East Whittier UMC Preschool
- Children's Center of the East Whittier provide meaningful experiences for children to grow and develop in a warm and loving social climate, including emphasis on Christian teachings. Objectives of the Children's Center is to provide a safe, nurturing environment in which a child is able to develop socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, enrich the children's world through the creative arts, music, stories, books, nature, and science, insure that the children's insatiable curiosity remains alive, encouraging them to explore, investigate, learn, and to think independently, provide specially designed toys and equipment to encourage development of large and small muscles.
- provide the opportunity for parental involvement with their children's' learning and development through many activities, foster Christian development through Bible stories, Chapel, and other related activities.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Students: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
East Whittier UMC Preschool places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association for the Education of Young Children |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten |
| Year Founded | 1950 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 64 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 50% State avg.: 44% |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teacher |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (tennis shoes; no sandals) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition rates are on our website www.ewumc.org/preschool |
School Notes
- Children's Center of the East Whittier provide meaningful experiences for children to grow and develop in a warm and loving social climate, including emphasis on Christian teachings. Objectives of the Children's Center is to provide a safe, nurturing environment in which a child is able to develop socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, enrich the children's world through the creative arts, music, stories, books, nature, and science, insure that the children's insatiable curiosity remains alive, encouraging them to explore, investigate, learn, and to think independently, provide specially designed toys and equipment to encourage development of large and small muscles. provide the opportunity for parental involvement with their children's' learning and development through many activities, foster Christian development through Bible stories, Chapel, and other related activities.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to East Whittier UMC Preschool is Foundation Christian (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is St Bruno Parish School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Shepherd Center Pre School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- WhittierShepherd Center Pre SchoolDaycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))Grades: PK-K | 30 students
0.3 miles
15215 Janine Dr
Whittier, CA 90605
(562)693-8969 0.3 PK-K
30 - WhittierShepherd Center PreschoolDaycare / Preschool (Christian)Grades: PK-K | 76 students
0.3 miles
15215 E Janine Dr
Whittier, CA 90605
(562)693-8969 0.3 PK-K
76 - Whittier Grades: NS-PK | 44 students
0.7 miles
10704 Scott Ave
Whittier, CA 90604
(562)947-7100 0.7 NS-PK
44 - WhittierSt Bruno Parish School(Roman Catholic)Grades: K-8 | 334 students
0.8 miles
15700 Citrustree Rd
Whittier, CA 90603
(562)943-8812 0.8 K-8
334 - WhittierFaith Lutheran Church & School(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)Grades: PK-2 | 56 students
1.2 miles
9920 Mills Ave
Whittier, CA 90604
(562)941-0245 1.2 PK-2
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