Christian Preschool

Teacher/Director: Mrs. Janelle Rapson-Lach
Preschool Phone: 248-437-0871

"He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
- Mark 10:14-15 (NIV)

Purpose

It is our purpose to provide an environment in which young children can freely and happily develop spiritually, socially, physically and mentally. Young children learn through play, so our program is play-oriented. The curriculum is carefully planned to give children prior knowledge which is important in developing good readers. The first experience with school should give the child a positive attitude toward the idea of school. The staff is here to cooperate with the parents in their job of child rearing and to supplement the child's home life by enriching his/her experience.

Cross of Christ Christian Preschool welcomes and serves children 3-5 years old without regard to their race, color, national origin or creed. (Children must be 3 or 4 years old by December 1st.) All student records will be kept confidential. It is our desire to have staff and children of a variety of backgrounds that we might enrich one another's lives.

Goals

1. To help build each child's self esteem and to encourage that each child is special.
2. To provide opportunities for Christian learning of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior through Bible lessons and an informal living - learning environment.
3. To provide experiences and activities which fulfill the child's basic individual needs (spiritual, emotional, physical, social, and mental).
4. To provide guidance as the child becomes less self-centered and starts taking part in small group and large group activities.
5. To provide interests and experiences which will broaden the child's aptitude for future school work.

Tuition

Cross of Christ Christian Preschool operates as a self-supporting, educational non-profit agency of Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, South Lyon, Michigan.

The yearly cost of tuition is divided equally into nine monthly payments, September through May.

Parent Involvement

Three teacher aides help out in each 4 year and 3 year old class. Parents are not required to work in the classroom, but may be asked to volunteer on special party or cooking days.

Parents are always welcome. It is hoped that during the year all parents may be able to plan time at the preschool to see how their child spends the day.

Daily Schedule

Classes begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

• 9:30 - 9:50 / 12:30 - 12:50 Planning Session & Jesus Time
• 9:50 - 10:45 / 12:50 - 1:45 Free Choice & Project
• 10:45 - 10:55 / 1:45 - 1:55 Clean-Up and Restroom
• 10:55 - 11:05 / 1:55 - 2:05 Music & Stories
• 11:05 - 11:10 / 2:05 - 2:10 Snack
• 11:10 - 11:30 / 2:10 - 2:30 Large Motor Skills or Outdoor Activity

Sessions

4 Year Olds:
Monday & Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Monday & Wednesday 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

3 Year Olds:
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

**School begins the first Monday after Labor Day.

Sample Topics

Possible Field Trips

Open House

An Open House will be held before school begins - either late August or early September.

Testimonials

"My sincerest thanks go out to the entire staff of teachers at Cross of Christ for helping my children enjoy such a positive "first experience" in a school setting."

"It means a lot to the community and to families to offer a preschool where the children will grow both educationally and in faith."