Summary
Director: stmatthewps@gracefaithlove.org
Phone 816-524-4354
Welcome to St. Matthew Preschool
Come join the fun of learning in a Christian setting. At St. Matthew Preschool, we provide a Christ-centered atmosphere conducive to the whole child's physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual growth. Our mission is to offer families a Christ-centered preschool program. Our preschool is part of the Christian education ministry of St. Matthew Lutheran Church and an outreach ministry to community families. We want to help children and adults grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Classes Offered & Fees
(Updated May 2022)
- Enrollment - $100.00 yearly (non-refundable)
- Activity Fee - $50.00 (non-refundable) covers the cost of the two field trips the school offers each year-Pumpkin Patch for child & parent; Zoo for child and parent. Vouchers will be given if a child cannot attend if possible.
Tots – 2 years old by July 31 (currently has a waitlist 5/10/22)
The Tots class is comprised of children who are self-sufficient in toileting needs and ready for group activities.
Preschool (PS) – 3 years old by July 31
The Preschool children participate in individual, small group & large group activities.
Pre-Kindergarten (PK) – 4 years old by July 31
The Pre-K children participate in individual, small group & large group activities.
Classroom routines are established by the classroom staff; Chapel Time is held in the Sanctuary every day at the start of class. In the classroom, the children participate in individual, small group & large group activities.
Monday/Wednesday/Friday $200/mo (1800 year) 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tuesday/Thursday $155/mo ($1395 year) 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Monday - Friday $335/mo ($3015 year) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday/Wednesday/Friday $325/mo ($2925 year) 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday/Thursday $240/mo ($2160 year) 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Monday – Friday $530/mo ($4770 year) 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Prekindergarten+/(PK+) (4 yrs old by July 31)
This class is good preparation for all-day kindergarten. Children will participate in all the activities of the traditional 3-hour class with the following additional activities:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday $325/mo ($2925 year) 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday/Thursday $240/mo ($2160 year) 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Monday – Friday $530/mo ($4770 year) 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Early Bird is offered to all classes from 8 AM to 9 AM for $15.00 per day attended.
Enrollment
Office hours are 8:00 am to 2:30 pm during the school year and abbreviated hours in the summer (please call/email before coming during summer hours). The phone is answered between 7:30 am to 3:00 pm Monday thru Friday. Enrollment for the coming year begins in February. Enrollments are accepted until classes are full.
Registration 2022-2023
Brightwheel
Brightwheel is an app our childcare uses to track sign-ins and outs, capture classroom milestones, communicate with families, share photos and videos, manage tuition, and much more. The app is free to parents. To fill out forms you must use the app on a computer but can communicate and pay your fees you can use your mobile app.
Handbook
Are updated annually and downloaded into Brightwheel for parents to review.
The State Health Department requires the children to be up to date on their immunizations. The parents must provide a signed medical form and a copy of the immunization record at the time school starts each year.
Curriculum
St Matthew Preschool staff will: