First Lutheran Preschool
First Lutheran offers a renowned preschool called First Lutheran Preschool. We are a Christian Preschool where Christ is the foundation of our curriculum and policies.
First Lutheran Preschool seeks to create a Christian atmosphere in which children will be exposed to the person of Jesus Christ. That exposure should have a favorable influence on their growth physically, mentally, socially, academically and spiritually. First Lutheran Preschool is a ministry of the congregation and is intended to be a service to the community. We provide a safe nurturing and challenging environment in which each child is an individual and where learning is best taught through work and play. Our qualified teaching staff provides a curriculum which readies children for their next educational setting.
All classes offer art, music puppets, stories and outdoor play. "The Creative Curriculum" is used in each classroom.
Snacks are provided by the parents on a rotating basis, Birthdays and holidays are celebrated at appropriate times during the year.
Click here for the Registration Form. (pdf)
Class Descriptions:
Kangaroos: This class meets on Friday mornings for 2 hours It is designed for children who are 2 between May 1 and October 1. It will be an opportunity for parents to attend preschool with their child.
Friday Mornings 9-11:00 AM (Parent participation)
Registration Fee $75.00 | Monthly Tuition $70.00 Monthly
Lambs: This is a first group experience for children who are 2 years old by March 2010. They will begin to work on self-help skills, moving from one activity to another and following directions given by an adult other than their parents. Children in this class do not need to be potty trained.
M/W or T/TH Mornings 9-11:00 AM
Registration Fee $150.00 | Monthly Tuition $164.00
Doves: The 2-day program is for children who have had their 3rd birthday by August 31, 2010 and are potty trained**. The emphasis in this class is on further developing self-help skills, communication skills and social skills. Children will begin to direct their own activities and make choices from the available activities.
If your child is 3 by March 2010 or has been a Lamb, you might want to choose the 3-day Dove program. With the extra day there is more emphasis on scissor skills and they may begin to write their name.
Registration Fee $150.00
2-day Doves: T/TH 9-11:30 AM | Monthly Tuition $198.00
3-day Doves: M/W/F 9-11:30 AM | Monthly Tuition $230.00
Lions: To enter the 3-day Lions or 4-day Lions your child will need to be 4 by August 31, 2010. We will continue to work on the skills they started working on in the Dove classes, with the emphasis on the skills needed to enter Kindergarten the following year. We will encourage further their self-help skills, scissors skills, extending their attention span and writing their names. We will work on following multiple part directions. The 3-day Lions meet T/W/TH
4-day Lions- These classes are designed for older fours and fives who are not entering Kindergarten. Children entering these classes require a longer attention span with an ability to do group activities. Scissor skills and writing utensils will be implemented in a more structured way. The 4-Day Lions meet M-TH.
Registration Fee $150.00
3-day 4-day Combo Lions: T/W/TH or M-TH 9-12:00 AM
Monthly Tuition: $240.00 (3-day) $268.00 (4-day)
4-day Lions: M-TH 9AM-12:00 PM OR1:00-4:00 PM
Monthly Tuition $272.00
We only accept children who are Potty Trained. This means children must be able to take clothing off, get on the toilet by themselves, wipe themselves, and put clothing back on. Children must be wearing underclothes consistent with being potty trained, not diapers or pull ups. It is also helpful to have children wear clothing that is easy for them to remove in the bathroom. We realize that three year olds occasionally have accidents. Sending a backpack with extra clothes is helpful, especially at the beginning of the year. We have some extra emergency clothes, however children are most comfortable in their own clothes. Under rare circumstances it may be necessary for a parent to be called if accidents continue on a regular basis.
First Lutheran Preschool admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and extends to them all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school
Philosophy:
First Lutheran Preschool seeks to create a Christian atmosphere in which children will be exposed to the person of Jesus Christ.
First Lutheran Preschool is an outreach ministry of the congregation and is intended to be a service to the community. We provide a safe, nurturing and challenging environment n which each child is an individual. Learning is best taught through discovery and experience.
Our qualified teaching staff provides a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the "Creative Curriculum" which readies children for their next educational setting using the goals and objectives below.
Teach:
- Nurture curiosity, imagination, and creativity
- Encourage critical thinking and problem solving
- Stimulate language development and literacy
Live:
- Develop large and small motor skills
- Foster a awareness of the five senses
- Encourage good nutrition, physical fitness, personal hygiene and independence
Love:
- Develop a positive self-concept and respect for others
- Channel emotions into appropriate and acceptable outlets
- Learn to play, work, and communicate with peers and adults
- Create security and trust through classroom routines and expectations
Serve:
- Encounter God through Bible stories, song, prayer, and natural conversations
- Value each child as an individual
- Share God's love through community outreach
- Embrace each child and family as unique creations of God
First Lutheran Church & Preschool Mission Statement:
Living, Loving, and Serving as Jesus did…so that all may know Him!
Preschool Mission Statement
To teach, live, love, and serve as Jesus did...so that all may know Him!
Please contact Karen Beasley, Preschool Administrator, at Preschool@flrb.org or 206-546-0320 with questions.
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Kindergarten
First Lutheran's Kindergarten is a half-day, M-F 1:00 - 4:00 PM program which will provide children with the continuity and consistency that best bridges the transition from preschool to first grade. The curriculum will provide challenging and successful learning experiences for students at their own level with activities and thematic units designed to integrate learning in all areas. Our curriculum will be aligned with the Washington State Learning Standards. Children attending Kindergarten at First Lutheran will be able to attend any private or public first grade the following year.
Click here for the Kindergarten Registration Form (.pdf)
Lunch Bunch/Enrichment
To help parents manage very busy schedules, we offer extended day opportunities as an “add on” to their child’s day. These “add-on” opportunities may take the form of 1, or 1 ½ hour lunch or enrichment programs like Music, Movement, art, and science. Parents may sign their child(ren) up for once a week, several days per week or on an occasional drop in basis. A minimal fee will be charged.
In the event of low enrollment, classes may be combined or cancelled. A decision will be made and you will be notified by August 1, 2010.
