This program has been established by the First United Methodist Church of Decatur as a service to the community. Our purpose is to provide physical, intellectual, and emotional care in a loving, christian environment. First United Methodist Preschool does not discriminate on the basis of religion, gender, race, color or national origin.

Mondays and Wednesdays
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
September – May

Contact

For more information, contact Bonnie Hubbard at 940-389-9247 or [email protected].

Bonnie is our Preschool Director/Lead Teacher and teaches the 4-year-old class.

Bonnie is a graduate of Texas A&M University and has been a public school teacher for six years.

Amber is a graduate of the University of North Texas and has been a public school teacher for four years.

1. To affirm that each child is a child of God.
2. To see each child as an individual.
3. To respond lovingly to the needs of each child.
4. To constantly emphasize the essential goodness of each child and the power of love to teach us all.

1. To help the child feel good about himself/herself.
2. To help the child learn to get along with others.
3. To develop the natural curiosity of each child by letting him/her explore and discover for himself/herself.
4. To help the child become aware of and to use his/her senses.
5. To help the child develop good work habits.
6. To help each child to develop self-control.
7. To help each child develop muscular coordination.
8. To help each child to express himself/herself through music.
9. To introduce concepts in math, writing, and reading only as each child is ready for them.
10. To help each child become aware of the existence of a loving God through a loving environment.