
Rooted in faith, growing in knowledge
Welcome to Grace Ministry Preschool of Grace United Church. We are a self-funded, Christian-based preschool dedicated to providing a nurturing, fun, and educational environment for your child's early development. Our goal is to prepare children both socially and academically for their kindergarten journey, fostering a love for learning and an understanding of God's love. We offer two different programs at Grace Ministry Preschool.

Our little learner’s program (ages 3-4)
Designed for children ages 3-4, our Little Learner’s program meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9-11:15am. Children must be 3 by September 1st and fully potty trained. We focus on developing fine and gross motor skills, introducing numbers 1-10, basic shapes, colors, and the alphabet (writing, recognition, and letter sounds). We also cultivate essential social skills like staying in one’s seat, raising hands, taking turns, cooperative play, and developing friendships. As a Christian-based preschool, we incorporate Bible lessons and stories, emphasizing patience and kindness in a loving, nurturing environment.

Preparing for kindergarten: our pre-k program (ages 4-5)
Our Pre-K program, meeting Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9-1:15pm, is tailored for children ages 4-5 (must be 4 by September 1st and fully potty trained). The curriculum is designed to ensure your child is well-prepared for kindergarten. We continue to build fine and gross motor skills, cooperative play, and friendship development. Emphasis is placed on recognizing upper and lower case alphabet letters, writing, and letter sounds. Students are introduced to sight words and simple reading materials, alongside early math concepts such as patterns, shapes, sorting, and counting 1-20. We integrate many STEM activities for hands-on, exciting learning experiences. Above all, we instill in each child that they are loved by God, with Bible lessons and stories woven throughout our curriculum. Students receive a snack daily and should bring a packed lunch and water bottle.

Join our preschool family
Registration for the 2026-27 school year begins Monday, January 12th, 2026, for currently enrolled students, and Monday, January 19th, 2025, for new preschool families. To apply, please click the "Forms" button to print our registration application. You can drop off the completed form at Grace Ministry Preschool in the small mailbox outside our preschool entrance at 135 Decker Dr., New Castle, PA 16105, or place it directly in your child's folder if currently enrolled. Applications are accepted until both classes reach maximum capacity, after which a waitlist will be maintained. Applicants will be notified in order of receipt if a spot becomes available. Thank you for your interest in Grace Ministry Preschool! For further questions, please contact our director, Melinda Tanner, at graceministrypreschool@gmail.com.
"Grace Ministry Preschool has been an incredible blessing to our family. We have sent all three over the years and have grown fond of the wonderful teachers. They have created a safe and nurturing environment that makes going to school exciting. We could not have asked for a better preschool to start our children's educational journey with."
~The Skrypski Family
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