Helping children become engaged,
lifelong learners through a play-based experience.
About UCUMC Weekday School Preschool Program
· We are a Part-Day Preschool Program that runs from 9am to 1pm
· Our Extended Day Program (space permitting) runs from 1pm to 5pm. Your child must be enrolled in our Morning Program to attend our Extended Day Program
· Our Preschool strictly follows the August 31st date that the State of North Carolina uses to determine which age level class a student is in for the school year.
· Our Program begins after Labor Day in September and Ends Before Memorial Day in May
· Our Program uses Brightwheel for:
*Online Billing and Payments
*Communication between the WDS, teachers, and parents
*For sharing important Forms and Policy Information
About UCUMC Weekday School Curriculum
Our Preschool is a Play-Based Christian program
· Faith- Students are exposed to and taught basic Bible lessons, verses, thoughts, and truths through stories, songs, prayer, and attending Chapel Services.
· Free Play- To socialize and learn Sharing and Cooperation skills
· Learning Centers- Sensory Tables, Games, Puzzles, and Dramatic Play
· Circle Time- Group Reading, Weather Reports, Show and Tell
· Gross Motor Play- Outdoor playgrounds and Indoor Gym Play during inclement weather.
· Private Pre-K Experience - Helps prepare children for kindergarten.
· Enrichment:
Music Class twice a month with our Music Teacher
Art- Exploratory art experiences that encourage creativity and imagination
Visits from
Fire Department and Police
Farm Animals
Music Man
Children’s Theater
Shannon Long
Director
Shannon has her undergraduate degree in Special Education and Master’s degree in Learning Disabilities. Shannon spent 17 years as a lead classroom teacher, before becoming Assistant Director in 2018 and the Director in 2021.
STAFF
WDS staff members are committed to loving, caring, and encouraging all of our children. Our teachers work at UCUMC because they have a passion for preschool-aged children. Our teachers have many years of experience working with preschool-aged children or in a school setting.
All of our teachers are trained in CPR and have periodic background checks.
