Cary Methodist Preschool is a Christian preschool in Cary, Illinois, founded in 1973, offering developmentally appropriate morning classes for children ages two through five. Programs include two- and three-year-old classes, Pre-K for four- and five-year-olds, and an optional Stay & Play extended-day lunch session.
Cary Methodist Preschool provides preschool education in a Christian environment with an emphasis on whole-child development through hands-on learning and social interaction. The program follows the Illinois Early Learning Standards and has been operating since 1973.
Instruction combines structured routines and free-choice activity time. Typical daily elements include circle time, center activities, snack, story and music time, and large- and fine-motor activities. Classroom centers listed include dramatic play, blocks, books, manipulatives, art, math, science, and sand and water activities; a writing table with crayons and paper is available daily.
A program for two-year-olds that provides a nurturing environment for children to begin separating from caregivers, interact with peers, and participate in age-appropriate play. In-house diapering services are available.
A three-year-old program focused on socialization, language development, and exposure to art, music, fine motor and large motor activities, with introduction to colors and shapes using the Frog Street Press Curriculum.
A Pre-K program that prepares four- and five-year-olds with activities in art, language, math, pre-reading, music, science, and motor skills, using the ABC Frog Street Press Curriculum to introduce letters and sounds.
An extended-day lunch and social program for children enrolled in the 3–5 year-old classes that emphasizes social skills and peer interaction.
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