General Preschool Information | Preschool Registration | Preschool Handbook

What Makes Living Lord Lutheran Church Preschool Special?

  Class Schedule
9:00-11:30 a.m.
Tu & Th: three-year-olds
M, W, & F: four-year-olds

We Provide…

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Loving Encouragement

Preschoolers are special people! They have unique abilities, personalities, and learning styles. At Living Lord Preschool, we are dedicated to providing a caring environment where children can grow socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Our teachers treat each child with love and respect as they teach them to explore, discover, and learn. Loving discipline is employed as the teachers model and encourage appropriate behavior.


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Organized, Fun, and Safe Learning

Organization. Our teachers plan curriculum activities around weekly and monthly themes. The classroom is organized into learning centers, with daily activities centering on these themes. Our curricula encourage development in the basic skills all children need to progress through school — and life! Some of these include developing self-esteem; working on fine and gross motor skills; playing and working well with others; growing creative-thinking and problem-solving skills; and learning to accept and express feelings.


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Fun. The program for three-year-olds emphasizes all of these basics and more through fun activities that are designed to engage and delight our children. And the teachers add a healthy dose of love and encouragement for good measure. The program for four-year-olds adds on to these fundamental areas of development by promoting kindergarten readiness in a supportive environment that also emphasizes the joy in learning. Our teachers use The Letter People curriculum and encourage increased preschooler responsibility. The program for Pre-K children emphasizes independence, creativity, responsibility, and Kindergarten readiness. The children are responsible for completing "work" in the open centers every day. Their work consists of activities that promote math, literacy, science, and fine and gross motor skills that will enable them to succeed in Kindergarten. Environmental print and sight words are also introduced as well as creating a weekly journal. All of this is accomplished as the children have fun!

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Safety. Our outdoor playground is fenced in for safety. The classroom and building doors remain locked during preschool hours. During class, teachers are accessible via an in-classroom telephone for emergencies. For nonemergency situations, messages can be left for our staff through voice mail. Our preschool director keeps regular hours. She and all our teachers provide frequent information and are available to receive feedback, give progress updates, or answer questions, either in person or by telephone.


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Spiritual Development

Our preschool teachers, preschool board, and church staff value the importance of a Christian education. The teachers share God’s love with the children daily. The children learn about Jesus through Bible stories, music, prayer, and the celebration of Christian holidays. Our church’s pastors and staff regularly share lessons, stories, and songs with the children through visits to the classroom (three-year-olds) and chapel time in the sanctuary (four-year-olds).

 

Preschool Teachers

Licensed Facility, Qualified Teachers

Living Lord Lutheran Church Preschool is state-licensed. State licensing standards set parameters for our curriculum, the preschool room itself, acceptable snacks, and other safety and health requirements. However, the most important thing parents need to know about our state-licensed preschool is that our teachers possess the appropriate educational and classroom credentials required by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

We Exceed ExpectationsPreschool
Living Lord Preschool is unique among area preschools, and here’s why: State licensing standards require one qualified teacher in the preschool classroom. Our program includes two qualified teachers.

 

 


From Our Preschool Parents
“I cannot say enough about how wonderful this preschool is. I have three children, and they all went to different preschools, and Living Lord Preschool is by far the best. Living Lord has a great reputation in the community for having a quality preschool. The teachers are phenomenal.”

“We feel so blessed to be enrolled in this wonderful program. Our daughter is thriving, thanks to the excellent teachers. Thank you!”

“My child has enjoyed coming to preschool. He has met a lot of new friends. He talks about what he has done for the day with a smile on his face.”

“I feel so secure leaving my child with you for two-and-a-half hours. She tells me she loves school. That makes me feel good about her foundation for kindergarten.”

Meet Our Teachers
Our teachers are enthusiastic about learning, they love preschoolers, and they are fully equipped to teach them.

Nancy Collins Nancy Collins — Preschool Director and Teacher Assistant
Nancy has a bachelor’s degree in Child Development/Family Life from Western Illinois University. In her 20+ years of working with children of all ages, she has taught and directed preschool and worked with local School District U-46 in the Parents As Teachers program. Nancy oversees Living Lord Preschool staff and curriculum development. She also ensures that our preschool meets all licensing standards from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Nancy also assists in the classroom during our afternoon sessions. Nancy is an active member of Living Lord Lutheran Church and she served on the Living Lord Preschool Board for three years.


Cheryl Rachford

 

Cheryl Rachford Lead Teacher (M/W/F)
Cheryl has a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics from Northern Illinois University. She has been teaching at Living Lord Preschool for more than 5 years. Both Cheryl’s sons attended Living Lord Preschool, and she is happy to continue the tradition of caring teaching. Cheryl is also active in the community and volunteers in her children’s schools and activities.



Caring Support Network

The success of Living Lord Preschool is ensured by many caring individuals: the teachers, parents, and Preschool Board. Our Board consists of preschool parents past, present, and future. These caring individuals love preschoolers. Most have either experienced or witnessed the benefits of our program and all are committed to our Preschool’s continuing success. Click here for more information on the Living Lord Lutheran Church Preschool Board.

Community Outreach

The primary purpose of Living Lord Lutheran Church Preschool is to provide a Christian alternative to preschool for our community. You are invited to meet our teachers and observe our classes. For more information or to set up an appointment, call our preschool director, Nancy Collins, at (630) 830-7158, or e-mail her at nancy.collins@livinglordlutheran.org. Our Preschool Handbook provides more detailed information on our programs. Click here for more information on Preschool registration and to download a registration form.

Living Lord Lutheran Church Preschool Board: 2008-2009

  • Melissa Dunne, President
  • Open, Vice-President
  • Amy McSwane, Treasurer
  • Martha Vanourek, Secretary
  • Open, Fundraiser/Social
  • Open, Internal Marketing

To contact the Preschool Board, send an email to preschool@livinglordlutheran.org, or call the church office at (630) 830-3630, ext. 4611, and leave a message.
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