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 physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual growth of the whole child. Our mission is to offer families a Christ-centered preschool program. Our preschool is part of the Christian education ministry of St. Matthew Lutheran 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 August 2020)
- Enrollment - $75.00 yearly (non-refundable)
- Activity Fee - $30.00 covers the cost of the two field trips the school offers each year-Pumpkin Patch for child & parent; Zoo for child. Vouchers will be given if child cannot attend.
Tots – 2 years old by July 31
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 at the start of class every day. In the classroom the children participate in individual, small group & large group activities.
Monday/Wednesday/Friday $190/mo 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tuesday/Thursday $145/mo 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch Bunch – 12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM (fees based on days of attendance for the year)
Limited spacing and currently have a waiting list to participate.
Lunch Bunch is an opportunity for children to enjoy the following additional activities in a mixed age group after participating in all the activities of the traditional 3-hour class:
Prekindergarten+/(PK+) (4 yrs old by July 31)
This class is a good preparation for all-day kindergarten. Children will participate in all the activities of the traditional 3-hour class including Happy Feet with the following additional activities:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday $315/mo 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday/Thursday $230/mo 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Monday – Friday $520/mo 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Enrollment
Office hours 7:30 to 3:30 during the school year and abbreviated hours in the summer (please call before coming during summer hours). Enrollment for the coming year begins in February. Enrollments are accepted until classes are full.
Curriculum
St Matthew Preschool staff will: