Lansing Christian School Preschool
Lansing Christian School provides a 3 hour a day preschool program for 3 year olds two days a week, and for 4 and 5 year olds three days a week. We look forward to working with you and your child during these important years of your child's education. Mrs. Maggie Tilden is the teacher, and is certified by the State of Michigan. Mrs. Peggy Riffle is the classroom aide. They believe that Preschoolers are ready to learn about God, His world and His place in their lives. It is the school’s responsibility to present Jesus Christ, God’s living revelation, in a loving, positive way so that each child will learn to love Him and be prepared to accept Him as Savior and Lord. It is also the school’s responsibility to teach and to nurture the student in such a way as to make Christ central in the educational process and in their personal development. Part of this nurturing and teaching involves helping the students understand their worth as a child of God. It also involves encouraging growth in social relationships, academic readiness and creative potential.
Requirements for Entry
- Fill out application and pay application fee
- Interview with the Elementary principal, complete registration paperwork and pay registration fee
- Current physical exam by a physician and immunizations up–to–date
- Child needs to be completely “potty trained”
- 3 years old by October 1 to enter Preschool 3
- 4 years old by October 1 to enter preschool 4
Curriculum
- Math readiness by counting, sequencing, one-to-one matching, and patterning
- Reading readiness through memorization of poems and finger plays, book appreciation, left to right activities, likenesses and differences, and rhyming
- Letter recognition utilizing Zoophonics
- Large motor skill development by running and jumping activities
- Development of small motor skills by cutting, pasting, painting, drawing, coloring, and use of media table
- Bible stories, puppet stories, and verses to promote personal spiritual growth
- Art activities which help to develop creativity
- Computer time for 4 and 5 year olds to use early learning games to aid in kindergarten readiness
- Self-concept development through involvement in circle activities, and personal expression during discussion groups
- Children of the World: learn to appreciate diverse cultures while learning about different countries
Daily Schedule
8:00 – 8:10am Arrival
12:00 noon – 12:10pm
8:10 – 8:30am Rotating Centers (blocks - science, math, art, educational games, themed playhouse, writing)
12:10 – 12:30pm
8:30 – 8:45am Circle Time (attendance, calendar, daily helper, alphapet letters and theme related activities)
12:30 – 12:45pm
8:45 – 9:30am Free Centers/Art Project
12:45 – 1:30pm
9:30 – 9:45am Bible Time (lesson, verse, songs)
12:45 – 1:30pm
10:00 – 10:15am Snack
2:00 – 2:15pm
10:15 – 10:45am Circle Time (music, learning games, stories)
2:15 – 2:45pm
10:45 – 11:00am Wrap Up Time – review the day
2:45 – 2:55pm
11:00am Dismissal
3:00pm
Special Activities
- Class Parties: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter
- Christmas Pageant
- Parent Teacher Conferences
- Bumper Bowling
- Razzle Dazzle (child's special day)
- Visit from Fireman with Fire truck
- Trip to Fenner Arboretum
- Trip to MSU Bug House
- Trip to The Country Mill
- Year End Graduation Picnic
Parent Responsibilities
- Parent assists in the classroom 10 hours during the school year
- Parent chaperones some field trips
- Parent provides healthy snacks monthly
- Parent understands the program is a 9 month school year commitment
Preschool Handbook
Follow this link to see a copy of the complete Preschool Handbook.
Cost
Includes all field trip costs for students.Preschool for 3's, 2 half days per week = $115 per mo./$1,035 per year
Preschool for 4's and 5's, 3 half days per week = $148 per mo./$1,335 per year
Preschool for 4's and 5's, 2 half days per week (8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) = $148 per mo./$1,335 per year
To Schedule a Tour of the LCS Preschool
You can contact Patti Jacobson, Admissions Coordinator by email or call 517-882-5779, ext. 107.
To Apply to the LCS Preschool
Go to the Apply to LCS page under the Admissions tab, download the forms and submit them to the Main Office.
