Preschool Phone: 608-723-6612
Preschool Email: lancasterwipreschool@gmail.com
Welcome to the Lancaster Preschool!
Director and Lead Teacher: Angie Griffith
Assistant Teacher: Heather Saylor
We enjoy working with and getting to know your children!
News from the Teachers
April-May Director’s News
Summer Enrichment Program 2025!
Register now with Google Docs form!
- June 2 – 5: Gardening
- June 9 – 12: Fun Down Home Game
- July 28 – 31: Beach/Hawaii
- August 4 – 7: Magical Art
All classes will run from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Cost is $50 per class program. Sign up now to hold your spot! If you have any questions, please contact Angie.
Preschool Assessment
Wondering if your child should be in the morning or afternoon preschool class? Use this assessment list as a guideline for where your child would fit the best. Preschool Assessment List
Register Now for 2025-2026 School Year
Online Registration for 2025-2026 is now open!
Please fill out the form completely. The director will contact you in early August with your child’s class assignment including what days of the week and time they will be attending. We are currently offering Monday – Thursday classes from 8:00-11:00 a.m. or 12:00-3:00 p.m. Younger preschoolers will be assigned to the morning class and older preschoolers to the afternoon class. We will try to schedule your child on your requested days, but your child may be assigned a different day/time due to scheduling. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns, please email lancasterwipreschool@gmail.com.
2024-2025 Tuition Rates:
- 2x/week – $140/month
- 3x/week – $210/month
- 4x/week – $250/month
Preschool Info
Required Preschool Health Forms **:
- Immunization Record
- Child Health Report Form
- Health History and Emergency Care Plan
- Child Care Enrollment Form
** Please note that these four health forms are required by the state. All forms must be completed and signed for your child to participate in preschool.
About the Preschool: 
- Open to all children ages 30 months to 5 years.
- Children need to be 30 months before Sept. 1st in order to register for the school year.
- Class sessions of 3 hours
- Mornings 8:00-11:00 a.m. Monday-Thursday for 2-3 Year old students
- Afternoons 12:00-3:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday for 4-5 Year old students
- Family choice of participating 2, 3, or 4 sessions per week
Affordable Rates:
- Annual Registration Fee – $50. The registration fee will reserve your spot.
- Tuition:
- 2x/week – $140/month
- 3x/week – $210/month
- 4x/week – $250/month
The Lancaster Preschool began in 1972 as a mission outreach of the Lancaster United Methodist Church. Located in the church classrooms, it is financed by tuition and is subsidized by the church. Scholarship money is available for any students needing financial assistance.
The preschool curriculum emphasizes life skills such as manners, friendship, compassion, making good choices, taking responsibility for yourself, and an appreciation for all people. Personal health, safety, and nutrition are also emphasized. Holidays are celebrated throughout the year, and each child’s birthday is recognized. The preschool calendar runs consecutively with the public school.
Each child is recognized as the “Child of the Week” sometime during the school year. If possible, the child’s special week is held in conjunction with his/her birthday. This is an important week for the child as they share more about themselves, show family pictures, and invite their parents to visit the classroom.
A typical day includes:
– large motor play (outside or basement)
– circle time 
– weather
– story time
– classroom playtime
– blocks
– puzzles
– books
– dress-up
– games
– other activities related to lesson unit
– art project
– snack
– writing letters and numbers
– music
– large group activity
Educational opportunities during the year may be:
– field trips to the dentist’s office, the fire station, and the police station.
– grandparents day activities
– visits to the care centers
– other local field trips
– visits from resource people
– food drive for the Holiday Project
– spring concert
Preschool Board
The Preschool Board is comprised of members of the church and preschool parents. The preschool director and teachers work with the board.
- Brianna Frear – President
- Ashleigh Engbretson – Vice President
- Tracy Schrader – Secretary
- Rachel Landon – Treasurer
- Katlyne Hill – Board Member
- Lisa Tranel – Board Member
- Courtney Watters – Board Member