Our Philosophy

We believe that every child is a child of God. It is the purpose of the Preschool to provide for the optimum growth of the child – intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally, morally and spiritually...
  • at their own rate of speed and in their own growth pattern;
  • in an atmosphere of love, understanding and concern;
  • by providing space and a variety of equipment and experiences;
  • where the child is free to explore through their senses, to experiment, to think, to choose and do, to share and take turns, to experience failure and success;
That the child may become an inner directed person of dignity and worth and a well-adjusted, responsible, participating member of society with empathy for others.


For the Children

We hope to develop in children:
  • A good self-concept
  • The ability to get along with others
  • An awareness of the world around them
  • The capacity to love and be loved and the freedom to express love and other emotions
  • The ability to make decisions, to solve problems, and to cope ​with change
  • A sense of discovery and the ability to think for themselves
  • The knowledge that they can learn and a zest for learning

Program for the Children

  • Creative Art Experiences
  • Science and Nature
  • Stories and Discussion
  • Cooking Experiences
  • Social Relationships
  • Foundational Reading Skills
  • Muscle Coordination and Physical Skills
  • Basic Concepts: taste, smell, color, shape, size, sound, time, numbers, direction, sequences, quantity and volume 
  • Music
  • Holidays
  • Who Am I?
  • Community Helpers
  • Family and Home
  • Spiritual Enrichment
  • Language Skills


For the Parents

We believe values and behavior are learned.

Parents Teach
We are here to help parents with their parenting through:
  • Parent-staff Conferences
  • Parents Library
  • Informal discussion groups held at parents request
  • Parents observation of their child’s class in session
  • Parent Involvement
The Director is available to talk over any concerns with parents.

1637 Butler Avenue
​Los Angeles, CA 90025
​www.wlamethodistpreschool.org
wlamethodistpreschool@yahoo.com


​​License #191600736

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