Our
Purpose
- To provide
a place of Christian nurture and care which proclaims
God's Word to further the development of each child's
faith.
- To share
the Gospel with all preschool-aged children and their
families.
- To provide
a high-quality educational program that appropriately
meets the needs in all developmental domains of each
child, and anticipates a successful transition to
kindergarten.
Preschool
2011 News: SPLS is excited to share an update on their
Preschool program. Families now have the option to
add an additional day of preschool to the 3 and 4 year old
morning programs. If you would like more information
on this please contact the school office, Mr. Lehrke or
Mrs. Sieger.
Student/Teacher
Ratio
St. Paul
Preschool maintains a ratio of one teacher and teacher's
aid for every 15 three year olds; every 17 four year olds;
and every 18 pre-kindergarten students.
Teacher
and Preschool Credentials
Each teacher
is properly certified and meets the standards for early
childhood education in the state of Ohio. St. Paul
Preschool is licensed by the State of Ohio Department of
Education and adheres to all regulations
Class
Times and Tuition
3-year
old classes:
(Recommended
3 yrs. old by Aug. 31st of the school year)
- 2 day (TH/F)
~ 9:00-11:30 AM
4-year
old class:
(Recommended
4 yrs. old by August 31 of the school year)
- 3 day
(M/T/W) ~ 9:00-11:30 AM
Pre-Kindergarten
classes:
(Must turn 5 yrs. old by
December 31 of the school year and one year completion of
a preschool program recommended)
- 4 day
(M/T/W/TH) ~ 12:30-3:00 PM
- 5 day
(M/T/W/TH/F) ~ 12:30-3:00 PM
Supply Fees
of $100 for 2 and 3 day programs and $200 for 4 and 5 day
programs.
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Curriculum
The Preschool
Program includes:
- Bible
Stories
- Singing,
Prayer time, chapel, modeling Christian Living
- Living a
Christian Life
- Large and
fine motor development
- Emergent
literacy
- Letter
recognition, stories, writing practice
- Developmentally
appropriate curriculum
- Math:
Recognition and counting numbers 0-10, recognition of
colors and shapes through many hands-on and
interactive activities
- Music:
Songs, finger-plays, and poems
- Social
Studies: activities to help children learn about the
world and people around them through cooperative
interactions
- Science:
experiences, exploration, and investigation
- Gym
- Story Time
- Sharing
Time
- Art
Experiences
- Painting,
drawing, imagination
- Integrated
Thematic units and projects which include: puzzles,
blocks, book time, field trips, and other appropriate
experiences
- Classroom
visitors
- Pastor
Visits
- Music
Time
- Library
Time
- Reading
Buddies
In addition
to the above developmentally appropriate curriculum, this
preschool class emphasizes:
- Spiritual
development
- Social
development
- Emotional
development
- Cognitive
development
- Physical
development
Points
of Interest
- We offer
orientation before the school year begins to acclimate
the students to preschool.
- Home
Visits prior to the beginning of the school year for new
families.
- Parent/Teacher
conferences are held twice a year.
- We
maintain a safe drop-off and pick-up system .
- We offer
and encourage an open door policy to all parents.
- National
Lutheran School Accredited.
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Notice
of Nondiscriminatory Policy
St. Paul
Lutheran Preschool has adopted the following racial
nondiscriminatory policies; St. Paul Lutheran Preschool
recruits and admits students of any race, color or ethnic
origin to all privileges, programs, and activities. In
addition, the school will not discriminate on the basis of
race, color or ethnic origin in administration of its
educational policies, educational programs and
athletics/extracurricular activities. St. Paul Lutheran
Preschool will not discriminate on the basis of race,
color or ethnic origin in the hiring of its certified or
non-certified personnel.
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