Preschool

A Christian Foundation

The mission of St. John’s Lutheran Preschool is to introduce children and families to Jesus by presenting a Christian foundation for all learning activities while providing a ministry to our community. Some of the goals of our Preschool are to teach children respect for others, to nurture the love of Jesus, to master social skills, and generally to prepare preschoolers for kindergarten. Kindergarten readiness is evaluated at the end of the school year, according to these sample categories: recognition of shapes, numbers, colors and sizes; physical coordination; pre-writing skills; listening skills; math skills; language and pre-reading skills; awareness of his/her  surroundings; emotional readiness; and social skills. Faith development is the core of the curriculum in a Lutheran preschool. All activities add to the spiritual life of young children. Faith development is more than having an isolated “Jesus time” in the daily schedule. Integrated in the curriculum are experiences that help a child understand God’s love for all people.

Registration and Enrollment Information

Enrollment for Fall classes begins February 1st for congregation members, March 1st for past Preschool families, and March 15th begins open enrollment. The registration process includes a visit with your child, completion of registration forms and payment of the non-refundable registration fee, For more information or to schedule a visit please contact Diane Gruber, our director, at the church office: 440-466-2473. 

Class and Building Information

Three/Four Year Old Preschool Class

This class is designed as an introduction to a formal classroom setting with the main focus on socialization, learning to share and take turns and following directions. Children must be age 3 on or before August 1st of the coming school year.

Classes meet Thursdays and Fridays

One class: 9am – 11:30am

Student/Staff ratio is 12:2

Pre-K Class

This class is designed to prepare children to enter kindergarten the following school year. Along with socialization, learning to share/take turns and following directions, there is also a focus on the skills needed for kindergarten entrance.

Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

One class: 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Student/Staff ratio  is 18:3

General Class Information

A typical daily schedule might include: Circle Time, Small Group Learning Centers on Language, Math, Science, Social Studies and Health, Music and Movement, Worship Time, Snack, Free Choice Timer, Art, Story Time.

Building and School Information

Ground-floor, handicapped-accessible building.  

Locked entrances equipped with monitoring system

Certified through the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services, License #304055.  

Two employees are on the premises at all times.  

All childcare staff members are trained in infant, child, and adult CPR, communicable disease, first aid, and child abuse recognition.