Learn more about Salem Church Preschool
Mission Statement: 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.
Our programs in detail
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.
- For children turning 3 before February 1, 2027
- Working towards bathroom independence
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.
- For children turning 3 before September 1, 2026
- Working towards or already is bathroom independent
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.
- For children turning 4 before September 1, 2026
- Bathroom independent
How to enroll
From first hello to first day — here's exactly what to expect.
Get in touch
Contact us to set up a tour, or call the office at 724-935-5030. Come and see the classrooms, meet the staff, and ask everything.
Choose a class
We'll help you work out which class fits your child's age and readiness — Explorers, Adventurers or Trailblazers.
Complete enrollment
Fill in the 2026-2027 enrollment form on this site. Mrs. Fuchs will reach out to confirm your place.
First day!
We welcome your little one to the Salem Church Preschool community — and Mr. Bearington will be there to say hello.
Program questions
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: 11:30-1:30. 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.
Join our Salem Church Preschool learning community, where children and families thrive!
Complete the 2026-2027 enrollment form and Mrs. Fuchs will be in touch, or contact us to set up a tour first.
