The Wesley Difference

Accreditation – We have met recognized Program Standards for effective preschool programs by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). 

  • Highly Qualified Teachers- All Lead Teachers have an educational background in Early Childhood Education.  For all staff we implement continuous training through participation in workshops and training to keep our teachers up-to-date, creative and well-informed.
  • Limited Class Size for all ages for Proper Student-Teacher Ratio. 

Multiple resources

Our classes use our extensive collection of children’s books, technology, manipulatives and other teaching resources.

SPECIAL VISITORS AND IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCES

  • Creature Teacher – A unique experience with a different animal and science lesson monthly.
  • Community visitors such as firefighters, police officers and dental health professionals.
  • Children’s Chapel time for our Kindergarten and PreK 4s.
  • Singing and music time (hand bells for older children)
  • Ecology lessons in our specially equipped “ECO” room.

INTER-GENERATIONAL INVOLVEMENT

We invite parents & grandparents to take an active role in the life of the Wesley Memorial School by participating in-class activities with creative projects, chaperoning field trips (K), bringing special snacks, and sharing talents & hobbies.

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

We seek to help children think about others “beyond their backyard” and build attitudes of care and compassion:

  • Children’s CROP Walk for hunger.
  • Canned food drive
  • Church-wide Mission support and disaster relief.
  • Creating Cards for our Veterans and the homebound.

FAMILY LIFE EVENTS

We offer fun times and chances for families to get to know one another. Favorite family events held during the school year include Fall Festival, Lunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Family Night, and Springfest Carnival and Auction.