Metropolitan Methodist Church Nursery School, DC

Our Vision: Extending radical hospitality, transforming lives, and pursuing justice. Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church seeks to build an inclusive, caring Christian community that invites all into a deepening relationship with God and challenges all of us to grow as disciples, seeking justice and joy for the transformation of the world. Welcome to Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C. We are glad you’re here. We hope this website provides you with useful information about our church, our community, and our beliefs. There’s a lot happening at Metropolitan and we hope this virtual meeting will lead to an opportunity for us to get to know you over a cup of coffee, in service, or in worship. In this section of the site, we’ve provided some basic information about who we are as a United Methodist Church and tried to answer some of the most frequently asked questions. So explore, engage, and discover Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church. All are welcome and we can’t wait to meet you. At Metropolitan, we believe that investing in our children shapes the future of the church, and continues a faithful witness to Jesus Christ. There are many opportunities for children at Metropolitan. Metropolitan Nursery School was founded in 1966 by the church as an outreach to the community. The Nursery School now serves 72 two, three and four year olds, has a staff of 14 and is known as a magical place for young children. Over the years, Metropolitan Nursery School has remained true to its philosophy that each child is unique and learns in his or her own way. We demonstrate these beliefs through a play-based approach to early childhood education. Young children learn best by doing, so classroom centers are designed to engage them in activity. To help children utilize all of their learning intelligences, we use: visuals, puzzles, dramatic play to act out scenarios, and sensory activities to engage all the senses. Our curriculum includes activities designed for a variety of learning levels, thus meeting each child at their unique developmental stage of growth. Our caring teaching staff respects and encourages the abilities of each child. We provide a language-rich, socially nurturing environment in which children are encouraged to take risks, solve problems and gain trust and confidence in their own abilities. Each day the Nursery School strives to realize its mission to value every child by encouraging cooperation, exploration, singing, and all the special but ordinary activities of childhood. I invite you to walk our halls and experience the joy, the energy and the magic of Metropolitan Nursery School. Open Houses are held once a month during admissions - please join us!