Glenview Methodist Preschool — established 1965

A preschool experience designed for our youngest students

Two’s Program at GMPS

The 2’s year is about building confidence, independence, friendships, and comfort in a school community — while still giving children plenty of time to simply be two.

Process art gives young children opportunities to explore materials, make choices, and discover what happens when they create.

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Two GMPS two-year-olds scooping acorns and pinecones at a nature play table in their classroom

Two’s at a Glance

5:1 ratio or better · 3+ adults in every class · Age-grouped classes · No potty training required

Class Options

Monday/Friday 2’s

For children with June–August birthdays (Monday only option available)

Tuesday/Thursday 2’s

For children with September–May birthdays

Friday Add-On

A mixed-age experience for children across 2’s classes

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A GMPS teacher helping a two-year-old explore colorful paint stamps at a classroom art table

Small Classes with Lots of Support

Our 2’s classrooms maintain a child-to-adult ratio of 5:1 or better, with at least three adults in every class. Staffing increases with class size, so larger groups have additional adult support.

We also add extra support at the beginning of the year and anytime a class or individual child would benefit from it.

A Little More Time Together

Once children have settled into the school routine, those enrolled in our T/TH 2’s classes may have the opportunity to participate in Little Lunch Bunch, a relaxed once-per-week extension with time for lunch, play, and friends.

Children do not need to have turned 3 to participate.

Potty Training Is Not Required

Children do not need to be potty trained to attend GMPS. We change diapers, assist with toileting, and partner with families as children become ready for greater independence.

Our 2’s classrooms have connecting bathrooms, so children naturally see classmates using the toilet and often become interested in trying it themselves.

We believe potty training happens on an individual timeline — and we meet children where they are.

The Beginning

A Strong Start at GMPS

Our 2’s program is built around the enormous amount of growth that happens between ages two and three. Children are grouped by age so routines, expectations, and classroom experiences better match their developmental stage.

It is the beginning of their GMPS journey.
A GMPS teacher reading an oversized picture book to a group of two-year-olds seated on the classroom rug
A GMPS two-year-old holding up a crushed flower at an outdoor nature art table
Three smiling GMPS two-year-olds dressed up in princess and fairy costumes during pretend play in their classroom
A GMPS two-year-old painting with a roller at an easel in her classroom
A GMPS two-year-old loading pinecones into a toy truck next to a toy school bus in his classroom

Written by Karen Coan, M.A. in Education, Director of Glenview Methodist Preschool
Last updated: September 2026