Preschool Programs at Holy Shepherd

Philosophy: Our Preschool strives to encourage children's learning in many ways. We believe that children learn through play and should be in a safe, clean, and healthy environment. Along with enhancing cognitive development, children experience physical and spiritual growth in conjunction with social and emotional needs to prepare them for an academic future in Kindergarten.

Mission: The mission of Holy Shepherd Preschool is to provide a curriculum that each day provides for the enhancement of education, motor, and social skills in a Christ centered environment. We desire to prepare each child for a well rounded social, spiritual, and academic future in kindergarten.

We are open to the public and any denomination.

 

Registration is open for the 2012-13 school year. Class sizes are limited. Click to read or download the Parent / Guardian Handbook for the 2011-12 School Year (2012-13 available soon).

Classes Offered

• Three-year old classes (Pre-K Junior):
  • These classes are for children who will be three by August 31, 2011
  • Classes will be offered Tuesday and Thursday
  • Classes will run from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Tuition for this class is $90 per month
    
• Four-year old classes (Pre-K):
  • These classes are for children who will be four by August 31, 2011
  • Classes will be offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday
  • Classes will run from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m..
  • Tuition for this class is $125 per month
• Four-year old classes (Pre-K Extended Day):
• These classes are for children who will be four by August 31, 2011
• Classes will be offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday
• Classes will run from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Tuition for this class is $190 per month

Classes include direct play and learning activities, supervised free play, craft projects, music and movement, small and large group activities, gross and fine motor opportunities, cooking classes and field trips. The children will also learn simple Bible stories and lessons, as well as prayers.

Policies:

• Each child must have a copy of his/her immunization record on file by the first day of school.
• All children must be potty trained prior to the start of school.
• There is a $70 non-refundable registration fee due with your application. Tuition is due the first day of each month, with the first payment due on the first day of school. All checks should be payable to Holy Shepherd Preschool.
• On orientation day, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2011, all Holy Shepherd Preschool policies and general information will be discussed in full, and at that time a parent handbook will be provided.
• The Preschool Openhouse will be on Saturday, August 27, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.
• We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of religion, race, color, national or ethnic origin.
  

Schedule:

Holy Shepherd's year begins the Wednesday after Labor Day. We will follow Lake Central School Corporation's school year for all holidays, vacation days and emergency snow days (note that Preschool will be held if Lake Central has a two-hour delay).

About Our Staff:

Our teachers demonstrate a sincere and loving Christian attitude, identify and relate to each child and his/her needs, and create fun, exciting activities and learning experiences.

• Val Solan returns to the Holy Shepherd Preschool as teacher for the second year. Val received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and teaching certificate from Rockford College. Several years later she earned her Montessori Preprimary certification. Val has 31 years of experience working with preschool children!
• Sandy Munday continues as the Preschool Aide. Sandy has worked as an aide with Val for the past eight years and has 18 years of experience teaching Sunday School.