What a weekday at YLUMCPS looks like
Sample daily schedule-individual class schedules vary
7-8:30- (Early Care)- Tabletop activities and free play
8:30- Clean Up-Gather belongings and walk to class
9:00- Circle Time-Calendar, Weather, Theme discussion
9:15-Daily theme related activity or project
10:00- Snack
10:15- Outside playtime
10:50- Gymnastics/Music/Chapel
11:00-Tabletop activities with teachers and sensory exploration
11:45- Closing Circle- Review of the Day, Color, Letter, Shape, Number
12:00- Dismissal or Lunch time
1:00- Nap or rest time followed by afternoon activities
3:00- Snack and outside play
4:00- Science/Engineering exploration/outside play
5:00-Pick up/School Closes
Meet the Team
Joanna Welsh- Preschool Director
Joanna Welsh- Preschool Director
Joanna Welsh- Preschool Director
Joanna Welsh Joined YLUMCPS in October 2019. After spending six months as the Assistant Director she is thrilled to now serve as the Director.
Joanna has served in the field of Early Childhood Education for nearly 20 years as Teacher, Administrator, Assistant Director, and Director in Preschool and Infant/Toddler Programs. Joanna attended
Joanna Welsh Joined YLUMCPS in October 2019. After spending six months as the Assistant Director she is thrilled to now serve as the Director.
Joanna has served in the field of Early Childhood Education for nearly 20 years as Teacher, Administrator, Assistant Director, and Director in Preschool and Infant/Toddler Programs. Joanna attended Fullerton College and holds certifications and degrees in Early Childhood Administration and Early Childhood Education. Joanna and her husband Jeremy have been married for 16 years, and have 3 boys. The oldest, Micah, attends Fullerton High School. Their middle son Noah is at Ladera Vista Junior High, and their youngest Owen, is a student right here at YLUMCPS!
Joanna's heart is to serve each child and family to the best of her ability. Knowing that these early years are so instrumental she places a high value on creating a place for children to gain a strong foundation to build on for the rest of their lives.
Joanna is so grateful to continue the legacy of YLUMCPS as an outstanding school where children ages 18 months - 6 years can learn, grow, feel safe, and have so much fun!
Pastor Brian
Joanna Welsh- Preschool Director
Joanna Welsh- Preschool Director
Rev. Brian Long was born and raised in Rhode Island. From an early age he has actively involved in the United Methodist Church as a pastor's kid. At the age of 14, Brian gave his life to Christ while on a mission trip to the British Virgin Islands. While attending Ithaca College in New York he began working with A Christian Ministry in th
Rev. Brian Long was born and raised in Rhode Island. From an early age he has actively involved in the United Methodist Church as a pastor's kid. At the age of 14, Brian gave his life to Christ while on a mission trip to the British Virgin Islands. While attending Ithaca College in New York he began working with A Christian Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP) and served for 5 years in various national parks around the US. While serving with ACMNP, he received his call to ministry.In 2001, Brian moved to California to attend Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena. He graduated in 2006 with a M.Div. in theology. Brian began serving UMCWV as the director of Youth Ministries in Nov 2003. In 2008, he became the Associate Pastor of the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, as he continued to work with youth until 2011. His hope in ministry is for people to "become fully committed to daily living out their relationship with God through Jesus." His passions in ministry are missions, discipleship and looking at the larger church impact in this world. in June 2011, Brian was ordained as an Elder in Full Connection in the Cal-Pac Annual Conference.
Pastor Greg Children's Ministry Director
Since my youth I have served in local church ministry. Children and their families hold a special place in my heart and I have been blessed to have served in a few churches for a long-term impact on God’s kingdom. I received my BA in children’s & youth ministry from Pacific Christian College (now Hope International University) and have de
Since my youth I have served in local church ministry. Children and their families hold a special place in my heart and I have been blessed to have served in a few churches for a long-term impact on God’s kingdom. I received my BA in children’s & youth ministry from Pacific Christian College (now Hope International University) and have developed a philosophy of striving to reach all generations with the Good News of Jesus Christ. As I enter my fifth year in ministry here at YLUMC, I am so excited about our growing ministries which include our Kids Kingdom Sunday School, our Preschool & Kindergarten program and a Cub Scout & Boy Scout program. I also enjoy working at my part-time job with FedEx and spending time with family. Our family is made up of my wife Julie, two grown children, one adopted youngster, a couple of grand kids, along with a home full of frogs (not real ones) to help us all…F.R.O.G. = Fully Rely On God! I look forward to serving your family and the community around us!!!