Children's Place - Preschool
A Ministry of Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church

Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Licensed by the State of Florida #DC-3123-S

An Early Childhood Program Serving Toddlers, Preschoolers & Pre-kindergardners dedicated to the nurturing, growth and happiness of children. Reflecting the Church's mission to serve families, especially during early childhood when the basic patterns for coping with life are formed.

About The Children's Place

The Children's Place Preschool is a program for children ages 6 months to Pre-Kindergarten, located at the Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church at 75 Fairpoint Drive and 4115 Soundside Drive. Our Preschool is a special part-time children's program developed using researched child development principles. We emphasize the teaching of Christian values through well-grounded principles of current child development principles. MAIN PROGRAM HOURS ARE: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, andTuesday, Thursdayclasses are available We also offer optional Early Play (7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.) and Stay and Play (1:00 p.m. - 2.:00 p.m.) care for an additional fee. Our classes are currently filled for the 2008-2009 calendar year however feel free to fill out an application and we will contact you if space becomes available. Enrollment Form 2008-2009 School Calendar Discipline Policy Permission to Phtotograph Form

Soundside Staff

Fairpoint Staff

In our programs, you will see:

• Frequent, positive, warm interactions among adults and children
• Planned learning activities appropriate to children's age and development
• Specially trained teachers
• Enough adults to respond to individual children
• Many varied age appropriate materials
• A healthy and safe environment for children
• Nutritious snacks
• Regular communication with parents who are welcome visitors at all times
• Effective administration
• Ongoing, systematic evaluation

About our Accreditation

You have chosen an early childhood program for your child that is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)and is a ministry of the Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church. NAEYC administers the largest and most widely recognized national, voluntary, professionally sponsored accreditation system for all types of early childhood school and child care centers. NAEYC is the nation's largest organization of early childhood educators.

Early Childhood programs accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs - NAEY's accreditation department - have voluntarily undergone a comprehensive process of internal self-study, invited external professional review to verify compliance with the Criteria for High-Quality Early Childhood Programs, and been found to be in substantial compliance with the Criteria. A copy of the Criteria can be obtained from NAEYC's Academy.

To obtain more information, please contact NAEYC at www.naeyc.org.
Other Informational Links www.dcf.state.fl.us/childcare

If you are looking for a place for your child or an opportunity to become involved in this wonderful ministry please contact: