Friendship Circle preschool

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE PRESCHOOL IS A CHRISTIAN CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR INFANTS THROUGH PRE-KINDERGARTEN AGE CHILDREN.  WE EXIST TO PROVIDE SAFE, HIGH QUALITY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TO YOUNG CHILDREN IN WEST PLAINS.  WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE BEEN NAMED BEST PRESCHOOL/CHILDCARE CENTER IN WEST PLAINS MULTIPLE YEARS IN A ROW.


"ANYONE WHO WELCOMES A LITTLE CHILD LIKE THIS ON MY BEHALF WELCOMES ME, AND ANYONE WHO WELCOMES ME WELCOMES NOT ONLY ME BUT ALSO MY FATHER WHO SENT ME" 

MARK 9:37


DAYCARE OPERATING HOURS:

7:15 AM - 5:30 PM

Monday - Friday


PRESCHOOL OPERATING HOURS:

3 Year Olds: either Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs 9:00-11:30 AM

4 Year Olds: Monday-Thursday 12:30-3:30 PM


HOLIDAYS THE DAYCARE WILL BE CLOSED

New Year's Day  •  Good Friday  •  Memorial Day  •  Independence Day  •  Labor Day  •  Thanksgiving Day  •  Friday after Thanksgiving  •  Christmas Eve  •  Christmas Day

rEGISTRATION

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE 2025-2026 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE 2026-2027 REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SHORTLY


CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION 


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

(Immunization Records along with a completed Medical Exam is required)

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A Letter from Crystal Houston

Director of Friendship Circle Ministries

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 Circle Ministries!

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  • •  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 HELP EACH CHILD UNDERSTAND THE LIMITS AND EXPECTATIONS THE TEACHER HAS FOR HIS/HER BEHAVIOR.

    •  TO PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH OTHER CHILDREN.

    •  TO SHARE YOUR CHILD'S DAY WITH YOU THROUGH VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.

    •  TO OFFER ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS WHICH WILL PROVIDE YOUR CHILD AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE CHOICES ACCORDING TO HIS/HER INTERESTS.

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  • Yes, the Friendship Circle preschool program provides age-appropriate Christian education, including Bible stores, music, prayer, and ethical guidance such as being kind to others.

  • No, while Friendship Circle is a ministry of the First United Methodist Church of West Plains, it is available to all children of the community, and membership at FUMC is not required.

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