Welcome to our Preschool!
The goal of our program is to help each child develop a wholesome self-concept, an eagerness for learning, an appropriate value system for social growth, and the ability to think and work independently in a loving, Christian setting.
Visit the School
Visitors are always welcome to tour the school by appointment. Call us at 404-378-4541, ext. 224. If you have any questions about enrollment or would like to schedule a tour please email Melanie Murphy at mmurphy@decaturfirst.org.
Our Program
Our program is open daily from 9am-1pm, mid-August through late May. Our classes offer many opportunities to play and learn while developing readiness for learning academic skills. Based on our philosophy, the broad goals of our program are to:
Provide a positive introduction to an educational environment.
Provide age-appropriate experiences that will foster the physical, social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and creative growth in each child.
Instill in each child a positive self-concept and feeling of self-worth.
Provide a Christian atmosphere in the classroom to promote respect and love for one another.
Help each child develop self-discipline by learning to be responsible for his/her actions.
Help each child develop the ability to problem solve and make decisions through active involvement in the learning process.
Provide opportunities for social interaction with peers, and teach them an appropriate understanding of body awareness as they learn through play.
Provide opportunities to develop large and small motor skills and coordination. Provide success-oriented experiences which encourage a lifelong love of learning.
Throughout this process of learning and growth for your child, we hope to collaborate with you, our trusted parents, as partners, in reaching our goals, and offering the best possible preschool experience for your child.
Certifications
The school is certified by the North Georgia United Methodist Preschool Association and is recognized as a Methodist School of Excellence. The school also proudly holds memberships in the following organizations: Georgia Preschool Association and the North Georgia United Methodist Preschool Association. Our school holds a license exempt status from state of Georgia Bright from the Start.
Meet the Director
Melanie Murphy, Assistant Director
My name is Melanie Murphy and I am the Preschool Director at our amazing little school! I have a 5 year-old at home, so having recently been through the preschool parent thing myself, I know how important these young years are. I work to make sure our teachers, parents and students are supported in the joint effort to make this the best preschool around! Email me at mmurphy@decaturfirst.org anytime- no question or concern is too small.
