Voluntary Pre Kindergarten


Mission Statement

The First United Methodist
Church has responded to the
need in our community for a
quality VPK Program by offering
its facilities and enrichment
experiences to children in a
Christian environment.  Early
Care Center of the First United
Methodist Church is open to
children of all races and creeds.

It is the goal of the VPK program
to focus on those skills needed
for your child to make a smooth
transition into kindergarten.
The VPK Program

Provides a safe and healthy
environment

Is staffed with loving, qualified
teachers

Encourages early literacy and
creative expression

Provides new learning experiences

Provides social opportunities

Encourages self-esteem with
positive reinforcements

Programs Hours

Morning VPK Classes:
9:00am - Noon

Wrap Around & Full Time:
7:15am - 5:45pm

Program Costs

VPK Only - No Charge
(With an approved VPK Voucher)


Wrap Around Services - $100 a week
(With an approved VPK Voucher)


VPK with Wrap Around Services -
Annual Registration $200 year


Full Time Camps - $150 a week
Food

Parents provide their child's
lunch which is refrigerated and
heated up at the center.  The
center will provide nutritious
snacks for children receiving
wrap-around or full-time
services.
104 S. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota, Florida 34236  | (941) 366-9522
Camp Dates

Day Camps:
October 19, 2007
November 21, 2007
February 15, 2008
February 18, 2008

WINTER BREAK CAMP
December 26 - January 4, 2008
(closed Dec 24 & 25 & 31 and Jan 1)

SPRING BREAK CAMP
March 31, 2008 - April 4, 2008

SUMMER CAMP
Summer Camp will run from 8:00am -
5:45pm. Camp will start June 2, 2008
and will run until August 18, 2008.