Mission Statement:
The Hillsboro Methodist Preschool is a Christian preschool. Jesus Christ is exalted with the purpose of preparing the children emotionally, socially, physically, spiritually and academically for the entrance into Kindergarten.
Our Goals:
*Development of a positive self-concept through a loving and accepting atmosphere.
*Promotion of self-confidence and independence in an away-from-home situation.
*Development of socialization skills.
*Stimulation of creativity.
*Development of motor coordination.
*Provision of a learning environment fostering growth in language development and related reading readiness, science and number concepts and art/music/drama experience.
*To enrich the lives of children with the love of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Eligibility:
The Hillsboro Methodist Preschool is open to children who are three to five years of age by September 1st of the school year. They will need to be three by September 1st of the year you wish them to start.
Operating days/hours & Fees:
Our program is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
A registration fee of $40 along with an application is due upon enrollment. (Contact Preschool for application.)
Our program hours are as follows. Half-day, 8-11 a.m. Full-day, 8 a.m.-2:45 p.m. (which includes nap time)
*Full-day students will need to bring a lunch box (daily) and a nap mat for daily use.
Our Tuition costs are, Half Day/$100 a month and Full Day/$200 a month
Our program start date is always the Wednesday after Labor Day and we are in attendance until the third Thursday in May (last day subject to change by a week).
Teachers:
Michelle Brown (since 2011) and Brittany Beeler (since 2020)
Together they work to prepare the children emotionally, socially, physically, spiritually and academically for the entrance into Kindergarten. They provide activities that will focus on language and math concepts, academic readiness, bible lessons and a routine/schedule with transitions to their day.
Contact Information:
If interested in the Hillsboro Methodist Preschool for your child, please contact the church Administrative Assistant, Chris Gutierrez at (217)532-3734. He will collect a little information from you, such as, your child's name, birth date, your phone number and address and give the information to the teachers and you will be contacted by them.
