Geneva Preschool

 Welcome to Geneva Church Preschool!

We are a star-rated, high-quality, half-day preschool for children 2 1/2 – 4 years old with low student:adult ratios. Our preschool offers a play-based Christian learning environment that is designed to allow children the opportunities to explore, cooperate, and work independently. Our excellent and dedicated staff provides activities to develop language, literacy, math, arts, movement, and fine motor skills and include activities for social, sensory and spiritual development. We strive to promote and develop each child’s sense of self-worth and accomplishment while providing an environment where a child feels safe, loved, and has the opportunity to grow. We invite you to check us out to see if Geneva Preschool is the right fit for your family.

Class Offerings 2024-2025

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2024-2025 school year begins September 9, 2024 and ends on May 30, 2025.
Students remain in the same class throughout the school year.
10% Sibling Discount or Geneva Church Member Discount

Pathfinders

Maximum 10 students
5:1 adult:student ratio

Tuesdays/Thursdays
9 -11:30 AM
$1620 per year;
$180 per month (Sept – May)

• For children at least 30 months by October 1, 2024, or at least 30 months by the time of enrollment with an approval by the director (after an assessment.)
• Play-based learning environment where children learn about themselves and the world around them through play, exploration and positive interactions with adults and other children. Shapes, colors, and other introductory concepts are introduced during circle time and other activities.
• Chapel and Music each week.
  

Explorers

Maximum 15 students,
5:1 student:adult ratio

Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays
9 -12 noon
$2475 per year;
$275 per month (Sept – May)

• Must be at least 3 years old by October 1, 2024 and able to tend to their own bathroom needs.
• Play-based learning environment where children learn about themselves and the world around them through play, exploration and positive interactions with adults and other children. Beginning letters, numbers, shapes and colors are utilized during circle time and classroom centers.
• Chapel and Music each week.
  

Navigators (Pre-K)

The Navigators class will have 2 openings beginning December 2024.

Maximum 16 students,
5.3:1 student:adult ratio

Mondays – Fridays
9 – 12 noon
$3375 per year;
$375 per month (Sept – May)

• Must be at least 4 years old by October 1, 2024.
• Play-based learning environment to prepare for Kindergarten or Young Fives. Numbers, letters, literacy, sight words, rhyming, creative storytelling, opposites, patterns, and sorting emphasized during circle time and classroom centers.
• Lunch (from home) during class each Friday to help prepare for full day Kindergarten or Young Fives
• Chapel and Music each week
  

Extra Programs Available

Preschool Staff

Pathfinders’ and Explorers’  Teacher  Molly Kramer Miss Molly has taught preschool classes for over 20 years. Her enthusiasm for inspiring young learners has taken her from private preschool settings to helping establish a local K-8 charter school. Molly is the mother of two adult sons and grandmother of one. Molly is thrilled to share her love for learning with her friends at Geneva Preschool. On weekday afternoons, Miss Molly is the Geneva Church secretary.

Navigators’ Teacher  Melissa Farnsworth  Miss Melissa loves teaching and learning!  Miss Melissa taught elementary school for 5 years, then took a break to stay home with her four boys. Melissa holds two Bachelor of Arts Degrees, a MEd with an emphasis on gifted education, and a Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential. She taught at church and in-home preschool groups, presenting art lessons in her children’s classes, leading student book groups and substitute teaching before she came to Geneva Church Preschool. She is pleased to be a part of the Geneva Preschool family. 

Navigators’ Aide Lyndsey Buddington  Miss Lyndsey is mom to three boys. Her youngest son attended Geneva Preschool! Lyndsey is a loving, caring, creative helper who is active at her church’s children’s ministry and is a member of the worship team. A long-time aide with Geneva Preschool, she loves children and sharing God’s love with them. Miss Lyndsey loves using her creativity to help our students. 

Explorers’ and Pathfinder‘s‘ Aide Shanna Shammas  Miss Shanna is mom to 3 children, 2 of whom attended Geneva Preschool! She’s loving and kind and is a caring helper to the children in our preschool. We appreciate that Miss Shanna brings her excitement of learning to our classroom. Along with aiding in the classroom, Miss Shanna oversees our Lunch Bunch and Extended Day programs. 

Explorers and Navigators’ Aide Claudia Aguilar  Miss Claudia is mom to one daughter, another Geneva Preschool alum! She loves helping the children learn new things and is loving and gentle with all our our preschool children. Miss Claudia is originally from Mexico, and blesses us by helping with our Spanish speaking dual-language students and their families.

Navigators’ Aide Angie Merx Miss Angie is excited to be a part of the Geneva Preschool staff. Her background has been working with young children in many different roles, with the role of “mom” to two teenagers and a 6 year old, teaching her the most! Angie is fun and caring and truly wants the children to feel loved and excited to be in the classroom. She loves watching and helping them learn, develop independence, and build social connections with those around them. 

Program Director Nancy Glodich  Mrs G. has been a member of Geneva Church for over 30 years. She has been an elder, both the Middle School and Youth Directors and is currently the Children’s Ministry Director. She graduated from Madonna University and obtained an Elementary Education teaching certificate.  She has taught many early childhood enrichment classes, taught in a private elementary classroom, and was previously a long-term substitute teacher in our preschool program. Mrs G. leads our weekly chapel program and music program and strives to make each student remember that they are a special child of God.