For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
Now registering for the 2024-2025 school year
and 2024 SUMMER Camps:
June 24-27 Summer is COOL
July 15-18 Olympic Dreams
Email preschool@graysonumc.org or call 770-682-7411with any questions
NO registration will be accepted without payment or an agreement to pay via our App within 24 hours of turning in the form.
Tours are available by appointment only, but printed registration forms are always available in our Welcome Center if you need to stop by to pick one up.
We are proud to be recognized as a Preschool of Excellence by the N. Ga Conference Preschool Association.
We are certified exempt by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL).
We follow the certification guidelines for the N. Ga. Conference Preschool Association, DECAL: Bright from the start, and the Department of Public Health.
FAQ:
Does my child need to be potty trained? If your child will be 3 by 9/1/2024 and is entering our 3-year-old program they should be well on the way to being potty independant. Help them in the summer by using underwear, dressing them in clothing that is easy for them to pull up and down (avoid dresses or pants with buttons, and please, NO overalls). Encourage children to use their words and tell you, and teachers, if they need to use the bathroom. We understand that starting school is a new experience for some and that accidents may happen in the beginning, even for children who are potty trained, due to nerves or just the new routine and we are happy to work with you and them during the first month of school so they will be successful and comfortable. We do not have changing facilities in our 3’s classrooms and it is not possible for us to constantly be changing diapers/pull-ups at this age so if there is still little success in September, we will meet with parents to discuss readiness. We ask that you communicate with the teachers at Open House if your child is still not 100% bathroom independant so we are all on the same page and we can support what you are doing at home.
If I am on the wait list when will I get a spot? If your child has been wait-listed there is not a guarantee that a spot will open or when it may happen, if it does. You will be called in the order you were placed on the list IF a spot opens.
How will I know what is happening in my child’s class? Each of our classes will send out a monthly calendar that will have all upcoming information. Each class will also have a private Facebook page where they will post reminders, information, and lots of pictures or videos that will allow you to see all of the amazing things your child is doing in and out of the classroom. Reminders will also be sent via our Brightwheel app.
What if my child has food or other allergies? All of our students bring snack and lunch from home to make sure they are eating what parents want them to. We do have birthday celebrations and occasional special treats, but you will be notified when these will occur. If your child has a food allergy or intolerance, or you just do not want them to eat certain things there is a place for that information to be conveyed on the student information form at Open House in August. If it is an allergy it will be noted on the classroom wall and flagged on emergency cards and in the app. We suggest that you watch the calendar for birthdays, special days or parties, and send in an alternative “special snack” for them when you want to be safe. It is also suggested that you send prepacked special treats for the teacher to keep in the class just in case. If your child has asthma and needs a rescue inhaler or needs an Epi-pen to be kept at school for any reason we will need an Action Plan to keep on file. This is obtained from your pediatrician or specialist, they have a form.
Shannon Norville
We learn through play and exploration every day.
BRIGHTWHEEL APP
Enrolled families will be invited to join the brightwheel app. This is how we will message, invoice, and where you can pay online, if you choose.
You will have the option of setting up online payments.
There will be an additional fee charged for any online payment at the time of payment. This is not a fee assessed by the preschool and is non-negotiable.
You are NOT required to pay online. You are always welcome to drop off, or send in, a check, money order, or pay in cash. Receipts are automatically emailed to you via the app as they are entered.
You may also set up Bill Pay through your bank, if you prefer. Any checks should be mailed to GRAYSON UMC PRESCHOOL 555 Grayson Parkway, Grayson Georgia 30017.
All invoices are posted through brightwheel on the last day of each month, beginning in July. We allow for a generous 15-day grace period. Any account past due on the 16th will have a $25.00 late fee added.
