St. Matthew Lutheran Church
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:
- Lunch from home with opportunities for language development. Lunches (with no peanut products) should be in an insulated container with an ice-pack. (See sections on FOOD & PEANUT SAFE ENVIRONMENT for specific details.)
- 15 minute rest time after lunch (required by state)
- Interactive play, science-cooking, creative art, dramatics
- Lunch Bunch $10.00 per day
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:
- Lunch from home with opportunities for language development. Lunches should be in an insulated container with an ice-pack.
- 15 minute rest time after lunch (required by state)
- Interactive play, science-cooking, creative art, dramatics
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.
- 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.
- The state requires an enrollment form and a parent responsibility form to be on file when the child starts.
- Children must be potty-trained and preferably wearing underwear. We do not have the facilities to change diapers.
Curriculum
St Matthew Preschool staff will:
- Provide Christian education in the classroom and chapel time, as well as on the playground and during center time.
- Provide a wide variety of developmentally appropriate activities to offer opportunities for children to explore individual interests and differences.
- Provide hands-on activities in a variety of learning centers so each child learns through the best style for him/her.
- Provide learning centers - writing, science, art, blocks, manipulative, etc. - for the children to explore the many different themes used throughout the year.
- Provide a low student/teacher ratios at 7/1.
- Provide children with outdoor activities every day.
- Encourage children and their families to accept God's unconditional love as it is experienced through His word and the loving, caring preschool staff.
- Help pre-kindergarten children prepare for elementary school.
- Maintain ongoing communication between teachers and parents through newsletters, parent meetings/conferences and other parent involvement.