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RAGGEDY ANN PRESCHOOL

Celebrating 60 Years of Play-Based Learning!

For  six decades, Raggedy Ann Preschool has proudly served the community as a nurturing, play-to-learn preschool. We believe that children learn best through play, and we use it to build the social and academic skills they need to succeed throughout their educational journey. 

As a ministry of Grace United Methodist Church, we're able to offer:

  • Small class sizes with two adults in every classroom
  • A flexible, interest-based curriculum tailored to each child's developmental needs
  • Fun field trips and community outreach programs with local partners like the library, South Bend Waste Management, and St. Joseph County Soil Conservation
  • Music class twice a week with Ms. Pat
  • A fenced-in playground, outdoor learning environment, and a large indoor gym for active play - rain or shine!


At Raggedy Ann Preschool, learning is joyful, hands-on, and full of discovery.

BACK TO SCHOOL ORIENTATION

Back to school orientation is August 27 & 28 from 6:30PM-8PM! Your teacher will mail out your information Monday or Tuesday (August 18 or 19) of this week. Your packets will have  a link to sign up for a time slot for orientation. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we are going through transitions and training new staff!

RAGGEDY ANN PRESCHOOL STAFF

Kim Holder

Alison Derdzinski

Alison Derdzinski

Director


I have been with Raggedy Ann Preschool for 6 years. My favorite thing about Grace UMC is its heart. The people understand the assignment- to uplift, support, and help others.  I love that there are so many members with many talents and gifts that roll up their sleeves and dive in to do God's work.  

Alison Derdzinski

Alison Derdzinski

Alison Derdzinski

Teacher 


I love the community Grace is building. That community spills into Raggedy Ann Preschool with donations, special readers, and music class. I love Raggedy Ann because we have the flexibility to change lesson plans for the needs of our students and work closely with families. I also get to be a big kid at playtime!

Robert Athey

Alison Derdzinski

Robert Athey

Teacher


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