Classes

Messiah Lutheran Preschool is dedicated to partnering with families in teaching each student God’s love, in creating a foundation for a lifetime of learning and developing caring, confident children.

Find out more information about all of the class offerings at Messiah below.

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Tots

2 years

The 2-year-old Tots class is a great beginning place for youngest of learners. It is a class of Guided Discovery.

Messiah Preschool offers these 2-day options:

Tuesday/Wednesday class  9:15-11:30a
Thursday/Friday class  9:15-11:30a

  • The Tots classrooms offer a stimulating environment where the children learn how to get along with others while they become enthusiastic learners.
  • Class structure is such that children become independent, self-confident, and curious learners who can work well with others.
  • Requires one adult from each household to volunteer approximately once per month.
  • Class ratio is one teacher, one teacher assistant and one parent volunteer per ten children.

Registration Fee:

$100 non-refundable registration fee per student, per year.
One-time $15 fee per student for a 72-hour Emergency Kit.
 

Tuition

(9 monthly payments)

  • 2 day (T-W) 9:15–11:30a–$205​
  • 2 day (Th-F) 9:15–11:30a–$205​

The Preschool year runs from mid-September through May.

Beginners

3 years

A great program for children just starting out in school

  • Curriculum designed to introduce and expose children to uppercase letter recognition and sounds, numbers, colors, and shapes.
  • Activities to develop and strengthen fine motor development including coloring, cutting, clay/play dough and early writing skills.
  • Socialization skills development to learn how to interact with others, use words to communicate feelings, be kind and considerate and be comfortable speaking to others in a small group setting.
  • Creative opportunities through exploratory center play and art.
  • Class ratio is 2 adults and 12 children per classroom.

Registration Fee:

$100 non-refundable registration fee per student, per year.
One-time $15 fee per student for a 72-hour Emergency Kit.
 

Tuition

(9 monthly payments)

  • 2 day (Th-F) 8:45–11:45a–$255
  • 3 day (M-T-W) 8:45–11:45a–$355

The Preschool year runs from mid-September through May

Pre-Kindergarten

4-5 Years

Thematic curriculum builds on the lessons of the Beginner program. The class is also excellent for students starting school for the first time.

  • Uppercase and lowercase letter recognition, sounds, numbers and counting, colors and shapes.
  • Name recognition and writing skills continue throughout the year. Numbers and counting leading to simple math concepts are practiced in both group and center time.
  • Fine motor development activities including cutting, coloring, early writing, and some math skills. Zaner-Bloser penmanship is practiced throughout the class.
  • Socialization skills development to learn how to interact with others, use words to communicate feelings, be kind and considerate, and be comfortable speaking to others in a small group setting.
  • Creative opportunities through exploratory center play and art.
  • Field Trips and cooking are also a part of the class experience.
  • Class ratio is 2 adults and 14 children per classroom.

Registration Fee:

$100 non-refundable registration fee per student, per year.
One-time $15 fee per student for a 72-hour Emergency Kit.
 

Tuition

(9 monthly payments)

  • 3 day (M-T-W) 8:45–11:45a–$355
  • 4 day (M-T-W-Th) 8:45–11:45–$415

The Preschool year runs from mid-September through May