Nichols-Bethel Christian Pre-School Learning Center is sponsored by the church. Programs for 3 year olds and 4 year olds are taught by Joy Richardson, Jennifer Holcomb, and Regan Blades.

Our programs include a five day four year old program from 9:15am to 11:45am; a three day four year old program (M, W, F) from 12:30pm to 3:00pm; and a three year old program (T, Th) from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.

For twenty-nine years, Nichols-Bethel United Methodist Pre-School has provided a nurturing, educational environment for three- and four-year old children. Our aim is to provide a pre-school curriculum, in a Christian atmosphere, consistent with the traditional values of the United Methodist Church. We strive to meet the individual needs of your child, recognizing him/her as a special person with varying needs and abilities. We are interested in helping your child develop a good self-image. We will encourage him/her to use good manners, to share, and to be kind to others.

The Pre-School curriculum includes activities intended to stimulate your child’s emotional, social, physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth. Specific areas will include science, art, music, finger plays, games, stories, Bible Stories, flannel-board stories,  letter and number activities, snack time, outdoor activities, cooking, field trips (4’s) , dramatic play, and opportunities to meet community helpers and resource people (3’s & 4’s). Basic concepts (color, size, shape, etc.), skills and processes (organizing, developing eye-hand coordination, matching, etc.) are part of our program.  We will work on letter and number recognition in groups and individually, including recognizing  and writing  his/her own name (4s).

An integral part of the curriculum will focus on Christian education. This will be on a pre-school level, consistent with the United Methodist teaching materials. Each day the children will participate in a brief worship service in the Sanctuary.

We are now accepting registration for the 2010-2011 school year.  For registration purposes, please contact Regan Blades by phone (410-519-8953) or email (LNRBlades@comcast.net).

For other information, call Jennifer Holcomb at 410-551-7011, Joy Richardson at 410-266-6925, or Regan Blades at 410-519-8953.