MISSION STATEMENT

 Our mission is to offer a Christian atmosphere to young children that is rich with understanding, encouragement and educational opportunities.

PHILOSOPHY

Children are welcomed into a loving and caring environment that is healthy and safe. They are introduced to a Creative Curriculum that is implemented through developmentally age appropriate practices that meet the needs of every child using a system that reflects the goals and objectives of the curriculum. Children will engage in activities that will enhance skills in the areas of social, intellect, moral, physical, language, emotional and spiritual. The children will learn about prayer and faith through spiritual lessons and experiences in the classrooms as well as within the school

CURRICULUM

Our curriculum is CREATIVE AND THEME BASED. We provide a variety of Learning Centers the children can choose from.(Block-Transportation, Dramatics-Housekeeping, Library, Science, Manipulatives, Music, Arts – Crafts and Writing). Children can select their own activities during the day from a wide variety of materials that are available. We offer open-ended activities that are both child-initiated and teacher-directed. Throughout the day, children have the opportunity to work individually or in large or small groups. The schedule provides for alternating quiet and active play. We select theme topics each month that we use as a guideline for lesson planning, but we also use the Emergent Curriculum concept of developing a lesson plan around a child’s idea, question, or interest. Creativity and flexibility in the schedule give the children many opportunities to be a part of the activity that most interests them. The Creative Curriculum outlines 50 different developmental areas that the teachers observe in children. Each Sept., Jan. and April the teachers complete a screening tool on each child in their care.

COMMUNICATION

Communication is important. We provide a teacher mailbox in each classroom for comments, questions and suggestions. We use verbal and written communication on a regular basis to inform parents about their child’s day at school. We do developmental screening on each child, three times a year, and have a teacher/parent conference at least twice a year. Parents will sign off on information given to them at each conference. If you would like to specifically observe your child’s interactions in the classroom, we can schedule a time for you to participate in a day’s activities. Please discuss this with your child’s teacher.

PARENT-PARTICIPATION

Parents are always welcome to attend field trips and participate in special events and fund raisers.

Two parents serve on our Pre-school Board for a 2-year term. Are you interested in serving?

Parent input on program planning is always welcome. We appreciate all ideas and suggestions. A written or verbal comment to a board member, teacher or the Director will be discussed at the monthly pre-school board meetings. Yearly parent surveys give parents the opportunity to voice concerns and ideas to benefit the program.

Volunteers in the classroom are welcome, although it is our experience, that volunteering in your own child’s classroom can sometimes inhibit your child’s normal classroom activity. Your child may tend to concentrate too much on the fact that you are sharing your time with other children and your child may miss out on opportunities to interact as usual. Parents interested in volunteering in any area of the Center, can speak with the Director about days and times that are available.

Parenting classes, Bible studies and other opportunities for growth are offered each school year.

We have many books, brochures, videos and informative articles available to parents on a wide variety of topics. These materials are loaned, for a 2 week period, to any parent.