Ministry activities in Decatur, Georgia

Oak Grove Young Children's School is a nurturing and engaging early childhood education program located at 1722 Oak Grove Drive in Decatur, Georgia. Established in 1959, our school is a community preschool and ministry of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. We cater to children ages 1 through Pre-K (5-6 years) and focus on developing lifelong curiosity through play-based learning. Our curriculum, based on the Creative Curriculum by Teaching Strategies, Inc., emphasizes seasonal themes, socialization activities, and age-appropriate skill development. Each day, children have the opportunity to learn through play in a child-centered and self-initiated environment. Our teachers observe the children's interests and needs to create engaging lesson plans and activities that promote language development, motor skills, social skills, math and science skills, problem-solving, and character development.

SAND Preschool, located at 1523 Church Street in Decatur, Georgia, is a school that offers a Reggio Inspired program for children ages 1 to Pre-K. As an outreach mission of North Decatur United Methodist Church, SAND aims to provide a nurturing and educational environment for young children. Our teachers and assistants are all certified in CPR/First Aid and Safe Sanctuary, ensuring the safety and well-being of our students. At SAND, we believe in fostering curiosity and a love for learning in our students. We offer scholarships to families in need, supporting them through hardships such as job losses, medical expenses, and foster care. Our community is invited to contribute to our scholarship fund and be a part of this vital ministry.