Mission Statement It is our mission to connect with each student on their own level and to nuture them so that they grow developmentally, socially, academically, and spiritually. Philosophy Statement We believe that · Each child is an individual with his/her own ideas, preferences abilities, and interests. · Children learn through play within a sensory-rich learning environment. · Fostering connections with the natural world and the community helps children develop a vital sense of belonging and purpose. · Families deserve respect, support, and open lines of communication within the preschool community. It is our goal that · Each child will leave prepared for kindergarten and, more importantly, that each child will leave prepared to enter the world with a foundation of Christian values that will help them to display compassion and respect in all situations. · Each family will gain a better understanding of the states of their child’s development and learn appropriate ways in which to foster their child’s continued development. Vision Statement We envision a preschool in which children can just be children—free from the pressures and stresses of our society and where they have time to play, imagine, explore, learn, and dream without being rushed. Download a brochure (Required Adobe Reader. Click here to download) Fairbrook First Steps Christian Preschool is licensed by the PA Department of Education as a Private Academic Preschool and is an outreach ministry of Fairbrook United Methodist Church. Download 2010/2011 school year enrollment form ( MS Word Form) Download 2009/2010 school year enrollment form (MS Word Form) Classes Offered for the 2008-2009 School Year Mixed-Age Preschool Class (3, 4, 5 year olds)        Time: Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9-11:30 a.m. Teacher: "Miss Christy" Hulek, “Mrs. Droske” (Catherine Droske) Aide: "Miss Rebecca" Roan The classroom environments and curriculum are designed to provide young children with the opportunity to interact and learn together in a developmentally appropriate environment. The maximum class size is 15 children taught by a certified teacher and an aide, and utilizing the help of volunteers. The curriculum is planned around monthly themes that incorporate academic concepts and Christian education. Children develop in stages, learning best in different ways at each stage. This program offers a wide variety of developmentally appropriate activities, including free play. Play is a very important way for young children to explore, to learn about the world around them, and to practice social interactions. The key to maximizing children’s learning through play is to provide them with a stimulating, enriched environment and to give them ample opportunity for self-guided discovery.