SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS
CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

Where the Whole Child Counts: Mind, Body and Soul

Preschool 2 ½ Year Olds

Distinguishing Features

• 2 ½ year old classes - Monday, Wednesday, 8:30-11:30
• 3 day and 5 day programs also available, 8:30-11:30
• Child Care available; 7:00-8:15 and 11:30-6:00 only
• Program follows school schedule

Goal and Philosophy

• Maintain a Christian school experience that delivers the Gospel message, serves the community and provides quality education
• Comprehensive program that promotes spiritual, physical, emotional, social, creative and cognitive growth and development
• Young children learn best with developmentally appropriate activities

Academics

• Theme based curriculum concentrates on Social and Emotional Development
• Alphabet, Math and Science discovery experiences
• Library Time including story time and the opportunity to check-out books

Daily Routine

• Circle Time
• Jesus Time
• Outdoor Time
• Snack Time
• Center Time: Computer, Art, Music, Math, Language Arts, and Science

Christian Learning

• Bible stories and songs
• Prayer Time
• Teachers model their faith and encourage children to apply Christian principles, like forgiveness, grace and respect for life

The Environment

• Experientially designed for children to learn and explore at their own pace
• Allows the child to experience the world and grow in their love for the Lord
• Combination of center activities, group activities and individual attention
• Parent volunteers help with craft and snack times and parties
• Parents can observe classroom time through a two-way mirror
• Mature staff including a Director degreed in Early Childhood Education and group leader qualified teachers.