ABOUT US

MISSION

We believe that the church

• is called to the congregation and the community

• is committed to assist persons to live life in the fullness that Jesus proclaimed.

We believe that each child

• is a child of God

• has a right to develop his/her fullest potential

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We believe that weekday programs

• should provide examples of the highest qualities of the Christian faith

• assist parents in these crucial years of child-rearing

• provide children the best of early childhood education so that they may develop to their fullest potential physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually.

We commit ourselves to providing weekday programs which bring together the best we know about the education of young children and our highest understanding of the Christian faith.

PHILOSOPHY

We believe that all children grow and develop at different rates and have different learning styles. Children are naturally curious about the world around them and should be given the opportunity to explore, create and problem solve with materials which are developmentally appropriate. Each child brings to the educational setting his or her own unique set of experiences. Through interaction in the classroom, children can learn from one another. You will find that your child will increase language skills, become more self confident and develop higher order thinking skills. All activities in these early years should be hands-on and fun. Often what adults perceive as play or pretend is a serious learning experience for a child. Therefore, there will be an array of activities in which children can touch, feel, smell, taste, hear, and see.

INCLUSION OF CHILDREN

It is the belief of the Preschool staff that children, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, etc. are all children of God and deserve the opportunity to be part of the program. When children with developmental or social delays present themselves, efforts will be made to include them fully in all aspects of the program. It is understood, however, that some children may need more individualized interventions and instruction than our staff can provide. In those instances, the Director and teachers will encourage parents to pursue assistance through Babies Can’t Wait, the local school system, or other means.