Started in 1964, Spring Valley Methodist Preschool has a long history of teaching young children. We are currently pursuing a new accreditation with NACCP - The National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs. Their Web site is www.naccp.org. We are licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Child Care Licensing Division.

We are currently accepting applications for the Fall 2008 school year. This program provides a strong preschool education and care in a nurturing Christian environment, dedicated to guiding each child to become the unique child God credited him or her to be.

We offer:

Turtle Class

• 12 months (by August 31st and walking) to 23 months
• M-W-F class
• T-Th class

Crayon Class

• 24 months by August 31st
• M-W-F class
• T-Th class

Ponies Class and Butterflies Class

• 3 day 3s
• T-W-Th

Bears Class

• 5 day threes
• M-F

Ducks Class

• 4 day Pre-K
• M-Th

Mice Class and Clown Class

5 day Pre-K

M-F

All of the teaching staff are experienced, degreed and have the ability to relate to young children and their parents, as well as find pleasure in teaching young children. Each year teachers receive a minimum of 20 hours of additional training.

Concepts and skills are taught through the use of learning centers and circle time. Lesson plans are created around developmentally appropriate thematic units and include the following:

• Early literacy - reading and writing skills
• Creative arts - art and music
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• Large and small motor skills
• Health and safety

Our goal is to help your child know that school is a positive place to be and a place where he/she can experience success. We want all children to leave our school with a positive attitude toward learning.