As a tree grows, branches out, and bears fruit, we strive to help children prepare for kindergarten by nurturing them to bear the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These values guide our students as they develop into compassionate, confident individuals.
Mission Statement
We provide a kind and friendly atmosphere in which each child will expand his or her cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development, focusing on positive self-concept and a positive preschool experience. We introduce preschool families to the St. Stephen congregation and ministry, and invite them to become participants in the study of God’s word.
Curriculum Basics
Spiritual Development: weekly Chapel Time with Pastor Jon, prayer before snack, bible stories and seasonal songs
Language Development: oral expression/listening skills, vocabulary extension, daily reading time, field trips (farm, Jamestown Settlement, Library, Fire Station, etc.)
Physical Development: large muscle development, fine motor skill development, coordination activities
Social-Emotional Development: respect and warmth shown to each child, cooperative play experiences, trust in environment and adults, develop empathy for others
Cognition, Problem Solving and Scientific Development: opportunities to see both similarities and differences, develop senses: see, hear, taste, smell, touch, use diverse materials (i.e. – water, sand, clay, objects), observe and care for plants and animals
Mathematical Development: counting activities, beginning recognition of numbers, development of basic number concepts, awareness of time intervals
Creative Development: daily art classes, exploration with wide variety of visual media, distinguishing between fantasy and reality, encouragement of imagination, weekly music classes, weekly yoga, monthly bookmobile, seasonal presenters
thank you
We are delighted by your interest in St. Stephen Lutheran Preschool. Our holistic approach to early childhood education offers a wide range of opportunities for academic, physical, and spiritual growth, all tailored to meet the developmental needs of young children. In both individual and group settings, we guide children in developing strong self-help and school readiness skills, encourage creativity, and provide engaging activities in language arts, math, and science. Our nurturing environment fosters a love of learning while promoting important life skills that will support your child’s success in school and beyond. We look forward to your family joining our Preschool community!