GRACE LUTHERAN
CHURCH
Preschool
Giving children
the best start at school!
Phone 815/338-0554 ext. 213
Click here for the Grace Preschool News Page
Click here for details on our Program Options.
Download Preschool Registration Form in pdf format
Our Mission & Philosophy
The mission of Grace Lutheran Church Preschool is to share God's grace through the education and enrichment of young children. Our guiding educational philosophy is that every child is a gift from God, full of potential and ready to be nurtured in mind, body and spirit. Grace offers a Christian learning environment for children ages 2 through 5. Our well-balanced program supports emotional, social, cognitive, physical and spiritual development. Children are allowed to develop at their own readiness with the needs of the “ whole child ” as the focus. Grace Lutheran Preschool joins other Lutheran preschools as a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association.
A Place for Your Child
At Grace Preschool your child will find a loving, caring environment where he or she can explore the world and prepare for the challenges ahead in kindergarten and first grade. Each child will receive individual attention to help them reach their full potential. Our classrooms are fun, safe, and welcoming spaces where your child can learn and grow.
Our Staff
Our staff are highly-qualified and experienced at teaching and guiding preschoolers. Director/Teacher Linda Mindrum will welcome your questions about our growing program and all it has to offer your child.Our Curriculum
Grace Preschool follows the Illinois Early Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education. These standards were developed by the Illinois State Board of Education with the assistance of hundreds of educators. They provide teachers with uniform goals at each level of development through high school.
Each month we will list some of the standards we have been focusing on in the classroom on our Preschool News Page. This will give parents an even better idea of what is being accomplished in the classroom. These will be listed on the back of the monthly lesson plans/calendar and posted on the bulletin board above the sign - in desk. Many standards will be repeated throughout the year and will not be listed every month.
Growing in Faith
All children, regardless of faith or church affiliation, are welcome at Grace. We do include in our classrooms beginning concepts in the Christian faith. We believe that children benefit from learning about God at an early age. From simple Bible stories children learn about God’s creation and experience how God loves and cares for them each and every day.Healthy Bodies
There’s more to a child’s first experience at school than ABC’s and 123’s. A healthy adult body begins early in childhood with plenty of active play. Our full-size indoor gym, outdoor play areas, and 25-acre park-like setting provide great ways to keep your preschooler moving. Children grow so fast and their bodies need lots of movement and spirited play to stay strong. Healthy snacks and juice will help reinforce the role of healthy bodies, too.Glue, Paint, Glitter and Other Sticky Stuff!
Preschoolers love to dive in with both hands—whether it is fingerpaint, glue, crayons, paint or clay! Getting little fingers moving in new ways with diverse materials helps promote fine motor skills and reinforces mind-body connections in the developing brain. Art also helps small children learn to express and understand their feelings. We encourage this kind of play make sure that your child has hands-on activities to keep their creative juices flowing!
Registration
To register download our PDF registration form or pick up a registration form from Grace Lutheran Church. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.Click here for details on our Program Options.
A non-refundable registration/supply fee of $50 is due upon registration. Tuition is due the first school day of each month. For complete procedures see the Grace Preschool Parent Handbook.Questions?
We welcome your questions about Grace Lutheran Church Preschool. Feel free to contact our Preschool Director, Chris Learman at 815/338-0554 ext. 213, or
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