Friend-Ship Preschool
"Train children in the way they should go; when they grow old, they won’t depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6 (CEB)
A ministry of the Canton United Methodist Church
605-764-2859
605-764-2859
Just a reminder that registration is not complete until you have submitted a $75 deposit to the church office.
Tuition rates per month for the 2026-2027 School Year:
4-year-old Preschool - $150
3-year-old Beginner Preschool - $115
Non-refundable deposit to hold place - $75
Non-refundable deposit to hold place - $75
Classroom Session times:
3-year-old Beginner Preschool
Morning Session 8:30-11:00 a.m. two times per week (Tuesday and Thursday Mornings)
4-year-old Preschool
Afternoon Session 12:15-2:45 p.m. three times per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Afternoons)
Meet our Staff:
Preschool Teacher: Mrs. Jenna StearnsI am a 2008 Canton High School graduate. I attended SDSU, majoring in music education. I taught 5th & 6th grade band in Canton from 2014-2018. I have been the Canton United Methodist Church Choir Director since 2014 & the Friend-Ship Preschool teacher since the fall of 2022. I am also very active in other committees of our church.
I live on a farm north of Worthing with my husband Eric and our three children, Avonelle, Everett, and Oliver. We raise cows and have a border collie named Jack. I love going to the lake with my family, spending time outdoors, watching my kids in all of their activities, playing the piano, and sipping on a cup of coffee while reading a good book.
Tiny people are my people! I love getting to introduce school and a love of learning to these 3-5 year old kids. We do that through music, books and play! You will often see us singing & playing instruments or snuggled up with a book & a stuffed animal. You will also see kids exploring through play at engaging and educational centers. The preschoolers leave my classroom knowing that God created a beautiful world, that they are one of His children and that they are loved by Him!
Preschool Assistant: Mrs. Kathy Lottman
Hello, my name is Kathy Lottman. I am the assistant to the preschool teacher at friendship preschool. My husband, Jerry and I have lived in the Canton area all of our lives. We have 5 daughters and have 14 grandchildren, which keeps us busy. I have been at Friendship since 2022. Watching these children grow and flourish is the best thing about this gig, as well as keeping me young and having time with my own littles. We have a great structure for the kids to learn AND play!!
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