Preschool

Welcome to Grace Lutheran!

The early years cultivate the foundation for all future learning. For over 40 years Grace Lutheran Preschool has provided an early education experience rooted in God’s love, respect, and developmentally appropriate practice.

Grace Lutheran Preschool is a small, intimate, developmental early education program grounded in God’s love that strives to nurture the social-emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual development of each child. We believe each child is a gift from God! We also recognize everyone is a special and unique individual with developmental needs and interest of their own. Therefore, we design our program so that children learn at their own pace, in an environment of play. Our curriculum is developmental, play-based, child-directed, teacher-supported, integrated and emergent. Our program serves children two and a half years (potty-trained) to five years of age. Our programs include part-time, full-time, half-day and full-day.

Call (909) 981-2226 or email [email protected] to register or for more information.

Our Mission

Learning Through Play

Play is the work of childhood.

Jean Piaget

Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood for it alone is the free expression of what is in a child’s soul. Children are like tiny flowers: They are varied and need care, but each is beautiful alone and glorious when seen in the community of peers.

~ Friedrich Frobel, founder of the first kindergarten

Teaching is a Work of the Heart

The heart of Grace Lutheran Preschool is our staff. Each member meets and exceeds all California State Licensing Qualifications. In addition, each person brings an abundance of love, joy and passion for young children. Every day we work together to create opportunities and experiences to engage, challenge, and cultivate a sense of curiosity and wonder for each child. Our goal is to foster a love for school; a love for learning; and a love for one another.

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Our Environment

Enrollment, Registration and Tuition Rates

Enrollment- Enrollment for 2023-`24 summer and fall preschool opens February 2024. Please stop by in January 2024 for a visit and to pick up an enrollment packet.

Registration Fee– A $110.00 registration fee is required at the time of enrollment to secure a space in the program. This fee is an annual fee billed each year at time of re-enrollment.

Tuition Rates– Tuition rates are calculated by the number of days your child attends each week by the number of weeks/ days per month. Tuition for the month is billed on the first and due by the sixth. Tuition is charged for holidays and scheduled days closed, A tuition discount is given for families with more than one child concurrently enrolled in the program.

Half Day Rates: 8:30AM-12:30PM

• 2 Days a Week: $62.00 weekly/$31.00 daily
• 3 Days a Week: $90.00 weekly/$30.00 daily
• 4 Days a Week: $120.00 weekly/$30.00 daily
• 5 Days a Week: $150.00 weekly/$30.00 daily

Full Day Rates: 7:00AM-5:00PM

• 2 Days a Week: $90.00 weekly /$45.00 daily
• 3 Days a Week: $132.00 weekly /$44.00 daily
• 4 Days a Week: $172.00 weekly /$43.00 daily
• 5 Days a Week: $215.00 weekly /$43.00 daily

Parent Resources: Relevant Articles and Research

Below are a compilation of articles that reflect our core values, philosophy and beliefs as they relate to early childhood development and education.

A Case for Play

Why Preschool Shouldn’t Be Like School

Want to get your kids into college? Let Them Play

Early Academic Training Produces Long-Term Harm

What’s New at Preschool: Special Events

Grace Lutheran Preschool Trunk or Treat

Grace Lutheran Church and Preschool Annual Trunk or Treat was held on October 31, 2019. Families from the church, preschool and community enjoyed a great time dressing up, decorating cars, trick or treating and fellowshipping with one another!