FriendshiP Circle PRESCHOOL
Friendship circle 2025-2026 Preschool registration is now open!
Friendship Circle offers both a Summer Program from May 11-August 14 (see here for more information) and a School Year Program from August 17-May 7 (see here for more information). Children can be registered for either, or both.
For new enrollments, please contact Crystal Houston at FUMC at (417) 257-2506.
Reenrollment can be done through the ProCare link. See the Re-enrollment email you have already received Please contact Crystal Houston at FUMC if you encounter any issues (417) 257-2506.
OPERATING HOURS:
7:15AM - 5:30PM
MONDAY - FRIDAY (YEAR ROUND)
Options exist for full time, half-day, selected weekdays, and 2-hour morning educational program. See here for details.
Holidays the daycare will be closed:
New Year's Day • Good Friday • Memorial Day • Independence Day • Vacation Bible School Week • Labor Day • Thanksgiving Day • Friday after Thanksgiving • Christmas Eve • Christmas Day
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS:
BETWEEN THE AGES OF BIRTH - FIVE YEARS OLD.
(Not have yet entered Kindergarten)
ALL MUST HAVE UP-TO-DATE IMMUNIZATIONS AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF MISSOURI HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
(Immunizations Records along with a completed Medical Exam is required)
A letter from CRYSTAL HOUSTON
DIRECTOR OF
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE Preschool
Thank you for your interest in Friendship Circle! We strive to provide a safe and loving environment for all of the children in our care, as well as prepare them for kindergarten. Most importantly, they learn about the love of God! I have had the privilege to watch several children grow from infancy to school age. When these children leave our program for the 'Big School' they are sent with extra prayers and a few tears from us. These children truly become like part of our family! I am blessed to be a part of Friendship Circe Preschool!
“ANYONE WHO WELCOMES A LITTLE CHILD LIKE THIS ON MY BEHALF WELCOMES ME, AND ANYONE WHO WELCOMES ME WELCOMES NO ONLY ME BUT ALSO MY FATHER WHO SENT ME.”
MARK 9:37
our goals:
• TO TEACH GOD'S LOVE THROUGH ACTIONS AND WORDS, AS WELL AS THROUGH STORIES, SONGS AND PRAYER.
• TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE.
• TO FOSTER THE INDIVIDUAL CHILD'S INDEPENDENCE.
• TO ENCOURAGE ENTHUSIASM FOR LEARNING.
• TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP GROSS AND FINE MOTOR SKILLS.
• TO PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH OTHER CHILDREN.
• TO SHARE YOUR CHILD'S DAY WITH YOU THROUGH DAILY ONLINE UPDATES.
• TO OFFER ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS WHICH WILL PROVIDE YOUR CHILD AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE CHOICES ACCORDING TO HIS/HER INTERESTS.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. We offer several options including full time, half days, a daily rate, and a PreK only option.
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Children 3 and under do not need to be potty trained. We provide potty training alongside the parent when the child is ready. To attend our PreK program, children must be 3 by August 1st, and be potty trained.
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You may pay your child's tuition monthly, biweekly, or weekly.
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Yes, if you pay by the 10th of the month, you will receive a $50 credit.
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The registration fees hold your child's spot in the program they are registered for.
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Each year a supply fee is collected in August. The supply fee covers classroom supplies such as crayons, markers, gluesticks, construction paper, and so forth, as well as craft supplies such as paper plates, pipe cleaners, paper bags, etc... It also covers toys, totes, and classroom equipment.
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Yes, many of our teachers are CPR/First Aid trained. We offer training to all staff in September each year.
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Yes. All staff are required to complete child abuse training and a background check through Safe Gathering. Safe Gathering is used by many churches to provide child protection and background checks.