First United Methodist Preschool
The purpose of the First United Methodist Preschool is to promote the social, emotional, intellectual, moral and physical development of young children.
We provide positive learning experiences in a loving Christian environment.
We hope to enhance family life through parental involvement in our program.
First United Methodist Preschool is a developmental school with emphasis on active learning.
We provide many opportunities for our students to experience learning for themselves.
Children are exposed to a variety of concepts through play centered activities.
Our Religious Philosophy First United Methodist Preschool is a Christian school that is open to children and families of all faiths.
Our message is God loves us and looks after us.
This idea is relayed daily and emphasized during weekly chapel services.
Quick Stats (2021)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Students: 83 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
83 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to First United Methodist Preschool is Springville Preparatory Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lake Wales Lutheran School (0.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Springville Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
Grades: 2-12 | 11 students 0.3 miles P O Box 3790
Lake City, FL 32056
(386) 288-2537
Lake City, FL 32056
(386) 288-2537
0.3
2-12
11
Candlelight Christian Academy
(Christian)
Grades: K-12 | 171 students 0.4 miles 209 E Sessoms Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-0049
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-0049
0.4
K-12
171
Grades: K-9 | 39 students 0.6 miles 712 N Scenic Hwy
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-2351
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-2351
0.6
K-9
39
Lake Wales Lutheran School
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Grades: PK-5 | 77 students 0.9 miles 640 S Scenic Highway
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-7300
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-7300
0.9
PK-5
77
Grades: 6-12 | 106 students 6.8 miles 22000 Highway 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 676-6091
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 676-6091
6.8
6-12
106
School Reviews
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Hello: I recently came back to Polk County FL after being gone for many years. I cannot tell you how many people I''ve run into who raved about FUMC Preschool. Three women told me that they put their children on the waiting list BEFORE the children were born. That should tell this community something! Incidentally, I''ve asked numerous people if they liked the preschool themselves and not a single person said no. All children go through ups and downs; they may even experience separation anxiety. Yet, children do need social interaction in a loving environment prior to enrolling in traditional school in Kindergarten. For many children Kindergarten is fairly traumatic because it is an all day affair. When I went to Kindergarted, it was 1/2. I suppose that it became an all day event when so Mothers went back into the work force. Thank you to all who have made FUMC Preschool such a loving, caring environment that exudes integrity. If I ever have grandchildren, I could only hope they would be so blessed to be able to attend this Preschool or one just like it.
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