Th or 3 Days – M/W/F 9:00-11:30 am
This program is available to children who have reached the age of three before September 1st and are potty-trained. While the primary focus of the program will be on fostering the child’s social and emotional development, our activities and games will include the mastery of basic, developmentally-appropriate cognitive skills. Maximum 12 children
Four Year Old Classes
3 Days – T/W/Th or 4 Days – M/T/W/Th 9:00-11:30am
This program is available to children who have reached the age of four before September 1st. Some students in the 4’s will transition to kindergarten, while others will complete another year of preschool. There will be a much more defined emphasis on cognitive development, including developmentally-appropriate literacy and mathematical skills, with the ultimate goal of kindergarten readiness. Journal writing, reading and math readiness, as well as social and emotional development will be covered daily. Maximum 12 children
Full Day Kindergarten
Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
A Christian based Kindergarten program that will offer students unique experiences every day that foster creativity, discovery, academic, social and emotional growth and a genuine love for learning. The warm, Christ- centered environment and closeness between day school families and staff will provide a quality, nurturing program that allows every child to be happy and successful. Our curriculum aligns with common core standards and provides lessons in reading, writing, phonics, math, science, and social studies. Maximum 12 children with 2 certified teachers
Lunch Bunch
Students in the 4-year-old classes are invited to pack a lunch and stay and play with friends after the preschool day ends. Lunch bunch runs from 11:30-1:00 select days beginning in October. The cost is $10 payable by cash or check that morning.
Parents Morning Out
Beginning in November, children are invited to pack a snack and attend a fun, play based preschool class on Friday mornings from 9:00-11:30. There will be play time, stories, crafts, recess, and snack time. This class is open to all ages 2-5. This is a great opportunity for busy moms and dads to have some time while the kids have fun! There is a 3 child minimum and a 10 child maximum. The cost is $20 payable by cash or check the day of the program.
Our list of Goals are skills we are working on all year long in our classes. These goals are pulled right from the Pennsylvania State Standards for Early Childhood Education. As the Standards are updated, we also update our curriculum. Our curriculum follows the Pennsylvania State Standards for Early Childhood Programs. We work directly with the local school districts ensuring a smooth transition into Kindergarten. Our highly qualified teachers send home weekly newsletters outlining their lessons for the week. There are weekly dynamic faith based lessons shared in each class. Our class sizes are small allowing more individualized attention. We have a Library/Story Play Room: Inspired by new story each month, the library is decorated from floor to ceiling to become the story for the children to “play the story”.
Contact the day school director Sharon Chapman at 724-272-6032 or director@bakerstownumc.org with any questions.
DAYSCHOOL REGISTRATION
2024-2025 REGISTRATION -- OPEN TO ALL for our 2 year old classes, 3 year old classes, 4 year old classes and Full Day Kindergarten classes.
Below is the registration form for you to complete and return with one month’s payment along with the $50.00 registration fee and the $25.00 enrichment fee. Once received, I will send an email confirmation. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Chapman at director@bakerstownumc.org or 724-272-6032. If your little one is moving onto public school Kindergarten or First Grade, please feel free to share with friends and neighbors looking for a Pre-K program or a Full Day Kindergarten.