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Welcome and thank you for your interest in our Preschool, established in 1965. Our holistic approach offers a variety of opportunities for individual and group participation. We strive to develop strong self-help and school readiness, encourage creativity, and provide engaging language arts and math activities.
For more information and to schedule a tour, call Preschool Administrator Sandy Peterkin in the church office: (757) 229-6688. And be sure to check out our Facebook page!
We are receiving registrations for the 2020-2021 school year. You can download a registration form here. Send your form and registration fee today!
If you are interested in joining our dynamic team of teachers, you can download a job application form here.
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Mission Statements
To provide a kind and friendly atmosphere in which each child will expand his/her cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development, while focusing on positive self-concept and an enjoyable preschool experience.
To introduce preschool members and their families to the St. Stephen congregation and ministry, and invite them to become participants in the study of God’s word.
Our Programs
Class times are from 9:00 AM to Noon. We offer 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-day programs for children 3-5 who are potty-trained. Early Morning Care is available daily beginning at 8:15 AM. An extended day program runs Monday–Friday from Noon to 2:00 PM from mid-September through mid-May.
Non-Discrimination Policy: St. Stephen Lutheran Preschool shall not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions, scholarships, and other school administered programs.
Threes Classes
- Meet two days (Tues. and Thurs.) or three days (Mon., Wed., Fri. OR Tues, Thurs, Fri.) each week
- Maximum class size is 10
- Child should be 3 by September 30
Fours Classes
- Meet three days (Mon., Wed., Fri.) or four days (Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs.) each week
- Maximum class size is 10
Fives Class
- Meets five days per week
- Maximum class size is 10
Early Morning Care
- Available daily from 8:15 AM
Extended Day Program
- Monday through Friday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM
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Curriculum Basics
Spiritual Development
Weekly Chapel Time with our Pastor
Prayer before snack
Bible stories and seasonal songs
Language Development
Oral expression/listening skills
Vocabulary extension
Daily reading time
Appropriate field trips (e.g., fire station)
Physical Development
Large muscle development
Fine motor skill development
Coordination activities
Social-Emotional Development
Respect and warmth shown to each child
Cooperative play experiences
Trust in environment and adults
Develop empathy for others
Cognition, Problem Solving, and Scientific Development
Opportunities to see similarities and differences
Develop senses: see, hear, taste, smell, and touch
Use diverse materials (e.g., water, clay, objects)
Observe and care for plants and animals
Mathematical Development
Counting activities
Beginning recognition of numbers
Development of basic number concepts
Awareness of time intervals
Creative Development
Daily art classes
Exploration with wide variety of visual media
Distinguishing between fantasy and reality
Encouragement of imagination
Weekly music classes
Our Calendar for 2019-2020
August 28-29………………………………………….. Preschool Orientation
September 1………………. Blessing of the Backpacks & Social Gathering
September 3…………… First full day of School – Zebras, Koalas & Frogs
September 4………………….. First full day of School – Giraffes & Hippos
September 9……………………………….. Extended Day Program begins
October 4-6……………………………………………. Occasion for the Arts
October 28………………………………………. Pancake Costume Supper
November 5………………………….. Lifetouch Pictures – Zebras & Frogs
November 6……………… Lifetouch Pictures – Giraffes, Hippos & Koalas
November 13……………. Jamestown Fieldtrip – Hippos, Koalas & Frogs
November 27-29………………………. Thanksgiving Holiday – No School
December 19………………………….. Christmas Party –Zebras & Koalas
December 20………………… Christmas Party – Giraffes, Hippos & Frogs
December 23-January 3……………………. Christmas Break – No School
January 20……………………….. Martin Luther King Holiday – No School
February 9…………………………………………………….. Winter Carnival
February 17………………………….. Presidents’ Day Holiday – No School
February 25………………………………. Pancakes & PJs/Shrove Tuesday
March 2……………………………………… Teacher Work Day – No School
…………………………………. Father’s Night – Hippos, Koalas & Frogs
March 16……………………………….. Summer Camp Registration Begins
April 2…………………………………… Easter Egg Hunt – Zebras & Koalas
April 3………………………….. Easter Egg Hunt – Giraffes, Hippos & Frogs
April 6-10………………………………………………………….. Spring Break
April 14………………………………………….. Grandparents’ Day – Zebras
April 15…………………………………………. Grandparents’ Day – Giraffes
May 1…………………………………………… Kindergarten Registration for
…………………………………………… Williamsburg/James City County
May 6…………………….. Mother’s Day Brunch – Hippos, Koalas & Frogs
May 15……………………………………………………. Extended Day Ends
May 25……………………………………………. Memorial Day – No School
May 28…………………………. End-of-the-Year Picnic – Zebras & Giraffes
……………………………………. No school for Hippos, Koalas & Frogs
May 29…………… School Picnic & Graduation – Hippos, Koalas & Frogs
June 1-5…………………………………………… Summer Camp – Week 1
June 8-12………………………………………….. Summer Camp – Week 2
June 15-19………………………………………… Summer Camp – Week 3
June 22-26………………………………………… Summer Camp – Week 4
July 13-17………………………………………….. Summer Camp – Week 5
July 20-24………………………………………….. Summer Camp – Week 6
August 3-7…………………………………………. Summer Camp – Week 7
August 10-14………………………………………. Summer Camp – Week 8
Dates may be subject to change