Southwest Preschool
Mission:
To plant a seed in children’s hearts by teaching them God’s Word and His love for them.
Southwest Preschool offers classes for 3 and 4 year old's on Tuesdays and Thursdays from September through May. Classes, consisting of no more than 15 students, are available in the morning, 9:00-11:30 a.m., and afternoon, 12:30-3:00 p.m. Open enrollment begins February 1.
Classes offer . . .
• An awareness of God and His love
• Bible-based curriculum
• Programs for parents that include a Valentine Tea, Christmas program and closing
program
• An atmosphere of love, acceptance and individual recognition through art
expression (paint, clay, crafts, music), oral expression (drama, puppets, “show and
tell”), active listening (to others, to Bible stories, to music), nature appreciation
(animals, plants, foods, seasons) and play time.
Some kindergarten readiness skills are taught to prepare children to enter school in the fall. Skills may consist of (but are not limited to) cutting, pasting, name writing, letter recognition, learning to stand in line, learning to sit and participate during group time.
Requirements
The 3's class - children must be 3 by September 1, but not 4 and must be potty trained.; The 4's class - children must be 4 by September 1, but not 5.
Fees
A one-time application fee of $75 is required. This does not guarantee a spot in class. If your child is accepted into the preschool, there is a non-refundable enrollment fee of $100 due by September 10. If we are full, you will be placed on a waiting list. There are NO monthly tuition fees. Teachers and helpers are members of the church and have had a background check. The church provides for other costs incurred throughout the year.
Field trips
Field trips throughout the year are designed to enhance a child’s awareness and learning skills. Some have a minimal cost to parents.
History
Corina Carroll started the free preschool in 1992 to reach out to the surrounding community and spread God's love. Thirteen children, some of whom already attended church at Southwest, were enrolled in the first class. Sixty children now are enrolled and we typically have a waiting list.
God has blessed this school, the teachers and helpers, and most importantly, the many children and families who have attended. Our hope is to reach many, many more in the years to come.
