3-Year-Old Class

Our 3-year-old program emphasizes social interaction, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual growth. We spend time learning fine and gross motor skills, and listening to one another and the teachers.
Students will:
- Sing songs.
- Play on their own and with others.
- Make crafts.
- Learn about Jesus.
- Learn about colors.
- Learn about shapes.
- Learn about numbers and counting.
- Begin to recognize and write their name.

3-Day Program
- Age Requirement
  Age 3 by December 1 of School Year
- Class Size
  14 Students
- Student/Teacher Ratio
  7 to 1
- Days
  Monday/Wednesday/Friday
- Class Times
  9 - 11:30 a.m.
- Payment Plans
  Tuition costs are available on our enrollment page.
2-Day Program
- Age Requirement
  Age 3 by December 1 of School Year
- Class Size
  14 Students
- Student/Teacher Ratio
  7 to 1
- Days
  Tuesday/Thursday
- Class Times
  9 - 11:30 a.m.
- Payment Plans
  Tuition costs are available on our enrollment page.

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Sample Daily Schedule
9 a.m. // Doors Open
The main school doors are open from 9 – 9:10 a.m. Doors to the classroom open at 9. Help your child place their belongings in their cubby, get a hug or high five from the teacher, and head into the classroom. Be sure to check the board in the drop-off area for any announcements about the day.

9 - 9:40 // Free Play
Students have a chance to explore the classroom and play with each other. Will you play trucks, blocks, or dress-up clothes?

9:40 - 9:45 // Clean Up
Put away the toys and art supplies. We make sure our classroom is neat and tidy before moving on.

9:45 - 10 // Circle Time, Good Morning, Calendar
Circle time is our chance to learn about weather and calendar. Be ready to talk and share!

10 - 10:15 // Bible Story
We read and talk about Bible stories together.

10:15 - 10:30 // Art
Children get to make some artwork or crafts with guidance and help from the teachers. What will you make?

10:30 - 10:50 // Snack and Rest
Students have opportunity throughout the year to bring a snack to share with the class. Please pack a healthy one! We’ll pray together, thank our friend for bringing snack, and dig in.

10:55 - 11:15 // Gym or Outside Time
If the weather is nice, we’ll play outside on our all-natural playground. If not, it’s off to the gym for fun with trikes, balls, running and more.

11:15 - 11:25 // Story Time
We’ll read some stories together. Which book is your favorite to read?

11:25 - 11:30 // Get Ready to Head Home
We spend our last few minutes getting the wiggles out as we sing, do motions, and enjoy finger plays.

11:30 // Dimissal
Time to greet parents with a hug. Don’t forget to grab the take-home materials in your child’s cubby!

3-Year-Old Teaching Team
- Darcy Fesmire
  Head Teacher, 3-Year-Olds (M/W/F and T/Th)
  Darcy Fesmire
  Head Teacher, 3-Year-Olds (M/W/F and T/Th)
  Darcy began working at First Trinity Preschool in 2008 as an assistant teacher and became the 3-day 3-year-old Head Teacher in 2020. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Grove City College in Pennsylvania. She has been married to Eric since 1993, has 4 handsome boys, Caleb, Samuel, Isaac, and Joel and a pet turtle, Floyd. Her family enjoys theater, reading and vacations to visit her parents in North Carolina. She started at the school because her youngest 2 were students, and it gave her the chance to still be home after school with her kids. She has stayed because she loves the people she works with and the chance to meet some special little people and love them with the love Jesus has for them!
  
  Personal Info and Fun Facts:
  
  Experience:
  
  15 years in the classroom, + mom years
  
  Favorite Color:
  
  Rose
  
  Favorite Children’s book:
  
  Monster at the End of the Book by Jon Stone
  
  Favorite Food:
  
  Pizza
  
  Favorite Ice cream:
  
  Bittersweet Symphony
  
  Favorite Season:
  
  Fall
  
  Hometown:
  
  Braintree, Massachusetts
  
  Hobbies:
  
  Theater, Reading
  
  Family:
  
  Married to Eric since 1993, 4 sons and 1 daughter-in-law & many exchange students over the years
  
  Pets:
  
  Turtle named Floyd
- Michelle Helles
  Assistant Teacher, 3-Year-Olds (T/Th)
  Michelle Helles
  Assistant Teacher, 3-Year-Olds (T/Th)
  Michelle has been a First Trinity Preschool mom since 2017 and joined the staff as the Assistant Teacher for the 3-year-old class in 2020. She was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and moved to the US in 1997 with her family. She relocated to Buffalo to attend college and now lives in Kenmore with her husband and two children, Joshua and Gwen. She enjoys travel, reading, gardening and exploring local places. Michelle loves Jesus and spending time with His children, both big and small.
  
  Personal Info and Fun Facts:
  
  Experience:
  
  10 years in children’s ministry and 3 years in preschool
  
  Favorite Color:
  
  Green
  
  Favorite Children’s book:
  
  The Christian Mother Goose Book by Marjorie Ainsborough Decker
  
  Favorite Food:
  
  Indian
  
  Favorite Ice cream:
  
  Caramel Cone
  
  Favorite Season:
  
  Fall
  
  Hometown:
  
  Johannesburg, South Africa
  
  Hobbies:
  
  Putting together photo albums, Baking and Decorating
  
  Family:
  
  Husband Tom, Son Joshua and Daughter Gwen
  
  Pets:
  
  Two Guinea Pigs named Cakey and Hershey
- Tracy Bramwell
  Assistant Teacher, 3-Year-Olds (M/W/F)
  Tracy Bramwell
  Assistant Teacher, 3-Year-Olds (M/W/F)
  Tracy began working as an assistant teacher in 1998 and left to pursue a career as a technology integrator in local schoools. She joyfully returned to First Trinity in 2020 as an assistant teacher in both the 2- and 4-year-old classes. She is currently the assistant teacher in the 3-day 4-year-old class. Tracy had wanted to be a teacher since Kindergarten but it took her a while to get there. Never give up on your dreams! She is an avid Bills fan who also likes reading and nature. She loves Vacation Bible School, First Trinity, Jesus and her family and close friends.
  
  Personal Info and Fun Facts:
  
  Experience:
  
  more than 30 years
  
  Favorite Color:
  
  Blue
  
  Favorite Children’s book:
  
  Ira Sleeps Over by Bernard Waber
  
  Favorite Food:
  
  Peaches
  
  Favorite Season:
  
  Summer
  
  Hometown:
  
  Avon, Ohio
  
  Hobbies:
  
  Reading, Swimming and Jigsaw puzzles
  
  Family:
  
  Husband, Mark
- Debbie Kopec
  Head Teacher, 3-Year-Olds (M/W/F)
  Debbie Kopec
  Head Teacher, 3-Year-Olds (M/W/F)
  Debbie first joined the First Trinity Preschool staff in September of 2016 as the assistant teacher in the MWF 4-year-old classroom. She took a brief step back from the preschool to be home with her daughters, and worked as a substitute throughout the preschool during that time. Debbie became one of the MWF 3-year-old head teachers in September 2023. She has been married to her husband, Scott since 2005, and has three daughters, all of whom attended First Trinity Preschool. In her free time, Debbie enjoys spending time with her family, gardening and exercising.
  
  Personal Info and Fun Facts:
  
  Experience:
  
  14 years as a mom, 12 years as a volunteer for VBS & 5 years working at First Trinity Preschool
  
  Favorite Color:
  
  Purple
  
  Favorite Children’s book:
  
  Mo Willems books
  
  Favorite Food:
  
  Spicy Thai Chicken Salad from Core Life
  
  Favorite Ice cream:
  
  Almond Joy Ice Cream
  
  Favorite Season:
  
  Summer and Fall
  
  Hometown:
  
  Tonawanda, New York
  
  Hobbies:
  
  Spending time with family & friends and exercising
  
  Family:
  
  Husband Scott, and 3 daughters Madison, Becca and Alyssa
- Lisa Pulver
  Assistant Teacher, 3-Year-Olds (M/W/F)
  Lisa Pulver
  Assistant Teacher, 3-Year-Olds (M/W/F)
  Lisa joined the First Trinity Preschool staff in September 2023 as one of the assistant teachers in our 3-year-old classrooms. She has been a part of First Trinity’s Vacation Bible School, children’s Sunday education hour and work camp trips with high school students for many years. Lisa has been married to her husband, Derek, since 2003 and has three children, all of whom attended First Trinity Preschool. In her free time, Lisa enjoys knitting, doing puzzles, quilting and hiking.
  
  Personal Info and Fun Facts:
  
  Experience:
  
  18 years as a stay at home mom, 14 years + as a volunteer for VBS, High school work camp trips & Sunday School & 3 years working at daycare and after school programs
  
  Favorite Color:
  
  Green
  
  Favorite Children’s book:
  
  Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss and How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? by Jane Yolen
  
  Favorite Food:
  
  Pizza
  
  Favorite Ice cream:
  
  Cookies and Cream
  
  Favorite Season:
  
  Summer
  
  Hometown:
  
  Pendleton, New York
  
  Hobbies:
  
  Quilting, Knitting, Hiking, Camping, Reading
  
  Family:
  
  Married to Derek for 20 years and 3 kids ages 18, 16 and 13
  
  Pets:
  
  Archer, a wind sprite, Misty, a gray cat, Dottie, a parakeet and a goldfish from the county fair