About Us
Thank you for your interest in Little Learners In Home Christian Preschool. Please allow me to introduce myself and tell you about the unique program I offer. I am the owner/director with a background devoted to children and education. My qualifications include: Associate Degree in Early Education, BA in Secondary Ed., and Masters work in Gifted Education. I have had the privilege to teach for the past 14 years in centers, private homes, public schools, and now in my home school. My school is different because I individualize the curriculum to fit each student's individual needs. For example, every 3 year old is at a different level, so I develop a curriculum to meet their personal needs. (Most schools teach every student the same thing on the same day:every 3 year old learns the letter A, etc.) One of the other benefits of my school, is that most preschools do not let kids enroll unless they are at least 3, where I take them starting at 2 years of age. 90% of your child's brain is developed by age 5. This is why I start taking students at an earlier age to make sure they have the advantage of as much learning as possible. This allows your child to be even more prepared when they enter school and gives them the chance for more exposure to a structured environment that helps in early brain development.
The following is a sample of what I can offer your child/family:
* Individualized Curriculum/One on One Education/Montessori activities
* Safe, clean, and loving in home environment
* No more than 6 children at a time
* Age range from 2 years and up
* Licensed Facility that participates in the state food program (serve 75% organic
food)
* Dedicated areas for school/play/rest time
* Non-smoking, pet free home w/ fenced yard and age appropriate toys
* Lots of fun and learning (structured day)
* Group Music, Private Piano, Art (Higher Level), Stretch N Grow, Martial Arts
and Mini Yogis(yoga) classes offered monthly
* Green facility:water filtration system, air purifiers and organic cleaning products
used
* Conveniently located: minutes from 69 HWY, 435 HWY, and Sprint Campus
Philosophy on Teaching:
Because 90% of a child's brain is developed before age 4, we take students younger than 3 years of age to utilize this critical time of learning. If these experiences are positive and satisfying, the foundations are formed for enthusiastic life long learning.
We believe that every child learns differently and is an individual. That is why at Little Learners Preschool Inc., every student is taught at their level and has their own individualized curriculum. Teaching kids at their level, gives them the chance to develop as individuals and move at their own pace.**Our curriculum goes well past the preschool/Pre-K level-most students leave working on first and second grade material**
Daily Routine:
****The daily routine does vary depending on the season and due to individualizing the curriculum****
Drop off/Breakfast/Snack: 8:30-9
Free Learning Time-puzzles, table activities, computer, phonics/reading circle with teacher
Individual Learning/One on One Teaching/table and floor activities
Computer Class- phonics, math, etc.
Circle Time-seasons, weather, life lessons, special units, learning reviews, animals, bible verse, prayer
Music Class-singing, dance, listening skills, rhyming, memory games, pledge of allegiance, etc.
Movement-dance, exercises, counting, imagination, short plays, drama, puppet shows, opposites, left/right , yoga, coordination, etc.
Math/Tactile Learning
Movie/Lunch- movie is 15-30 minutes-less when students eat outside
Play Time-outside if weather permits
Story time/Bible lesson
Nap time
Snack- outside if weather permits
Writing Class/Workbook Activities/Art/Science- varies daily
Free Play- outside if weather permits
Learning Games- encourages teamwork
Pick Up: 4-4:30
Sample Daily Menu:
Breakfast: Whole grain waffles/blueberries/milk
Lunch: Chicken breast/carrot sticks/strawberries/whole grain pita/milk
Snack: Bagel with peanut butter/orange slices/water
Classes/Extracurricular:
Yoga ($7) 45 min-held on one Tuesday and one Thursday of every month
Martial Arts ($10) 45 min-held on two Thursdays every month
Group Music ($15) 45 min-held on one Thursday every month
Private Piano ($10) 15-20min-held on the same Thursday as group music class
ARTE ($10) 45min-held on the first Wednesday of every month
Stretch N Grow ($5) 45min-held on the second Wednesday of every month
Licensing:
State:We are licensed through the state of Kansas for up to 10 children, but only take up to 6 each day.
State Food Program:We participate in the State Food Program and serve 75% organic food. No canned food items are served.
Teaching Staff:
Head Teacher/Owner's qualifications include: Associate Degree in Early Education, BA in Secondary Ed., and Masters work in Gifted Education. I have had the privilege to teach for the past 14 years in centers, private homes, public schools, and now in my home school.
Assistant Teacher's qualifications:12 years experience teaching infants-kindergarten. Director of church children's ministry and head teacher at several preschools.
Substitute Teacher: Retired from 30 years of teaching in Christian schools. Served as principal and head teacher for the last 10 years of teaching in private schools.
Enrichment Teachers: All teachers who teach at Little Learners Preschool Inc. have a KBI background check through the state of Kansas and are up to date on all necessary training, immunizations,and qualifications required by the state.
