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About Downey United Methodist Preschool

 Downey United Methodist Preschool began in 1965 with one director and a single teacher. The simple idea of beginning each new day with love and understanding has grown into four classrooms, five mornings a week. Our purpose is to provide children a loving environment where they may grow, develop, learn and be equipped for future education. The program is designed to meet the developmental needs of young children 2-5 years of age. It provides experiences that enrich and enhance each child's cognitive, language, social, emotional, physical and creative development.

We are licensed through the State of California #191501824.

You can call us at 562-923-8719

  A child's work is PLAY!

In play, children are learning how to learn. They are exploring and experimenting as they build relationships with their world and themselves. We encourage the six C's: Confidence, Competence, Cooperation, Coordination, Consideration, and Compassion. Our goal is to create a stimulating environment to promote the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of each child.

We believe in using a child-centered approach to learning with the teacher as role model and guide. Teachers will be responsible for providing age-appropriate learning opportunities and will enable each child to learn at their own pace. Our experienced staff meets the training and education required by the state for preschool educators. 

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Confidence

Compassion

Coordination

Cooperation

Consideration

Competence

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The philosophy of Downey United Methodist Preschool is based on the belief that children

* grow toward self-reliance and healthy independence

* develop positive feelings of self-worth and inner-strength

* learn to interact with others, respecting their rights and feelings

* learn to solve problems and resolve conflicts by expressing their feelings in appropriate ways, and

* grow toward physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual maturity

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Interested in being a part of the Downey UM Preschool family?

Downey United Methodist Preschool is a non-profit outreach program of Downey United Methodist Church. The mission of our preschool is to evaluate and meet the needs of the children in our community. We welcome all children regardless of sex, race, ethnic background, or physical disabilities. 

We offer 3 and 5 day a week sessions for half day, school day, and all day schedules to meet every families different needs.

Get in touch for information about our rates, or to schedule a tour of our campus.

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