ABOUT US
The Philosophy of the Cary Methodist Preschool is to provide children with a Christian environment that is developmentally appropriate and focuses on the whole child, emphasizing socialization and learning through interaction with his/her environment. Our curriculum incorporates a variety of learning activities based on the Illinois Early Learning Standards. Cary Methodist Preschool is licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and meets or exceeds the minimum standards set by them for:
- Facility
- Staff
- Health and safety
- Nutrition
- Ratios
- Record keeping
OUR CURRICULUM
Cary Methodist Preschool bases its curriculum on the development of the whole child, emphasizing socialization and learning through active involvement with his/her environment. In all classes, teachers provide developmentally appropriate activities and materials to help children learn and grow at their own pace. Teachers combine structured daily routines with free-choice activity times, allowing children to explore their own creativity while relying on the comfort of predictable routines.
Each session includes a circle time, center activities, snack, story time, music and fine and large motor activities.
Circle Time is an opportunity for the children to practice their listening skills as the teacher and the children share ideas and discuss the topic of the day.
Center Activities allow the children to choose from a variety of activities in the following centers; dramatic play, blocks, books, manipulatives, art, math, science, and a sand and water table.
Story and Music Time promotes creative expression, listening skills and language development.
Large Motor activities include outside play on our climbing equipment. If the weather doesn't permit outdoor play, we often use indoor equipment such as the parachute, games with balls or beanbags, or an active music activity.
The Writing Table is an area where markers, crayons, pencils, scissors, and paper are available for children to use on a daily basis
Each session includes a circle time, center activities, snack, story time, music and fine and large motor activities.
Circle Time is an opportunity for the children to practice their listening skills as the teacher and the children share ideas and discuss the topic of the day.
Center Activities allow the children to choose from a variety of activities in the following centers; dramatic play, blocks, books, manipulatives, art, math, science, and a sand and water table.
Story and Music Time promotes creative expression, listening skills and language development.
Large Motor activities include outside play on our climbing equipment. If the weather doesn't permit outdoor play, we often use indoor equipment such as the parachute, games with balls or beanbags, or an active music activity.
The Writing Table is an area where markers, crayons, pencils, scissors, and paper are available for children to use on a daily basis
OUR STAFF
Amanda Elliott, Teacher
Terrific 2's |
Chris McKenna, Teacher
Terrific 2's |
Amy Donlea, Teacher
Terrific 2's and 3 Year Olds |
Amy Tellock, Teacher
3 Year Olds |
Laura Collier, Teacher
Pre-K 4's and 5's and Stay 'n Play |
Lori Deasy, Teacher
Pre-K 4's and 5's and Stay 'n Play |
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
9:00 - 9:15am - Handwashing, arrival, greetings
9:15 - 9:30am - Circle Time & Activities include greeting of children, introduction of curriculum areas and theme being introduced that day, calendar (for 4's & Pre-K classes), weather, show 'n tell, explanation of activity centers available that day.
9:30 - 10:45am - Center Time - Children choose from the following teacher prepared activity centers: Art, Math activities, Manipulatives, Dramatic Play, Block Play, Reading Center, Writing Table, Water Table activities, Light Table Activities and Snack.
10:45 - 10:50am - Clean-Up & All children participate in clean up time.
10:50 - 11:10am - Second Circle Time. Activities include music, stories, finger plays, or learning games.
11:10 - 11:30am - Playground/Large Motor. Children will play outside or inside (weather permitting).
9:15 - 9:30am - Circle Time & Activities include greeting of children, introduction of curriculum areas and theme being introduced that day, calendar (for 4's & Pre-K classes), weather, show 'n tell, explanation of activity centers available that day.
9:30 - 10:45am - Center Time - Children choose from the following teacher prepared activity centers: Art, Math activities, Manipulatives, Dramatic Play, Block Play, Reading Center, Writing Table, Water Table activities, Light Table Activities and Snack.
10:45 - 10:50am - Clean-Up & All children participate in clean up time.
10:50 - 11:10am - Second Circle Time. Activities include music, stories, finger plays, or learning games.
11:10 - 11:30am - Playground/Large Motor. Children will play outside or inside (weather permitting).
WHERE WE ARE LOCATED
500 N. First Street
Cary, IL 60013
Cary, IL 60013
