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 Our Program
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A full day program is offered Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 6 pm. The morning enrichment program is offered 2, 3, 4 or 5 mornings a week from 9 am to noon.

 Self Selection Time
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This is an opportunity for children to explore the learning centers in the classroom which consist of art, blocks, science, puzzles and other manipulatives, family life, and language and literature.
 Group Time
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Stories, finger plays, music and movement, and sharing are some of the activities incorporated during this time.
 Snack Time
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An opportune time for children to become familiar with good nutrition and develop social skills.
 Outside Time
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Large and small motor skills are enhanced through the use of climbing structures, wheel toys, balls, sandbox, water tables, and carpentry.
 Special Activities
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We provide a weekly music program for children ages 3-5.

 Parent Opportunities
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Knowing the school is an extension of the child's home, we encourage cooperation between home and school to further meet the needs of the child. Opportunities available to parents include daily communication with the staff, parent workshops, including guest speakers and discussions, parent participation and volunteering on field trips, class parties and functions, Open House and parent-teacher conferences.
 Kindergarten
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We feel that the most important purposes of Kindergarten are the development of a child's self-esteem, the emphasis of cooperation, and the fostering of a child's natural love of learning.

    

We provide a Developmentally Appropriate Kindergarten Program here at First Lutheran.  Many of the academic skills are achieved through hands-on learning and age appropriate activities.  We believe in developing the "whole" child, which includes five essential areas of every child.  These areas are a child's emotional, social, creative, physical and intellectual components.  We achieve this goal by exposing our students to many different experiences throughout the day.

    

On a daily basis our program includes, math, music, art, science, writing, reading, phonics, fine and large motor development and Christian Education.  We do follow the California state standards within our curriculum.  We also have the opportunity to cook once a week and go on monthly field trips throughout the year.  There is a classroom ratio of 12 students to 1 teacher.

 

The Kindergarten hours are from 8:30am-12:30pm Monday-Friday.  Before and after school care is available.

 Pastor's Message
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Dear Parents,

Your child is very special at First Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten! Why?

Because:
1. We model and share the love of Jesus.
Jesus showed His special love and sensitivity to children, and so do we.
2.Your child is precious to us.
Both you and we want the very best for your child. We are committed to quality care and quality learning.
3. We make a commitment to you and your child.
We use all the resources God has shared with us to nurture the emotional, physical and spiritual growth of these little ones God has entrusted to us.
4. We are here for your family.
When you call on us with any concern or need we will do our best to serve you and your family. We welcome you to participate in any or all aspect of the life and ministry of our congregation, because we see an ongoing relationship with Jesus as the very center of meaningful family relationships. Worship life is at the center of our life in Jesus Christ, so we worship at 8:00 & 10:45 each Sunday morning, and join in Christian Education classes at 9:30 on Sunday and at many other times throughout the week.


May God Bless you and your entire family!

Aaron Unseth

Pastor, First Lutheran Church Family

 Contact First Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
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Kathy Perez or Mona Van Deweghe
(619) 444-0559
867 South Lincoln Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020

Phone Number:
(619) 444-0559

E-mail: preschool@youhaveaplace.com

Preschool Director 

Kathy Perez

Kathy Perez Portrait preschool@youhaveaplace.com





 

Preschool Administrator 

Mona Van Deweghe

Mona Van Deweghe Portrait preschool@youhaveaplace.com