Association of Christian Schools
Member 1979 -
Accredited by the
Western Association of Schools
and Colleges
Lakewood Christian Preschool
Our Educational Philosophy
To sum up the complex phenomena of learning and development in a few words is a difficult
task. Simply put, we believe that children learn best in an environment that is
safe and loving, where they can initiate meaningful activities that are age appropriate
and teacher supported, in an atmosphere of play. This is the “develop-
child’s
own timetable within a predictable age range.
The developmental process encompasses the whole child.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Provide activities that help develop both large (legs, arms, back) and small (fingers, eyes) muscle control. These physical activities build neurological pathways in the brain that are necessary before the child can successfully proceed to the higher levels of formal education.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Provide activities (dramatic play, taking turns, conversation) that help children make sense of the world around them and learn to care for, cooperate and problem solve with others.
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Guide and encourage children through activities and situations that help develop
confidence, self-
INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT
Working with each individual child’s strengths and needs, provide activities that promote a life long love of learning and encourage creativity, curiosity, and their emerging skills in literacy, language, investigation and math.
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
Increasing a child’s understanding of God and His love for them. In simple, age appropriate ways through Bible stories, prayer, the Christian example of the teachers and by teaching character traits (kindness, obedience, forgiveness) this is a daily part of our curriculum.