Play-N-Share Preschool

A play-based, academic preschool program for children ages 2-5.

At Play-N-Share, each child is viewed as a special gift from God. Emphasis is placed on learning Christian morals and values. The program is designed to provide children with a safe, stimulating, and loving environment for learning through play, and to help each child build a positive self-esteem.

The child has the opportunity to play with children of his or her own age. The children are encouraged to socialize, create, become more independent, and learn to share.

Class Information:
  • All classes meet from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
  • Children may attend one, or two, days per week in the 2’s Class
  • Children may attend two or three days per week in the 3’s classes.
  • Children may attend two days, up to five days a week in the Pre-K classes based on availability of spots.
Registration:

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year begins on Monday, February 3, 2025 for current families, & church families.
Public registration will begin February 19th, 2025 for the fall school year.
A non-refundable registration fee of $140 per child and $75 per sibling is due at the time of registration. This fee ensures that your child’s position is reserved.

Requirements:

Play-N-Share requires children to be immunized (CDC recommendations).
Children in the 3’s and Pre-K classes must be completely potty trained.
2’s class: children must be 2 by July 31st
3’s class: children must be 3 by July 31st
Pre-K class: children must be 4 by July 31st

Important Links

Information Sheet

For the 2025-2026 School Year

Registration Packet

For the 2025-2026 School Year

Meet Our Teachers

 

Julie Narvell
Director of Play-N-Share

Years at PNS – 12

BA degree in Communication
and Psychology with a CDA

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

jnarvell@avonumc.com

Phone: 317-272-1786

Kim Gambrall
4’s Teacher

Years at PNS – 14

BA degree Child Development
& Family Studies

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN

Jennifer MacLaughlin
4’s Teacher

Years at PNS – 3

BS degree in Nursing

Marian University

Indianapolis, IN

Samantha Tracy
4’s Teacher

Years at PNS – 4

BS degree in Elementary Education

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, IN

Tracy Mehling
4’s Teacher

Years at PNS – 3

BA Degree Theater & Drama,

Communication & Culture

Indiana University

Bloomington, Indiana

Katie Meiner
4’s & 2’s Teacher

Years at PNS – 14

BS degree in Elementary Education

St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud, MN

Candice Thornburg
3’s Teacher

Years at PNS – 2

Early Childhood Education Major

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN

Victoria Goffinett
3’s & 4’s Teacher

Years at PNS -2

BA degree in Elementary Education

Marian University

Indianapolis, IN

Laura Wood
3’s Teacher

Years at PNS – 9

English Major

Thomas More College

Crestview Hills, KY

Emily Grady
2’s Teacher

Years at PNS – 1

BS & MS degrees in Animal Science
 
Purdue University
 
West Lafayette, IN
Elizabeth Mach
2’s Teacher

Years at PNS – 2

BA degree in Communication & French

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN