Extended Care
Child Development Program
Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center (CDC) and Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool are state licensed. This assures families that high standards have been met in the areas of space, equipment and teacher-child ratios, educators’ qualifications, policies and procedures.
The name of the center aptly portrays what we are all about and that is the development of the whole child throughout the whole day. Parents along with teachers of both the preschool and extended care work together to set goals for the child and individualize the program in such a way that optimal growth takes place.
The center is open year-round from 6:15am to 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday serving children three years (at least 33 months) – Fifth grade. Preschool sessions consist of six options. These options are a two, three, four or five day a week morning session or a two or three day a week afternoon session. All of our classes run for three hours, either 8:30-11:30 am or 12:30-3:30 pm. Prices for these sessions range from $100.00 to $250.00 per month. See the Prince of Peace Preschool Information Booklet for more information.
The extended care is offered to children who are enrolled in a POP preschool class at Trinity, a sibling of a preschooler, those on a waiting list for preschool and any interested family. We offer flexible scheduling with just the actually hours used being billed at $3.75/hour.
The after school KOOL program for children through fifth grade is offered to siblings of preschoolers and other interested families. This program begins at 2:30 and runs until 6:00 each week day with a cost of $8.00/ day or $3.75/hour. Trinity also offers care on school vacation days.
Summer care is available from June- August from 6:15am – 6:00 pm. Summer programs focus on a variety of themes which are explored through hands-on projects, including science experiments, field trips, sensory and play activities. Children are placed in an age-appropriate classroom led by a licensed teacher.
Note: Price adjustments are made as of September 1st, as needed.
Curriculum
A variety of early childhood theories and strategies are used in our program. The Creative Curriculum and a variety of Christian curriculum materials are the primary sources that are used. The Creative Curriculum is an acclaimed individualized early childhood curriculum that focuses on developmentally age appropriate application, creativity, learning through play, open-ended art, social, emotional and physical development. It is based on many early childhood theories. The strength of this curriculum is that the best of each theory is used. Some of the theories the CDC will use are Vygotsky (socio-cultural growth, use of dramatic play in advancing skills), Montessori (the ordering of the brain, cognitive growth, use of hands-on apparatus), and Reggio Emilia and other project approaches (art and literacy areas enhanced with growth in problem solving and creativity).
We believe play is the best vehicle through which children learn about themselves, the world around them and grow in their relationships with others. Each day the teacher will pre-set the environment to reflect the theme of the week/month with the various children’s development in mind.
The Daily Schedule
6:15-8:30 Extended Care with Breakfast
8:30-11:30 Morning Preschool Classes or Extended Care
11:30-12:15 Lunch (a hot lunch is provided)
12:30-3:30 Afternoon Preschool Classes or Extended Care or
12:00-2:30 Nap Room
2:30-6:00 After School KOOL for School Age Children
3:30-6:00 Extended Care
The morning and afternoon extended care sessions and After School KOOL include a snack.
Extended Care children play outdoors twice each day. After School KOOL plays outdoors each afternoon.
The two and three day a week preschool classes consists of up to 16 children and two adults – the teacher and the aide. The four and five day a week preschool classes consists of up to 20 children and two adults – the teacher and the aide. The extended care classes will typically have up to 20 children and two adults – a teacher and an aide. The after school program has one teacher for every 12-15 children. Our ratios meet or exceed state requirements.
Registration and Tuition
Registrations are now being accepted for the
To register to for…
Preschool Only: Please complete and return the POP Registration Form and a check for the annual preschool registration fee to the POP address on the form or give it to the Director.
Preschool Plus Extended Care: Please complete and return both of the registration forms. Write separate checks for the annual registration fees – one to Prince of Peace and one to Trinity Lutheran CDC.
Extended Care or KOOL Only: Please complete and return the Trinity CDC registration form along with the annual registration fee made out to
A spot will be reserved for your child on first come, first serve basis when we receive the registration form(s) and fee(s). Confirmation of class enrollment, along with additional forms, will be distributed when the registration form is received or during the summer for those starting in the fall. This will include forms to finalize the extended care hours. A two week notice must be given if there is reason for you to withdraw your child from any part of the program.
Schedule Options
Fulltime 6:15am -6:00pm daily $750.00/month (includes lunch)
Flex Rate hourly rate for children $3.75/hour (attending less than full-time)
Food Fee Daily fee with hot lunch $3.00/day (includes breakfast, lunch, snacks)
Or
Food Fee Daily fee w/out hot lunch $1.00/day (includes breakfast, milk for lunch, snacks)
Annual Registration Fee $20.00 (Due at time of registration and each September)
After School KOOL 2:30-6:00 pm $8.00/day (for school age children through 5th grade)
Notes: Price adjustments are made as of September 1st, as needed
All registration fees are non-refundable.
