FriendshiP Circle PRESCHOOL
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!
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.
“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.
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)