LEARNING SHOULD BE FUN
Welcome to Spanish Fort United Methodist Preschool. This School is an important outreach ministry of our church as we try to serve the needs of our church family and the community. The program is organized on a non-profit basis, with fees being used to meet operating expenses. Any profit basis realized goes into equipment and supplies used during the program.
We will strive to meet the developmental needs of your child in all areas — physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual — in a caring, loving, and Christian atmosphere. The children will be exposed to numerous activities and games, which will enhance motor skills and coordination. Through music, art, drama, and Show and Tell children are encouraged to express their thoughts and feelings. They will learn basic shapes, colors, numbers and letters on the level best suited for their age group and development needs. Music and art will be basic in each age group. The children will be introduced to enrichment activities through their unit studies, which will help them to learn more about themselves and the world in which they live. Good stewardship of our world, as well as our personal belongings will be encouraged. Holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter will be in a positive manner with emphasis on the religious aspect of these special times.
We’re About The Little People…
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he shall not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6
OUR MISSION
- Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ
- Provide opportunities for meaningful worship
- Gather as a faith-based family
- Grow in our faith through Bible Study
- Share significant life events
- Serve our community
OUR HISTORY
Spanish Fort United Methodist Preschool (SFUMP) has been in existence since 1980 as an outreach program of Spanish Fort United Methodist Church. SFUMP strives to meet the educational and social needs of early childhood in a Christian atmosphere. Our goal is to expand the world of the child to include friends in the community, the church and home. Through a curriculum that is developmentally age appropriate, each child will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of readiness activities.
OUR TEACHERS
The preschool teachers at Spanish Fort United Methodist Preschool are passionate about your child’s happiness and growth. They’re dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment that cultivates self-esteem and the love of God.
Spanish Fort United Methodist Preschool is an opportunity to share their passion for life and Jesus while they awaken the wonder inside each and every child.
PROGRAM GOALS
To offer quality care in a developmentally appropriate environment where children are encouraged to learn according to their individual needs and interests. To foster each child’s sense of self, self-worth & confidence. To provide an environment for children that will serve to enrich their understanding and appreciation of their family, community & world about them. To facilitate a partnership with parents through effective and open communications concerning the welfare and development of the child.
OUR CULTURE
Let them be LITTLE, fill their hearts with LAUGHTER, help them GROW WINGS, nurture their sense of WONDER, inspire them to BELIEVE, LOVE them like there’s no tomorrow.
DAILY ACTIVITIES
8:55 a.m. – Arrival
Morning Work
Snack
Music
Motor Skills
Outside Play
Centers & Stories
12:00 p.m. – Dismissal / Pickup
WE ARE A NUT FREE CAMPUS | FOOD NOT PROVIDED
Meet Our Staff & Teachers
2023-24 Preschool
Spanish Fort United Methodist Preschool is excited to start a new school year and would like to make you aware of a few items:
Important Dates :
The dates for registration for the 2024-2025 school year have been set and are as follows:
Monday, January 22, 2024 – current SFUMP families
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – current SFUMP families
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 – SFUMC families and current waitlist families – 9:30, Fellowship Hall
Thursday, January 25, 2024 – Open to the public – 9:30, Fellowship Hall
If spots remain, after January 25, 2024, registration will be by appointment only.
Registration is an in-person event starting at 9:30 in the Fellowship Hall. The address is 6690 Spanish Fort Blvd. at the intersection of Highway 31 & Highway 225. The Fellowship Hall is the tan stucco building next to the sanctuary.
To find the listing for the classes that will be offered next year as well as pricing & fees, please visit the Tuition & Classes tab under Registration & Admissions. Please complete the application (located under Registration & Admissions tab) and bring it and the enrollment fee when you come to register. The enrollment fee places your child on a class roster for the next school year. If an application is received without an enrollment fee, no guarantee is made that a spot will be held for your child on a class roster. Enrollment fees are non-refundable. With our class sizes being small, it is highly recommended that you send in your application on or before Open Enrollment on Thursday, January 25th to ensure that your child will have a place in our school next year. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me at preschool@spanishfortumc.org or call 626-1380.
Holidays (No School):
Apart from the start and end of school SFUMP will follow the Baldwin County School Calendar. SFUMP will cancel classes if Baldwin County cancels classes.
Labor Day – Monday, September 4
Fall Break – Friday, October 6 thru Tuesday, October 10
Veteran’s Day – Friday, November 10
Thanksgiving Break – Monday, November 20 – Friday, November 24
Christmas Break – Friday, December 15 – Tuesday, January 2
MLK Jr. Holiday – Monday, January 15
Mardi Gras Break – Monday, February 12 – Friday, February 16
Spring Break – Monday, March 25 – Monday, April 1
Last Day of School & Pre-K Graduation – Friday, May 10
Special Events:
Our preschool will celebrate many holidays. If needed, we will send out links to Signup Genius for each event informing you of the date of your child’s class party/special snack and what you can sign up for your child to bring. These school parties are during school hours and usually just a special snack or a special school day. Parent’s will drop off and pick up like a normal school day.
We always love welcoming friends to our preschool family! If you would like more information, tours, pricing, or to inquire about class availability, please contact us at 251-626-1380 with any questions.
SFUMC Kiddie Corner
