Where Children & Families Thrive

Welcome to the Salem Church Preschool Community!

Nestled in a quiet Wexford neighborhood, Salem Church Preschool has been an integral part of the community since 1971.

Classes: 9-11:30 · Picnic Pals: 11:30-2:00 · Office Hours: 8:00-3:30

Children at Salem Church Preschool

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Children at Salem Church Preschool
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Children at Salem Church Preschool

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Learn more about Salem Church Preschool

The Salem Church Preschool's mission is to empower young children to reach their full potential and to help families thrive. We believe that by providing a stimulating and balanced environment, children will develop the skills needed to be successful in school, family, and life into their adult years. We strive to create a solid foundation of respect, responsibility, and compassion throughout our program. We pledge to nurture each child's curiosity, creativity, and desire for learning through a blended curriculum of play activities, interactive learning experiences, and individualized instruction. We realize that positive social skills, creativity, emotional growth, and critical thinking skills are important in developing each student holistically.

Explorers Class
4:1 ratio with a max of 8 children
For children turning 3 before February 1, 2027

Explorers Class

In the Explorers Class, children are eager to explore the world around them! This is a chance to socialize and develop new skills in a fun and engaging environment. This class emphasizes social skills and language development.

Adventurers Class
7:1 ratio with a max of 14 children
For children turning 3 before September 1, 2026

Adventurers Class

In the Adventures Class, children are ready to take on new and exciting adventures! The children are actively engaged in learning new things and more about the world around them. This class works on self-help skills, social development, and early academic learning.

Trailblazers Classes
8:1 ratio with a max of 16 children
For children turning 4 before September 1, 2026

Trailblazers Classes

In the Trailblazers Class, children are ready to blaze their own trail to kindergarten. This class promotes kindergarten readiness through a focus on early reading, writing and math activities, all while developing friendships and social-emotional abilities.

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Serving families since
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Age-based classes
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Extended offerings
Children at Salem Church Preschool
Children at Salem Church Preschool
Children at Salem Church Preschool
our extended offerings

Join our Salem Church Preschool learning community, where children and families thrive!

Additional class offerings provide flexibility for family's schedules

  • Picnic Pals: stay and play until 2:00pm
  • Early Birds: early drop off at 8:30am
  • Friday Enrichment: join us from 9-11:30 on Fridays for extra fun at Salem
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Questions parents ask

We have three classes. Explorers is for children turning 3 before February 1, 2027; Adventurers is for children turning 3 before September 1, 2026; and Trailblazers is for children turning 4 before September 1, 2026.

Classes: 9-11:30. Picnic Pals: 11:30-2:00. Office Hours: 8:00-3:30.

Explorers: working towards bathroom independence. Adventurers: working towards or already is bathroom independent. Trailblazers: bathroom independent.

Picnic Pals — Mondays-Thursdays, ages 3 and older, must be bathroom independent. Early Birds — Mondays-Fridays, all children welcome, extra time to play before class time. Friday Enrichment — community members welcome, ages 3-K, must be bathroom independent.

Yes. Community members welcome! Ages 3-K, and children must be bathroom independent.

Complete the 2026-2027 enrollment form on this site and Mrs. Fuchs will reach out soon. You can also call Business Phone: 724-935-5030, Business Cell: 412-345-3493, or email Preschool@salem-umc.org.

Come learn and grow with us!

Salem Church Preschool's mission is to empower young children to reach their full potential and help families thrive.

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