Since 1969, it has been Gary Preschool’s mission, privilege and great joy to partner with parents to promote growth and happiness in the lives of approximately 2,300 students through stories, creative play and many fun classroom activities. While this mission has not changed, our community’s needs have.

After many thoughtful discussions and brainstorming sessions, the Gary Preschool Board voted to close the 3-year-old and 4-year-old preschool classes at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. A committee has been formed to explore the possibility of a reimagined program that would better meet the needs of our community.

Thank you to Gary Church for your support. We wouldn’t have been able to have the program that we have had for 55 years without the church and its dedicated members. We also want to thank all the parents and families who trusted us with their children. Sharing Gary United Methodist Church and Jesus with the children, and seeing his wonderful love through the hearts of our preschoolers, has been a very special privilege.

Cindy Andrzejewski, Preschool Director

Stephanie Dalton, Board President

Karen Binkerd, Board Secretary

Kara Calderwood, Board Treasurer

Celebrate Gary Preschool on June 8
Please join us on Sunday, June 8 in celebrating the retirement of Cindy Andrzejewski who has been a teacher and most recently a director of Gary’s Preschool program for 23 years. We will celebrate Cindy and the preschool’s long history during 9 a.m. worship and with refreshments during Special Blend.