EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Early childhood experiences based on Christian faith provide a strong foundation in a child's life. In First Immanuel's Early Childhood Education Programs, Jesus is a daily presence in our school day. This provides support for growth in a child's emotional, social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual development, and is the basis for a strong Christian character.
Our Early Childhood Education offerings include programs for children age 2 through age 4. The program's classrooms are designed with young children in mind so that each child has a special cubby area, and there are private bathrooms & changing tables within the classrooms for 2K, private bathrooms for 3K and the 4K classrooms all have easy access to full bathrooms.
PROGRAM & CLASS OFFERINGS
The 2K Program is for children who are 2 years of age by September 1 (Toilet-training is not required). The program offers families an educational option for their children to experience a learning environment outside the home. The 2K curriculum is highly focused on learning through play, developing good listening habits and being a good class/playmate. The student's day together includes time to develop independence and confidence in new-found skills and abilities, as well as opportunities to grow in their faith in Jesus and make new friends.2K Program
- Open to children age 2 by September 1st
- Select 2 – 5 days/week
- Class Options –
- Half-Day Morning Class Time 8:00 am – 11:00 am
- School Day Class Time 7:25 am – 2:40 pm
- School Day Complete Care 7:25 am - 2:40 pm with before school care as early as 6am & after school care as late as 5:30pm included
3K is for children who are 3 years of age by September 1 and confidently toilet-trained by the first day of school. The program is an initial stepping stone to the academic structure they will experience in Kindergarten. The 3K curriculum includes large motor activities, indoor and outdoor play, art and music experiences, social studies, science experiences, the understanding of numbers, language and writing activities, dramatic play and religious activities. Additionally, there is a focus on the love of Jesus, respect for others and self-care.
- Open to children age 3 by September 1st
- Select 2 – 5 days/week
- Class Options –
- Half-Day Morning Class Time 8:00 am – 11:00 am
- School Day Class Time 7:25 am – 2:40 pm
- School Day Complete Care 7:25 am - 2:40 pm with before school care as early as 6am & after school care as late as 5:30pm included
4K is for children who are 4 years of age by September 1. The program has a special focus on Kindergarten readiness in areas such as letter and number recognition and writing, early reading/sight words, computer experience, structured activity and classroom behavior. Our 4K curriculum also focuses on each student as an individual learner, so each can be as successful as they can be at every step of their early educational journey.
- Open to children age 4 by September 1st
- Select 2 – 5 days/week
- Class Options –
- Half-Day Morning Class Time 8:00 am – 11:00 am
- School Day Class Time 7:25 am – 2:40 pm
- School Day Complete Care 7:25 am - 2:40 pm with before school care as early as 6am & after school care as late as 5:30pm included
Before School Care starting at 6:00 am is available to all early childhood students. After School Care is available to school day students until 5:30pm. All Programs Follow The First Immanuel Lutheran School Year Calendar
Please note:
Our Early Childhood Education Program strives to meet the class needs of each family we serve. We will make every attempt to accommodate a family’s first choice of class and days. If we are unable to accommodate that, the family can go on the waitlist or choose to withdraw their admission.
Additionally, requests to change your child’s program or course days need to be made with the admissions office and are based on class availability and lead teacher approval. All programs are subject to minimum enrollment requirements.