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18-24 monthsMothers Day Out 18-24 Months

This is a wonderful first class for your child. The teachers work on the socialization of the children, along with building their verbal skills. The monthly curriculum is worked into their daily schedule, providing the children with a variety of activities to do individually with the teacher or in a small group. Singing, reading, art, and free center play are all a part of your toddler’s day.

Monday- Friday (choose one or more days): For children who are at least 18 months old. This class is designed to orient children to the preschool classroom setting. Parents may choose to pick children up at 12:00 or at 2:00.

Student - Teacher Ratio 5 to 1

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2 year olds2-Year-Old Class


This is great class to work on the socialization of your child. They have many opportunities to work together in small and large group settings. With our large and spacious classrooms, there is always a lot to do as they grow and learn about the world around them. And with our low teacher-student ratios, each child is able to receive individualized attention throughout the day. The teachers provide a variety of activities based on a monthly theme. The curriculum is integrated in all aspects of the child’s day. If your child stays until 2:00pm, a rest time is taken after lunch.

Tuesday/Thursday,  OR Monday/Wednesday/Friday: For children who are 2 by September 1st. This class focuses on the basics of pre-academic skills. Most importantly, 2’s will increase social and emotional development with some exposure and emphasis placed on traditional academic skills.

Student - Teacher Ratio 7 to 1

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2 year olds3-Year-Old Class

The 3-year-old class meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or Monday thru Thursday. Both classes follow the same basic curriculum, with individualized attention given to expand on growing knowledge. The teachers present an array of activities based on a monthly theme. They provide letter and number recognition, along with introducing the sounds of each letter. The classes always have a story time, a snack time, along with small and large group gatherings. They have a rest time after lunch, with time spent outside for playing and socializing with their friends. Everyday, the children have ample time to explore their room with a multitude of center activities to choose from. These children also attend Chapel two times a week.

Monday/Wednesday/Friday, OR Monday-Thursday: For children who are 3 by September 1st. All students must be potty trained. This class increases academic emphasis, while still primarily seeking to improve social and emotional development and problem solving skills. Parents with children in the MWF class may choose to pick them up at 12:00 or 2:00.

Student - Teacher Ratio 10 to 1

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2 year oldsPre-Kindergarten

This class is the perfect stepping-stone to kindergarten. The children are engaged in a variety of activities to enhance their academic skills. This class utilizes Saxon Phonics to build on the children’s knowledge of letters and letter sounds. The children not only have an opportunity to work independently, but also to work in small and large groups. The curriculum that has been developed provides a wide array of math lessons and activities that correspond to the current theme. Throughout the day, the children have many opportunities to engage in center activities, story time, and outside play time. Along with their weekly Bible lessons, the children also attend Chapel two times a week.

Monday-Thursday: For children who are 4 by September 1st. This class emphasizes social and emotional development, self-awareness, self and peer mediation, autonomy and increased attention span. Traditional academic skills are addressed in a hands-on manner and within the parameters of a developmentally appropriate curriculum. This class is designed to prepare students for a successful Kindergarten experience.

Student - Teacher Ratio 12 to 1

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2 year oldsPrimer/Kindergarten

This class utilizes a high level of individualized instruction in order to best meet the unique needs of each student. Focus is placed on phonics, math, problem solving, and higher order thinking skills. Weekly themes and bible lessons are interwoven throughout the curriculum to create a dynamic and challenging experience for every child. Daily activities provide a balance of student interaction, independent learning time, and one on one instruction with the teacher.

Monday-Friday: For children who are 4 (Primer Class) or 5 (Kindergarten Class) by September 1st. Students will have opportunities to participate in an individualized curriculum designed to increase skills in language, mathematics, science, art, social studies and problem solving. Mixed age grouping enhances a student’s opportunity to develop higher level thinking skills, leadership skills and pro-social behaviors. Along with weekly bible lessons, the children attend Chapel two times a week.

Student - Teacher Ratio 12 to 1

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Math and Phonics Program

Friday Only: For children who are enrolled in our M-TH 3 year old, or M-TH Pre-K class. This class is designed to be a structured mixed-age class with emphasis on Math and Phonics extension activities. 

 Class Offerings may be subject to change.

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“Early Risers Club”

Do you need an early drop off time? Then this hour is for you! Bring breakfast and have a little extra play time before school starts!

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“Stay-n- Play”

This is an added hour at the end of the school day for parents who need a little extra time in their day. Enrichment classes will be added during this time.

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Class Hours 

  • "Early Risers Club” meets Monday-Friday, from 8:00-9:00
  • Classes meet from 9:00-12:00 or from 9:00-2:00 (12:00 on Fridays)
  • Math and Phonics class meets from 9:00-12:00 on Fridays
  • Primer/Kindergarten classes meet from 9:00-2:00 M-TH and 9:00-12:00 on Fridays
  • “Stay-n- Play” meets Monday–Thursday, from 2:00-3:00