Qualified, Caring STAFF

Our staff members are caring, kind, and supportive.  They understand the vulnerability that parents face when sending their children off to school, and strive to make that transition as smooth as possible.  Teachers attend ongoing professional development classes and are certified in First Aid and CPR.   

​We work as a team, learn from each other, and continue to grow through professional educational opportunities.  Above all, we keep a sense of humor which translates to joyful learning with our students, and a light, supportive workplace.

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First Lutheran Preschool admits students of any race, color, gender, and national or ethnic origin. It does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship or any other school administered program.

Our Mission & Philosophy

We are a ministry of First Lutheran Church, serving families from all backgrounds, faith traditions and neighborhoods.  Our mission is to support young children and families.  We do this by providing a nurturing environment where children play, discover, and grow, and families are recognized as important partners in their child's education.

Our philosophy is rooted in child-centered play where children learn socialization, communication, and problem-solving skills. We celebrate natural curiosity within the framework of a nurturing environment. We recognize that each child has their own gifts and learns in a variety of different ways. Our goal is to help each child gain confidence in his/her own abilities and develop a life-long love of learning.

In response to studies that show children are spending less time outside and becoming detached from nature, we allow ample time for outdoor learning. We believe that rich learning happens when children have access to natural environments. We have four outdoor areas on our campus.  Children are supervised closely, and teachers make observations of their interests and discoveries.  Lessons may be extended to indoor learning and revisited on future visits to the natural spaces. Our campus includes:
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• Traditional Playground
• Outdoor Classroom
• Rain Garden
• Nature Path
• Church 
• Fellowship Center
• Social Hall/Cafeteria/Gym
• Education Building

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Curriculum

Read more about our curriculum, here.

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Policies

Our policies may be found in our family handbook, here.

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