Early Childhood Programs

Your student should leave preschool ready and prepared for Kindergarten. Our programs nurture the social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and intellectual growth of your child in a secure and loving environment. During their time in our preschool program, students should 

• Become more aware of God in our world and their role in God's world
• Grow in love for God and each other
• Achieve a positive self-image
• Learn to accept and respond to others (sharing, cooperation, etc.)
• Improve speaking, listening, and perceptual skills
• Practice critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills
• Develop gross and fine motor skills
• Develop counting skills and pattern recognition
• Practice a variety of skills and abilities through choice time
• Take responsibility for learning

Regardless of which path you choose (traditional or nature-based), your child will receive a Christ-centered education. Preschool children will learn that they have a special place in God’s plan and that God loves and cares for them and His world. Students will also walk away knowing more about

• Who God is and what it means to be a child of God
• Loving God and each other
• Developing their God-given gifts
• Traditional curriculum, with a Christ-focused perspective
• What it means to live for Jesus
• Bible stories, songs, verses, and prayer
• Their Biblical worldview through the framework of Teaching for Transformation

Our program nurtures the social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and intellectual growth of your child in a secure, loving environment. We offer  

• Traditional Preschool, where students learn in a traditional classroom, which is curated to help children learn through play. 
• Nature-rich Preschool, which teaches students both in traditional classrooms but with an outdoor emphasis.
• Nature-based Preschool, which is taught in our outdoor classroom, The Creation Station. There's also room to explore in “The Great Beyond” — the wooded acreage behind the outdoor classroom.

Young Fives is an important year of growth and development between preschool and kindergarten. Our program focuses on early literacy & math skills, social interactions and relationships, science, creative arts, and Bible. Studies have shown that literacy knowledge and skills developed in the early childhood years help develop later literacy achievement. We develop literacy through structured large group time, small group activities, structured free play time, and dramatic play centers.  During this year, students become proficient in their ability to “do school.” This means they'll grow in confidence in working with each other and listening to a teacher. These necessary skills are layered into many areas of learning — all within a loving, Christ-centered environment.

Kindergarten provides a safe, nurturing atmosphere where God’s love is demonstrated in both word and deed. Curriculum teaches each child at their developmental level, laying a strong foundation upon which future learning is built. Kindergarten students engage in Bible, language arts, social studies, science, math, and more — preparing them to succeed in first grade! 

Traditional Kindergarten
Available in 4- and 5-day options.

Transitional Kindergarten
It starts the year with 3-days per week, then moves to 4-days after the holiday break.