As a Christian based preschool, we believe that God has created each child with their own unique personalities and characteristics.  We believe that a child needs spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and creative experiences to aid in the child's total development.  We believe that having your child in our program is a privilege and we strive to use God's word, our actions, and our attitudes to ensure a safe and loving environment for the children entrusted in our care.

Programs

Pre-K Program (ratio 10:1)

The purpose of our PreK Program is to help prepare your child for kindergarten.  We do this by providing a range of age appropriate activities to lay a foundation in: language and communication; emergent literacy and writing; cognitive, motor, social and emotional development.  To aid in our instruction, we use the bible based curriculum Wee Learn, Cooperative Learning and organizing the environment with a variety of centers that foster a child's natural desire to learn.  Christian values are emphasized through the curriculum, prayer, Bible stories, chapel time and an environment where your child is respected and valued.:

Child must be 4 by September 1st and be potty trained.

PreK is 5 Days a week.
(M-F) 9:00AM - 12:00PM
We are a VPK Provider so the state pays your child's tuition if they meet the age and residency requirements.

Preschool Program (ratio 10:1)

The purpose of our Preschool Program is to continue to emphasize socials skills while allowing children to learn through discovery.  With the teacher's subtle guidance, the children will be introduced to: colors, shapes, letters, numbers, music, art, and circle time.  The rooms are setup with different centers to allow learning to happen through hands-on activities.  Christian values are emphasized through prayer, Bible stories, chapel time, and most importantly our actions.

Child must be 3 by September 1st and be potty trained.

• 3 days a week $150 per month
  (Mon., Wed., Fri.) 9AM to Noon

• 2 days a week $100 per month
  (Tues. & Thurs.) 9AM to Noon

• 5 Days a week $230 per month

A $40 non-refundable registration fee is required to enroll your child in Preschool Program.

Lunch Bunch is available for our Preschool and PreK children, Mon-Thurs. from noon to 2 PM.  This is purely a social time for the children.  You provide your child's lunch and the cost is $5.00 per day.

Mother's Day Out

The purpose of Mother's Day Out is to provide a program where children can interact with other children and adults in a safe, loving Christian environment.  Here they can start to learn important social skills such as: sharing, taking turns, using their words, listening, and following directions.

One Year Old Program: (Birthday by August 1st, ratio 5:1)

• 1 day per week - $50.00 a month
  (Friday 9AM - noon)
• 2 days per week - $100.00 a month
  (Mon./Wed. or Tue./Thurs. 9AM - noon)

Two Year Old Program (Birthday by August 1st, ration 8:1)

• 3 days per week - $150.00 a month
  (Mon., Wed., Fri. 9AM - noon)
• 2 days per week - $100.00 a month
  (Tue. & Thurs. 9AM - noon)

A $40 non-refundable registration fee is required to enroll your child in the Mother's Day Out Program.

For More Information:

Shalimar Methodist Preschool
Karen Jadin (Director)
(850) 651-0721
preschool@shalimar-umc.org
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