Berne Preschool Mission Statement

The Berne Preschool strives to provide a nurturing environment where the transition of home centered learning to school centered learning can begin. The staff works to provide a pleasant environment where the child feels loved and secure and experiences the love of God while learning the values of everyday Christian living. The curriculum focuses on the total development of the child: spiritual, emotional, social, physical and mental. This mission promotes social, emotional and academic readiness for the future.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Preschool Registration for 2024-2025 is Monday April 29, 2024 from 6:30-8:00 PM at the church. 

Registration Fee: $40.00 (cash/check only)

($40 non refundable registration fee is due at the time of registration)

Child must be 3 by Aug 1, 2024 to be in the 3 & 4 year old class.

Child must be 4 by Aug 1, 2024 to be in the 4 & 5 year old class.

Classes are for 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Children enroll on a first-come basis.

For more information, please call Jenny Dubach (260-849-2342)

What You'll Find in Our Classroom

Albert Einstein once said, “Play is the highest form of research,” and at Berne Preschool we use a playful learning approach to help each child grow, learn and develop. Our play is carefully chosen and designed to help children:

  • express themselves through creativity
  • participate in movement
  • explore their world
  • role play and pretend
  • observe and discuss
  • engage in language through songs, books and written words
  • build relationships with others and with Jesus.

We believe that success in kindergarten is determined by the child’s readiness to learn. We teach numbers and letters, but we also help your child develop the learning, personal and social skills needed for success in elementary school and beyond.

School Calendar 2023-2024


Meet and Greet                                     August 16
                AM Classes 8:30-11:00
                PM Classes 12:15-2:45
First Day of School                               August 17
Labor Day Vacation                              September 5
Professional Development Day    September 13
Fall Vacation                                          October 18 & 19
Professional Development Day     November 8
Thanksgiving Vacation                         November 22 & 23
Christmas Vacation                               December 21 - January 3
Preschool Resumes                              January 4
Professional Development Day     February 7
Spring Program                             March 14 at 6:30
Spring Vacation                                     March 26, 27, 28
Professional Development Day           April 10
Last Day of School                                May 16


Registration Information:

Registration for the upcoming school year takes place on the last Monday in April at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm in the lower level of First Mennonite Church. Following registration, we will continue to accept students until our classes are full.


Delay Schedule

South Adams 2 hour delay: 

Berne Preschool AM classes 10:30-12:00 & PM classes 1:15-2:45


South Adams 3 hour delay: 

Berne Preschool AM classes 11:15-12:45 & PM classes 1:15-2:45.


South Adams canceled: Berne Preschool canceled

Need more information?

If you have questions, concerns, or would just like more information, please  complete the form to the right.  This form will be sent to our preschool director.

You may also email preschool@firstmennonite.org  

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