Our Mission Statement
The mission of Grace First Presbyterian Church Preschool is to support the community by maintaining an affordable, high quality education and care program for young children, in a nurturing Christian environment.
Our Philosophy
We believe that all children have a natural desire to play, to explore to learn and to express themselves as individuals. As children engage in their environments, they strive to understand the world and all its properties and mysteries. As they grow, children develop relationships with peers and adults and learn to communicate, to express themselves and their ideas. Their engagement in their environment and relationships with others are experiences that help children build on their understanding of the world and their place in it. At Grace First Presbyterian Church Preschool we want children to explore actively, to express themselves freely, to think critically, to work collaboratively and to live joyfully.
Grace First Presbyterian Church Preschool believes that:
• Each child is a unique gift.
• Each child is highly capable.
• Each child should have the opportunity to discover, explore, and to express their curiosity.
• Each child has a right to be valued and respected for who they are.
• Each child should explore materials and share experiences.
• Each child should make discoveries that build knowledge, awareness, and skills.
• Each child should have the opportunities to share their ideas and feelings, and to listen to others.
• Each child should learn to resolve conflicts and to develop compassion.
• Each child, through their interactions with others, will develop trust and confidence.
OUR HISTORY
Grace First Preschool was established in 1957 as an outreach to serve the children and families in our community. It continues to provide developmentally-appropriate curriculum for children ages 12 months - 6 years old.
Our curriculum provides a balance of child discovery and teacher guidance. It builds self-regulation, self-help, and self-guidance. Our programs develop and grow school readiness skills, leading to a more successful future in school and beyond. Grace First Preschool is a great place to Learn and Grow!
Preschoolers at play in the Grace First Presbyterian Church Preschool
The Preschool will provide an environment that encourages children to:
Develop a love of learning
Be part of a community of friends
Develop a positive sense of self
Communicate ideas effectively
Explore, discover, ask questions and find solutions
Use their whole body effectively
Practice basic skills and healthy habits and understand why they are important.
Grace First Presbyterian Church Preschool looks to partner with families in helping children have the best experience possible and the preschool program works to support parents in the many roles and responsibilities they face as parents. In turn, parent involvement is vital to the quality of our preschool, and parent involvement in highly encouraged. The more families support their children’s learning and educational progress, both in quantity and overtime, the more children tend to do well in school and continue their education.
The Benefits of Parent Involvement:
Parents:
Strengthen their self – esteem and home parenting skills.
Gain new insights into different settings in their own children’s lives.
Share their challenges with other parents and obtain new ideas on how to manage their struggles with children.
Children:
Strengthen children’s motivation to succeed.
Feel more comfortable and improve their self-concepts.
Have hands on activities.
Experience easier transitions.
Teachers:
Have more time to interact with each individual child.
Create more exciting curriculum with an anti-biased environment.
Better understand each child’s uniqueness.
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