Hope Lutheran Preschool is a nonprofit corporation, affiliated with Lutheran Church of Hope, a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The Board of Directors consists of six church members and one preschool parent representative. Their names and phone numbers are available on request.
Every child is a special and unique creation of God. every child has needs and abilities that must be addressed and nurtured. Through the care, concern and talent of the staff, it is our mission to instill in each child a positive and healthy self-image, while providing a sound educational program in a solid Christian setting. All children, regardless of race or religion, are welcomed.
Our program is geared to the needs of 3, 4 and 5 year-olds. We are concerned with the spiritual, emotional, social, academic and physical development of each child. To that end, our program includes educational activities, i.e., shapes, numbers, colors, letters, etc. in a playful setting. Christian values are a part of our every-day activities: caring for and sharing with others; prayer at snack time; etc. Christian holidays are observed: Christmas and Easter, for example. Physical activities are provided for development of fine and gross motor skills. A library is available so that children may check out books to take home. Other learning centers that are available on a daily basis: dress-up, play-house, doll house, puzzle table, play-doh, writing table, painting easel, building blocks, and rice box. More centers are available on a seasonal basis. Circle Time takes up about one-half hour and features, music rhythm, stories, birthday recognition, games and show and tell. Snack time follows. Each preschool session ends with outdoor play, as weather permits, or indoor games.
Teacher/student ration is 1 teacher for each 10 students or less. In the case of Tuesday-Thursday morning class, (3 year olds), the ratio is 1 to 9 or less.
Hope Lutheran Preschool is certified and approved by the State of Alaska Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. (Certificate of Approval is posted in the preschool room.)
Immunization records must be provided on the first day of school.