Welcome to the Glenn School
for Young Children

 

Glenn School for Young Children is a mission of the Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church.  It is Christian in origin and accepting of all.  At Glenn School, we believe children learn best through play.  Our goal is to meet each child wherever they are developmentally, nurture the child and their family through the preschool years, and lay a foundation for a confident, responsible and caring adult.

 

Glenn School for Young Children was founded on the premise that a child’s self-esteem is the most important priority.  Curriculum is based on developmentally appropriate practices for ages 6 months to 5 years, and strives to foster mutual respect, cooperation, and responsibility.  Our goal is to encourage internal controls for appropriate conduct, to affirm feelings, but clearly define boundaries and promote respectful behavior.  This has been our philosophy for more than fifty years, and it still remains our primary goal.

 

Because we teach to all the senses, our classroom environments are stimulating while de-emphasizing competition.  It is our hope that children will feel affirmation, acceptance, and freedom to grow into their potential in comfortable surroundings.  Because of our low teacher/child ratio, attention is given to physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth for each child.  We want children to feel competent and confident within a group and to have fun learning and relating to others.  We believe children learn best through play.

 

Founded in 1951, Glenn School for Young Children is sponsored by the Children's Council of Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church. It is administered by the Glenn School Board which is responsible to the Children's Council. Glenn School strives to establish a partnership with all its parents and encourages community support for each family. The Glenn School Parent Council coordinates the many committees that organize the various fundraisers and enrichment programs for the school. We offer ample opportunities for parent involvement including serving on these committees, volunteering in the classes, and parenting workshops. Each family is expected to participate in the spring and fall children's used clothing sales. This very successful fundraiser supports the school's Enrichment Fund, which provides scholarships, furnishings for the classrooms, and enrichment programs for children and adults.