Community United Methodist Church Nursery School
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A lifetime of learning begins with a single moment of wonder.....
Our Philosophy
CUMC Nursery School (CUMCNS) offers a safe environment where your child can discover, explore, problem-solve and create. Research supports that young children learn best through play, therefore we offer a fun-filled, balanced curriculum which meets the California Preschool Academic Standards and helps your child meet his or her full potential in all areas of development. Children at CUMC Nursery School begin to understand the world around them through interaction with peers and adults, enhancing the child's self-esteem through successful experiences and acceptance.
We endeavor to meet each child's individual needs with a nurturing atmosphere that emphasizes their own personal development. A variety of age-appropriate activities, materials and equipment will be offered each day. Your child will be encouraged to participate in different experiences during the session that will include creative art, science, stories, large and fine motor manipulatives, dramatic play, cooking and nutrition, and language and music.
CUMC Nursery School (CUMCNS) offers a safe environment where your child can discover, explore, problem-solve and create. Research supports that young children learn best through play, therefore we offer a fun-filled, balanced curriculum which meets the California Preschool Academic Standards and helps your child meet his or her full potential in all areas of development. Children at CUMC Nursery School begin to understand the world around them through interaction with peers and adults, enhancing the child's self-esteem through successful experiences and acceptance.
We endeavor to meet each child's individual needs with a nurturing atmosphere that emphasizes their own personal development. A variety of age-appropriate activities, materials and equipment will be offered each day. Your child will be encouraged to participate in different experiences during the session that will include creative art, science, stories, large and fine motor manipulatives, dramatic play, cooking and nutrition, and language and music.
What Makes CUMC a Great Choice for Preschool?
Loving and Qualified staff with years of experience and
education
Incredible Outside Play Area and Spacious Classrooms geared towards exploration
Low 12:1 child to teacher ratio
Music and Movement/Large Motor Program
Safe facility tucked away from a main street
Well balanced fun program to provide a solid academic foundation
Cumc Staff
Front Row: April, JoAnne, Jean, Mary Ann, Leyla
Back Row: Vicki, Colleen, Denise, Shirley, Nancy and Ann
Not Pictured: Robin and Theresa
CUMC Preschool Staff
The Teachers at CUMCNS have many years of experience and education. They are passionate about teaching and providing a quality program to help prepare children in all areas of development. Each year CUMCNS teachers participate in two enrichment trainings, and are members of The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
CUMCNS Director: Vicki Compeon
Vicki has been the director of the preschool since 1999. She earned her degree at Loyola-Marymount University.
Ann Barnes has been the Assistant Director since 1981. Ann is a graduate of the University of Iowa, with a B.A. degree in elementary education.
Shirley York has taught all sessions of CUMCNS since 1979. She graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a degree in liberal studies with an early childhood emphasis.
Denise Lydon has taught all sessions since 1977. She received her Liberal Studies degree from CSULB.
Jean Quilico has been teaching at CUMCNS since 1986. She received her Early Childhood Certificate and A.A. degree from Santa Monica College.
Robin Majick has taught at CUMCNS since 1992. She has a B.A. in Liberal Studies from CSULB.
JoAnne Berry has been at CUMCNS since 1990. She has a B.A. degree from CSULB.
Mary Ann Paul has been at CUMCNS since 1985. She attended Norwalk College in Connecticut, Golden West and Orange Coast Colleges.
April Compean has worked at CUMCNS since 2000. She received her A.A degree and Early Childhood Certificate from Orange Coast College.
Nancy Carroll has been at CUMCNS since 2002 and is a member of Community United Methodist Church.
Leyla Wagner started at CUMCNS in 2005. She has a B.A. degree in Liberal Studies from CSULB with a concentration in Child Development.
The Teachers at CUMCNS have many years of experience and education. They are passionate about teaching and providing a quality program to help prepare children in all areas of development. Each year CUMCNS teachers participate in two enrichment trainings, and are members of The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
CUMCNS Director: Vicki Compeon
Vicki has been the director of the preschool since 1999. She earned her degree at Loyola-Marymount University.
Ann Barnes has been the Assistant Director since 1981. Ann is a graduate of the University of Iowa, with a B.A. degree in elementary education.
Shirley York has taught all sessions of CUMCNS since 1979. She graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a degree in liberal studies with an early childhood emphasis.
Denise Lydon has taught all sessions since 1977. She received her Liberal Studies degree from CSULB.
Jean Quilico has been teaching at CUMCNS since 1986. She received her Early Childhood Certificate and A.A. degree from Santa Monica College.
Robin Majick has taught at CUMCNS since 1992. She has a B.A. in Liberal Studies from CSULB.
JoAnne Berry has been at CUMCNS since 1990. She has a B.A. degree from CSULB.
Mary Ann Paul has been at CUMCNS since 1985. She attended Norwalk College in Connecticut, Golden West and Orange Coast Colleges.
April Compean has worked at CUMCNS since 2000. She received her A.A degree and Early Childhood Certificate from Orange Coast College.
Nancy Carroll has been at CUMCNS since 2002 and is a member of Community United Methodist Church.
Leyla Wagner started at CUMCNS in 2005. She has a B.A. degree in Liberal Studies from CSULB with a concentration in Child Development.
