COVID-19 UPDATES
2020 INFORMATION
This information takes the place of the
2020-2021 Parent/Teacher Handbook where applicable.
The Divine Street UMC Preschool is designed to provide the greatest optimal environment for preschool children. All program fees and tuition go directly to the development of your child in terms of supplies and salaries. Divine Street UMC completely supports the program through use of the facilities and administration. In addition, it is the desire of Divine Street UMC to provide the best possible staffing conditions for our teachers to assure minimal staffing turnover. For additional information, contact the program director, Patti Queipo, at 892-2339, extension 23, from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday through Friday.
Preschool Programs at Divine Street UMC
are an outreach of our Christian faith
and love to the community.
Our experienced, loving staff
plans age-appropriate activities
for your children,
helping them to learn more
about their expanding world
and to face new situations
​with self-confidence.
Preschool is from 9:00am - 12Noon

Mother's Morning Out
18-month to 3-year-olds
Wednesday & Friday

2-Day Preschool
3-year-olds
Tuesday & Thursday
​
3-Day Preschool
4-year-olds
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
​
4-Day Preschool
4- and 5-year-olds
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Applications are open to church members beginning January 1st of each year.
​Open enrollment begins February 1st.
Please contact Patti Queipo at 910-892-2339, ext 23 for application and enrollment information.
OUR TEACHERS
Left to Right:
​Cindy Jernigan, Cindy Haney,
Carol Strickland, Patti Queipo,
Elizabeth Emory, Casey Stuart
​and Gayle Newman

The Divine Street UMC Preschool Program is designed to minister to the needs of the children by providing each child with:
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  • An enticing environment for creative learning experiences through free-play, music, stories, and arts and crafts, in a Christian surrounding.
  • A structured environment to foster social interaction, physical development, and emotional expression in a loving Christian atmosphere.
  • A positive learning experience, stressing a good self-image and development of each child's talents and abilities.
  • The ability to grow and learn to assume personal responsibility of self and others.
  • Development of understanding, attitude, and skills appropriate for the child's particular age.
  • Opportunities to observe, learn, and apply new skills through the serious business of play.
  • Play situations which encourage creativity and imagination.
Email us at: dsumc@nc.rr.com
MMO Classroom         
​Teachers: Casey Stuart & Cindy Jernigan
2-Day and 3-Day Classroom
2-Day Teachers: Carol Strickland & Cindy Jernigan
3-Day Teachers: Cindy Haney & Gayle Newman
4-Day Classroom
Teachers: Elizabeth Emory & Patti Queipo