Grace Preschool
Grace Preschool Registration form (in pdf)
Mission Statement & Purpose
The purpose of Grace Preschool (GPS) is to provide a quality preschool experience within a secure, nurturing, relaxed yet stimulating Christian environment. Our ''learning through play'' curriculum is carefully planned to meet the social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs of young children, while promoting the development of a positive self-concept and preparing children for future school experiences. Grace Preschool is an integral part of the outreach of Grace Lutheran Church, striving to provide a ministry of love to children, support to parents, and service to the community.
Staff
Grace Preschool employs a professional staff with educational background, early childhood training, teaching experience, and a genuine interest in and sensitivity to the needs of young children. These trained adults seek to reaffirm each child’s worth, to teach respect for one another, and to encourage exploration, discovery, questions, creativity, and learning through play.
Director: Susan Kesselring
Teachers: Barb Boatman, Karen Hansen, Linda Hardies, Gail Menk, Paula Riopel, Chris Sachs
Administrative Assistant: Sue Burke
Program
Recognizing that each child is a unique and important individual, Grace Preschool provides a structured but flexible program that includes:
- "Choice Time" (creative playtime with choices in the areas of art, blocks, books, dramatic play, imaginative play, science, manipulatives)
- Large- and Small-Group Time
- Music and Movement
- Large Muscle Activities
- Snack and Listening
- Story Time
- Reading and Math Readiness
For Whom
Children--who are potty trained and three years of age by September 1 through Kindergarten age, regardless of race, creed, nationality, ethnic origin or religious preference--are eligible to enroll at Grace Preschool.
Sessions
Morning sessions are scheduled from 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Afternoon sessions are scheduled from 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Class Offerings
Threes / Fours (Two years before Kindergarten)
. Monday - Wednesday a.m.
. Tuesday - Thursday a.m.
. Friday a.m.
. Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday p.m.
Fours / Fives (One year before Kindergarten)
. Monday - Wednesday - Friday a.m.
. Monday - Wednesday - Friday p.m.
. Tuesday - Thursday a.m.
. Tuesday - Thursday p.m.
Fives (Five years old by November 1)
. Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday p.m.
Tuition:
1-day per week session: Yearly tuition for a class that meets one day per week is $513.00, paid in nine monthly payments of $57.
2-day per week session: Yearly tuition for a class that meets two day per week is $945.00, paid in nine monthly payments of $105.
3-day per week session: Yearly tuition for a class that meets three days a week is $1260.00, paid in nine monthly payments of $140.
A $50 non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of registration. One registration fee is charged per family. The first monthly tuition payment is due at your child's orientation session in September. After that, tuition is due monthly on the first of the month.
Registration Information
Openings are still available for some 2008-09 preschool classes. See information below to visit or register.
Open registration and Open House for the 2009-10 school year will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2009, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Please bring your family and join us!
For Further Information
To schedule a visit to Grace Preschool or to register a child, contact Susan Kesselring, Director, at 952-432-5451 or e-mail at s.kesselring@gracelutheranchurchofapplevalley.org.
GPS is licensed and complies with the standards set forth by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Licensing: 651-296-3971
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