FUMC Preschool
& Child Care Center

License #490110699

*If you want to pay your tuition online or make a donation to our Preschool
scroll all the way down!

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Fall Enrollment (ages 2-5) Now Open!

Part Days:
8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Full Days:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Since 1992, the First United Methodist Church of Santa Rosa, as part of a community outreach program, has provided an affordable, comprehensive child care program in a nurturing, Christian environment. We welcome all families regardless of race, religion, gender, ability, national or ethnic origin.
("Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them, for it is such as these that the Kingdom of Heaven belongs." Matthew 19:14)

*Parents will receive a copy of our Health and Safety Plan, based on the CDC and CA Licensing Guidelines for COVID-19 times. This booklet will give parents a sense of what to expect in our new operations, e.g., Health Checks at the door, mask requirements, cleaning protocols, etc.

*Click to see Health and Safety Plan

Welcome! We're so glad you found us!

  • Our Teachers

    We have a special place here. Our teachers are very dedicated to creating an engaging and loving program for young children, ages 2-5. See staff bios.

  • Our Curriculum

    We are a combination of preschool and child care. We offer the theme-based curriculum activities in the mornings, and then we continue to offer a rich environment in which children can explore and play all throughout the day.

  • Preschool or Child Care

    Is there a difference between preschool and child care? Not necessarily.

  • Our Focus

    When the focus is on children's development, there are opportunities for children to practice their skills all day long. And our teachers meet to discuss each child's development each month, based on the approach of "The Sooner the Better" program.

We offer…

  • Flexible schedule.

    The schedule you need! You pick the days you need, based on your schedule, where space is available. [Minimum 2 days/week. And, as your schedule changes over the years, we accommodate as best we can.]

  • Options to choose from.

    Drop-in days. [Part-Day and Full-Day options for enrolled children.]

  • Close relationships.

    Excellent Teacher-Child Ratios

  • Class for 2s.

    A program for 2 year olds! [We help with potty training, too.]

  • Excellent teachers.

    Teachers' education, experience and tenure.

  • Prep for Pre-K.

    Pre-K prep for 4 year olds including "Handwriting Without Tears" curriculum and other readiness preparation.

  • Structured curriculum.

    Theme-based curriculum - including holiday celebrations.

  • Exciting Themes.

    Community Workers' Theme, all throughout the year - firefighters, pizza makers, school bus drivers, dental hygienists, nurses, doctors, veterinarians, etc. We love these visits!

  • Fun!

    Lots of PLAY! Lots of outside play, too. [And a huge GYM for cold or rainy days!]​

  • *We are closed for major holidays, one week in August and a Holiday break from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day.

Parent Involvement & Special Events

  • Preschool Board

  • Ice Cream Social

  • Back-to-School Night

  • Community Worker Visits

  • Winter & Spring Concerts

  • Thanksgiving Family Potluck

  • Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction

  • Bike Days

  • Annual Luau

Contact the Preschool

For more information, please contact the Director, Diane Wikse, M.Ed., at (707) 546-7012 or email preschool@fumcsantarosa.org or via our contact form below. Tours by appointment.

 

Pay Your Preschool Tuition or Make a (with a memo) “Donation to FUMC Preschool”

We request that you cover the processing fee so we can continue to offer this option.
*We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, EIN 94-1294929.