Classes Sept - May 
Monday & Wednesday 
12:30 - 2:45 pm 
Class size limited to 14

Classes Sept - May 
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 
9 - 11:30 am 
Class size limited to 16

1. To provide a child centered stimulating environment which will help each child develop to his or  her fullest potential for this developmental stage. 

2. To help children develop a positive concept of themselves and to foster independence. 

3. To help children feel secure with some adults and routines outside their family circle. 

4. To encourage attitudes of acceptance for a diversity of persons and cultures. 

5. To promote physical skills and coordination appropriate for this developmental stage. 

6. To promote growth in verbal skills. 

7. To encourage creativity through supporting their ideas and offering a wide variety of mediums. 

8. To nurture intellectual curiosity and the love of learning. 

9. To promote social skills that will help the child work, play and live with others in a peaceful manner. 

10. To offer a Christian atmosphere where children feel safe. 

Each session is planned to be an experience where children have the opportunity to explore, discover, question, succeed, risk and grow. Through play, Rainbow Preschool tries to meet the needs and develop the skills of each child socially, emotionally, physically, spiritually and intellectually. 

Daily Schedule for Junior and Senior Classes:

The staff guide the children through free choice activities. Children are offered a variety of hands on activities to choose from. Following clean up,  a prayer is said before snack is served family style. Everyone pours his or her own drink from a 2-cup pitcher.  Following  a whole group activity, everyone gathers for sharing (Show and Tell). Circle time includes prayer, stories, songs, and finger plays to develop attention span, pre-reading and premath skills.

Staff:

The staff is trained in early childhood education. They plan curriculum for the specific children in each class. They are  members of national, state and local professional organizations in the early childhood field. They continue to take classes, attend conferences and network with others in the field to stay current with updates. 

The executive board consists of church members, parents and teacher. Every adult has a background check that has contact with the children.