Preschool Program
Christian Educare is a premier child care center offering both part-time and full-day programs for children ages 3-5. We use developmentally appropriate practices to encourage the cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth of every child.
Preschool runs from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, with extended care available from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
A quality learning environment with Christian values and academic excellence
Educare utilizes these security measures to enhance safety:
Various learning centers or environments are created throughout the room with manipulatives, science materials, art experiences, etc. Walk into an Educare classroom and you will see children painting at an easel or building a tower with building blocks. You will see the teacher with a small group of children engaged in a science experiment or making coloring pages. Children will be moving around the room, occasionally coming together as a larger group for story or Bible time, but more frequently, working either alone or in small groups at a learning center. The centers are designed so that the children can work independently, without the teacher’s assistance.
Each preschool classroom models developmentally appropriate practices. We recognize that the children in a single classroom have varying needs and abilities cognitively, emotionally, socially, and physically. We provide a wide variety of “hands on” opportunities that will enable the child to discover for themselves the different concepts and skills.
Using a variety of themes throughout the school year, children are involved with their world. By using “hands on” materials, six content areas are covered:
Our facilities feature a secure, fenced outdoor playground, a carpeted gymnasium for indoor activities, and spacious classrooms that provide students with room to be creative and allow teachers to run multiple learning centers at the same time.
Christian Educare is licensed by the Department of Children and Youth (DCY, formerly ODJFS) and is a proud member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), reflecting our commitment to high-quality, faith-based early education.
A TYPICAL PRESCHOOLER’S DAY
The children’s daily schedule is flexible enough to provide adaptability when necessary, but structured enough to provide predictability for the children. We want them to view their school as a safe and comforting place, where they know what to expect and when to expect it. Teachers prepare weekly lesson plans (which are posted in the classroom) and monthly class calendars.
