The First Church Preschool

First Church Preschool follows the Connecticut Preschool Curriculum Framework and the Connecticut Preschool assessment Framework for implementing a developmentally appropriate educational program for children 3 to 4 years of age.

Mission Statement:

The Mission Statement of the Preschool program is:

1. to offer an active preschool educational
experience where growth and accomplishment
flourish;

2. to help children become aware of their
special abilities and individual worth as human
beings;

3. to encourage self confidence and channel a
child's curiosity and energies into meaningful
activities;

4. to foster friendships and social development
among children and teachers through humility,
respect, sharing, caring and a good sense of humor.

The preschool program provides a balance of structure and free choice activities, group and individual activities. Classroom materials offer a wide variety of areas for the children to explore. The program includes music, art, imaginative play, cooking, science, large and small motor activities, and readiness concepts in math and language activities. Each class attends a bi-weekly music program throughout the year, conducted by a trained music professional.