Welcome to the weekday education program at the
Bellport United Methodist Church. For more than 50 years, our program
has been universally loved and respected. We provide a safe and
nurturing environment in which children have the opportunity to develop
socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively. We believe in
treating each child as an individual and utilizing the child's learning
style in order to achieve each child's fullest potential.
Your child will be welcomed with a smile, loved and nurtured, encouraged
to explore and play, and inspired to create and learn!
Our Program includes:
· New York State Certified Teachers
· Teachers’ assistants in each class
· Small classes by age group
· Center based activities
· Art, music, poetry, Library
· Science & nature experiences
· Early drop off during the school year
· Summer Programs
Fall Preschool Registration
Our preschool
offers bright, spacious classrooms with small class sizes. Each classroom
will have a teacher and a teacher’s assistant, to ensure your child
receives lots of personal attention! We offer a Pre-Kindergarten Program,
a Preschool Program, an Early Preschool Program, and a Toddler Program. Your
child can attend 2 days, 3 days or 5 days. We accept children from the ages
of 20 months to those who are not yet ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Program - 24 months old by 12/1
Our structured group learning program is designed to ease each child's
transition from home to school. This fosters socialization and independence
in your child. The Toddler program emphasizes social skills, and language
and communication development. We are also here to help with potty
training!
Early Preschool - 30 months to 40 months old
Early Preschool is for children in the process of transitioning from toddler
to preschool students. Daily learning experiences are planned to promote
independence, enhance social skills and build the confidence needed to reach
their potential and prepare them for Preschool and beyond.
Preschool - 36 months old by 12/1
The hands-on approach in our 3 year old program enables each child to
develop age appropriate fine motor and gross motor skills, as well as to
improve communication and listening skills. It also reinforces social skills
and introduces children to pre-reading, writing, math, science and other
education skills.
Pre-Kindergarten - 4 years old by 12/1
Our teachers employ center-based activities tailored to meet the individual
learning styles of each child. The program fosters growth, independence and
self-esteem through accomplishments. Children learn how to make good
decisions and enhance their language based skills which prepare them for
successful entry into Kindergarten.
Early Drop-Off
To assist our working parents, we provide an early drop-off option for our
morning session.
We Follow the South Country School District Calendar
We follow the South Country School District calendar for all holidays and
school closures, including snow days.
What Parents are Saying About Our Programs
“My three year old tested on a 1st grade reading level.” C. C., mother
of two students.
“The nurturing atmosphere has given my children positive self-esteem.” C.
H., mother of three students.
“I have to say, hands down, the values and education my children are getting
cannot compare to any other program I have experienced.” C. S., a special
education teacher and mother of two students.
“The teachers have always been very caring and the curriculum has far
exceeded our expectations.” D.B. & J.B., parents of two students.
“The teachers keep you up to date with what the children are learning and
what is going on day to day with your child.” M. L., mother of two students.
Ready to Register or Need More Information?
Please contact us with any questions about our program or registration! Give us a call at 631-286-2498!
Bellport United Methodist Church Preschool & Toddler Program
185 South Country Road
Bellport, NY 11713
631-286-2498