Prince of Peace Preschool

Mission Statement

The mission of Prince of Peace Lutheran School Association is to establish a lifetime educational ministry for children and their families based on the gospel of Jesus Christ, focusing on academic excellence and service to our community.

Vision Statement

Prince of Peace Lutheran School Association is committed to the growth of God's kingdom by providing lifetime edcuation to the glory of God through spirit lead disciples, a tradition of academic excellence and spiritual growth from generation to generation

Preschool Philosophy Statement

We believe

  • The young child is a gift from God and learns best about God's world through experimentation, discorvery and exploration through hands-on learning experiences.
  • Each child is a unique creation of God. Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool recognizes this and aids each child to reach their full potential and become all God intends for them to be.
  • Children learn best through play and by engaging in developmentally appropriate activities.
  • That Prince of Peace Preschool is a warm, loving Chirst-centered environment where children can develop to their fullest potential physically, emotionally, socially, intellectually and spiritually.
  • That Prince of Peace Preschool is here to encourage children's development with warm, consistent, loving encouragement in an atmosphere of grace.
  • That families are the first and most important teachers of their children. We at Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool wish to partner with parents to reach each child in the most effective ways.
  • That parents are an integral part of the preschool and are welcome at all times.

Objectives

Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool provides preschool children with the opportunity to:

  • Hear God's Word and know Jesus as their Savior and friend.
  • Know that Jesus and His love, is with them throughout their entire life.
  • Gain a feeling of self-worth as an accepted child of God.
  • Work and play in a Christian setting with children their age.
  • Appreicate the body as a beautiful creation and gift of God as they learn about the body, explore senses, and discover abilities.
  • Be themselves and develop at their own rate.
  • Express themselves through art and play freely and constructively.
  • Learn to be cooperative, imaginative and considerate.
  • Learn to be independent-able to solve their own problems and to complete tasks by themselves.
  • Learn limits of behavior regarding safety and health and respect for other's rights.
  • Increase their ability to handle their emotions constructively.
  • Build self-confidence
  • Make their adjustment to school a happy and wholesome one.
  • Enjoy a preschool experience that will simplify the adjustment of Kindergarten and other social situations.
  • Learn to establish relationships with caring adults and children their age.

Curriculum

Play lies at the heart of the preschool curriculum. Children play to learn. They learn to use their bodies and to cope with the physical world as they play. They practice and develop many types of skills through play -  physical, intellectual, social and emotional. They learn about other people and how to build relationships with them. In playing together, children share ideas and extend each other's experiences.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool provides children with a variety of learning experiences. Our curriculum is based on the development and interests of the preschool child. The Creative Curriculum along with a variety of Christian curriculum materials are used. We have a video and book explaining the Creative Curriculum on hand in the preschool room for your viewing. Each day the teacher presets the environment to include activities that foster growth in the following areas:

Spitirual             Social              Artistic

Musical             Language         Dramatic

Math                 Cognitive         Physical

Science              Sensorial         Computer

 

The Daily Schedule

Freechoice

Opening Circle - Attendance, Pledge, Story

Clean-up Time

Calendar and Weather

Jesus Time

Mystery Box

Small Group

Snack

Large Motor Indoor or Outdoor Play

Class Composition

Each class will consist of up to 16 children with two adults - the teacher and the aide.  Having an 8 children to 1 adult ratio exceeds state licensing requirements. We at Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool believe that the lower class size gives each student the individual attention that they need in order to reach their full potential.

School and Home Relations

Each day the staff will prepare the environment; model caring, sharing attitudes and behaviors; allow for both quiet and active times; observe the children as they work and play; and interact with them in a variety of positive ways. Each child develops at his her own pace, so children are observed throughout the year in order to see the progress each child is making. The parents and the teachers meet together for 2 conferences to discuss their child's progress and to set goals for the child.

Parents are encouraged to volunteer in the classroom, for field trips, for special events and holiday parties and to share their occupation or hobby.

During the last weeks of August, prior to the opening day of school, the teacher will call on each preschool family at their home. The teacher will set up these home visits by phone to give the child an opportunity to meet the teacher in a familiar environment. There will be an Open House before the first day of school so parents and studnets may visit and become acquainted with the classroom.

Building a caring relationship, nurturing growth, and stimulating curiosity and creativity are enhanced by home-school conmmunication. By working together with the family, we strive to achieve the best outcome for each child in our care.

Registration and Tuition

Registrations are being accepted for all sites. A non-refundable $90 registration/activity fee is due upon enrollment.

All preschool classes run for three hours. Tuition is as follows:

2 day/week classes          $100 per month

3 day/week classes          $150 per month

4 day/week classes          $200 per month

5 day/week classes          $250 per month

Tuition is due from September 1 to May 1 for a total of nine months of tuition payment. A two week notice must be given if there is reason for you to withdraw your child from the program.

Communications

  • Prince of Peace Preschool link.

          http://www.princeofpeacels.org

  • Fast Direct - Login for Prince of Peace Staff, Parents and Students

          http://fastdir.com/princeofpeacels

 

carol2 “Young children have great potential.  They are eager to learn and become increasingly independent.  It is essential during the early years to aid their growth through a stimulating, encouraging environment.”

            -Carol Copeland, M.A., Ed.