Annandale UMC offers three childcare programs during weekdays. All are state licensed and regulated by the Virginia Department of Social Services and accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, a division of the National Association for the Education of Young Children [NAEYC]. This is a prestigious recognition, achieved by only seven percent of early childhood programs nationwide, which demonstrates the commitment to early childhood education. For more information on the standards maintained by nationally accredited programs, visit their website at www.naeyc.org. The Annandale UMC childcare programs are proud to have been chosen twice as a top preschool by Northern Virginia Magazine in their rating of area preschools. All employees are certified in infant, child, and adult CPR and First Aid. Several employees are also trained and approved to administer medication.
All teachers use The Creative Curriculum as a guideline for writing their lesson plans. This research-based curriculum emphasizes a large variety of experiential and hands-on activities which are developmentally appropriate for the individual children within each classroom. Through content and classroom interest areas, children are offered a variety of experiences daily to include art, music & creative movement, science & discovery, technology, sign language, sensory activities, language, early literacy, early math, cooking activities, gross motor activities, fine motor activities, and dramatic play. Learning occurs one-on-one, in large groups, and in small groups.
All teachers use The Creative Curriculum as a guideline for writing their lesson plans. This research-based curriculum emphasizes a large variety of experiential and hands-on activities which are developmentally appropriate for the individual children within each classroom. Through content and classroom interest areas, children are offered a variety of experiences daily to include art, music & creative movement, science & discovery, technology, sign language, sensory activities, language, early literacy, early math, cooking activities, gross motor activities, fine motor activities, and dramatic play. Learning occurs one-on-one, in large groups, and in small groups.
In conjunction with our curriculum, an ongoing assessment of children’s individual development is key to planning appropriate classroom learning experiences and helping all children to succeed. Our teachers use Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment System, which is a comprehensive assessment tool based on the latest early childhood research that follows a child’s unique development from birth through Kindergarten. This assessment system is fully aligned with the Virginia Foundation Blocks for Early Learning as well as the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework. Children are formally assessed in Language, Cognitive, Physical, and Social-Emotional areas of development. Assessed skills and goals for their child are shared with parents through written reports and parent-teacher conferences.
Tours with the Director are available by appointment. Please call the office of the program you're interested in to schedule a time. When you arrive, enter the main parking lot by the LED sign. Go to Entrance #2 and use the buzzer for the WPS/ELP office. You will be greeted by one of the administrators.
Tours with the Director are available by appointment. Please call the office of the program you're interested in to schedule a time. When you arrive, enter the main parking lot by the LED sign. Go to Entrance #2 and use the buzzer for the WPS/ELP office. You will be greeted by one of the administrators.
Our Executive Director of Weekday Children's Programs
Angela Wilmore | awilmore@annandale-umc.org | 703-256-5244
Angela’s mission in life is to “impart wisdom” and works to be a Beacon of Light for Children, Families and Community by creating an inclusive and diverse culture where all are continuously learning. Angela’s journey working with families spans over thirty years through her work at churches, nonprofits, corporations, early learning programs, public schools, and consulting firms where she led teams focused on early childhood education. In July of 2017, she became the Director of AUMC’s Child Development Center, and in September 2018 became the Executive Director of AUMC’s three Weekday Children’s Programs.
As a life-long learner she has earned many levels of education and training to include a Combined Master’s degree in Organizational and Educational Leadership from Fischler School of Education and H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business at Nova Southeastern University, Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management and Human Resources from Palm Beach Atlantic University, as well as foundational degrees -Associate of Science in Accounting and Pedology (the study of children).
AUMC WPS & ELP are proud to be part of Harris Teeter’s Together in Education program to help raise funds for our school. It’s easy and it’s FREE! Simply go online to link your VIC card to our school at https://www.harristeeter.com/user/login – or talk to your cashier next time you buy groceries at Harris Teeter. Our school’s code number is 1481. Once your card is linked, AUMC will receive a percentage of your Harris Teeter brand (Harris Teeter, Premier Selection, H.T. Traders, Harris Teeter Naturals, Your Pet, Hunter Farms, Highland Crest, and More Value) purchases credited back to our account. This program does not interfere with your VIC Savings or cost you any money.