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Affordable, Quality Christian Preschool, Child Care, and Kindergarten

Acorn Early Learning Center, owned and operated by the First United Methodist Church of Scotch Plains, aims to provide quality childcare and a learning experience in which the abiding love of God in Jesus is taught and lived out.  Our affordable rates reflect our mission and commitment to our community.

Our Purpose

Acorn is a place in which children can grow and explore, learning about self and the world around in a safe environment that embraces the basic Christian values of love of God and love of neighbor.

Open To All

Acorn is open to all races, nationalities, and religious preferences who desire an early childhood education built on the tenets of the Christian faith.

Each Child Develops In An Atmosphere Of Love And Understanding

Acorn Early Learning Center creates an atmosphere of love and understanding in which each child finds acceptance as a unique person worthy of respect and dignity.

Acorn Early Learning Center helps children develop:

• a love of learning
• self awareness and ability
• motor skills
• language and mathematics skills
• creativity and imagination