Education provides a solid foundation and a pathway to success. The Children's Circle Preschool at Second is a safe learning environment for our little ones with a proven curriculum grounded in faith and play, allowing children to gain confidence and basic skills to prepare them for elementary school.

We work with our mission partners to support education initiatives in Washington Township, in central Indiana, and in East Africa. If you would like to learn more about how to become involved in our education service opportunities, please contact Lisa Enright, Interim Director of Mission. 

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  Adopt-a-Classroom Washington Township Schools

  In partnership with the Washington Township School Foundation, Second adopts teachers & classrooms to support their enrichment programs. We are providing grant recipients with $1000.00 to be used throughout the school year.

  We are always looking for volunteers to help fund this program along with volunteers to connect with grant recipients. If you are interested in building a relationship with a dedicated teacher in Washington Township, please reach out to Lisa Enright to learn about this opportunity.

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  Preschool

  

  Welcome to Children's Circle Preschool, a place of discovery...

  Children's Circle Preschool has been serving the community since 1967, offering a nurturing, Christian setting where children can develop the skills and confidence necessary to live in today's world. Our experienced staff guides children toward discovery of who they are and what they can do.

  We recognize that children are learning all the time. Each age group has an age appropriate, play-based curriculum that allows for growth and mastery of new skills. Christian traditions and Bible stories are an important part of our curriculum. Our spacious rooms are well stocked, and our staff creates fun and meaningful learning experiences every day.

  CCP follows a traditional school calendar with classes available from late August through May. We have a two-week Christmas Break, a one-week Spring Break, and are closed for national holidays. All classees meet from 9 AM - 2:30 PM. We offer a summer school program for currently enrolled students only. Tuition is based on the number of days a class is scheduled to meet. (Mondays and Fridays have more holidays, so families enrolled in those classes pay a little less.) More detailed tuition and fee information is available upon request.

  CCP is a welcoming community, where families can connect and grow. Friendships are made here, and our goal is to create positive first school experiences for all our families.

  Contact:
  Karen Archbold
  Interim Director of Children's Circle Preschool
  (317) 253-6461
  KArchbold@SecondChurch.org

  Office hours: 8:30 AM to 2:45 PM

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  Umoja Partnership Help us fund a new partner school in Chulaimbo, Kenya

  Umoja is a partnership of many faiths, from different cultures, on two different continents, united in our service to change lives by keeping children in school. We believe that education is the key to a better future for orphaned and vulnerable children in the Chulaimbo, Kenya community.

  The Umoja Partnership provides programs and services designed to keep orphaned and vulnerable children in school. We partner with primary and secondary schools to identify vulnerable children to address their individual needs.

  Programs include: School tuition and uniforms, school lunch through our food security program, weekend and evening food support for child-headed households, mentoring and empowerment programs to provide a social and emotional support system, and basic needs such as blankets, solar lamps, feminine hygiene products and home construction.

  Second Presbyterian Church Mission team and Umoja Partnership are partnering together to raise funds to add another primary partner school in Kenya in January 2025. We need your help.

  • $10 provides a school uniform to a student in need.
  • $10 donation provides a female student with sanitary towels for a year.
  • $25 provides empowerment programming for one child for a year.
  • $50 donation provides school lunch for a primary school student for a year.
  • $280 donation provides school uniforms for an entire school for a year.
  • $425 donation provides solar lamps for students.
  • $1,000 donation will educate a student for secondary school.
  • $2,500 donation will provide a student with tuition for post-secondary school.

  Can you help us continue to transform communities one child at a time?

  To learn more about Umoja Partnership, please visit: UmojaPartnership.org.

  Are you interested in traveling to Kenya with a group from Second Presbyterian Church? Reach out to us at Up@UmojaPartnership.org

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  Building Tomorrow in Uganda

  Building Tomorrow improves access to child-friendly, community-supported schools via two main initiatives: Primary School Construction and Thriving Schools Program. The organization’s focus is to ensure their impact outlives the programs by engaging local communities and building capacity to provide an inclusive, transformative education for their children. All programs currently benefit underserved areas of Uganda.

  Learn more at BuildingTomorrow.org

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  Northside Mission Ministry Pantries at Local Schools

  We are celebrating an expansion of Northside Food Pantry services. As part of our deepening relationship with the Washington Township schools, we have been working closely with the social workers at several of the nearby schools to identify food security needs at their school.  Examples would be snack backpacks that go home with students in the evening, gift cards for fast food, shoes, leggings and emergent needs that arise at the schools. 

  If you are interested in supporting this outreach, please contact Lisa Enright.

  Northside Food Pantry sources most of its food through Gleaners. If you would like to help keep the pantry shelves stocked, you can donate online and select "Northside Food Pantry" in the drop-down menu.