About US

Mission Statement

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Central Preschool and Kindergarten is an outreach ministry of Central Church. The mission of the school is to provide quality education in a caring Christian environment and to minister to our students and their families regardless of religious beliefs or church attendance patterns.

All staff members are to be role models of Christian living, to be witnesses to Jesus’ love, to be open to the Holy Spirit’s direction, and to maintain professional relationships with staff, students, and their families.

Philosophy of Education

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We believe comprehensive preschool education should be age appropriate and based on solid child development principles. It should address the child’s development in the following areas:

  • Social
  • Emotional
  • Physical
  • Cognitive
  • Spiritual

In our setting, the preschooler will have a stable environment and the opportunity to:

  • Learn to work and play with others
  • Develop large and small muscle dexterity
  • Receive stimulation for creative mental development
  • Learn to deal acceptably with emotions
  • Develop an understanding of God, Christ, loving, sharing, and other Christian values

We believe play should be the primary medium for a preschooler’s learning. The preschool provides a group setting within which the child can feel secure and can separate easily from parents.

The teacher/child ratio should be set low so teachers have the opportunity to observe play and creative expression, and there should be a balance between child-selection and teacher-guided activities.

Our preschool provides an opportunity for one-to-one experiences between teacher and child, and fosters the development of strong peer group friendships. We believe each child develops at his or her own pace and should be treated as an individual.

Statement of Commitment

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Adapted for Central Preschool and Kindergarten from the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

As an individual who works with young children, I commit myself to furthering the values of early childhood education as they are reflected in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.

To the best of my ability I will:

  • Ensure that programs for young children are based on current knowledge of child development and early childhood education
  • Respect and support families in their task of nurturing children
  • Respect colleagues in early childhood education and support them in maintaining the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
  • Serve as an advocate for children, their families, and their teachers in community and society
  • Maintain high standards of professional conduct
  • Recognize how personal values, opinions, and biases can affect professional judgment
  • Be open to new ideas and be willing to learn from the suggestions of others
  • Continues to learn, grow, and contribute as a professional
  • Honor the ideals and principles of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct as adapted for Central Preschool and Kindergarten and the mission statement of Central Preschool and Kindergarten.

Meet Our Staff

Amy Sagness

Anna Sims

Annie Barker

Corinne Lee

Courtney Felix

Debbie Meyer

Emma Ludens

Erin Ellingson

Grace Runion

Jackie McCoy

Jan Drier

Jennie Smithback

Jessi Copeland

Preschool and Daycare Director

Jo Sugrue

Judy Hotz

Julie Dobesh

Julie Imhoff

3-Year-Olds Teacher & 4-Year-Olds Assistant

Kelli Haider

Kelly Schelling

Kiley Noble

Kim Bleyenburg

Koby Afa

Kristy Kaiser

Lori Miller

Maggie Ludens

Maggie Ludens

Mary Woolheater

Megan Marshall

Melissa Ludens

Molly Ebert

Nakia Heiden

Nancy McCuen

Paulette Birr

Pennie Lanz

Shelly Enger

Stacie Walter

Tara Askey

Tarina Stroh

Terra Hoverson

Erica Brenner

Dani Burkel

Stephanie Collins

Olivia Fox

Lexi Haglund

Kaylie Letcher

Carolyn Oyan

Michaela Shay

Hope Welch

Hope Welch

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the class size for the Panda classes?

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20 students with 4 teachers

What’s the class size for the 3-year-old classes?

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18 students with 2 teachers

What’s the class size for the 4- and 5-year-old classes?

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20 students with 2 teachers

What’s the class size for the Kindergarten class?

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20 students with 2 teachers

What do we require of our Head Teachers for education background?

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Head Teachers need to have a Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education and/or Early Childhood. Assistant Teachers need to have experience with children. All staff have background checks done on them.

Do we have to be a member of Central Church to attend the Preschool/Kindergarten?

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No! Everyone is welcome!

Do the Panda students need to be potty trained to attend?

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No

Do the Preschool students need to be potty trained to attend?

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Yes.

Do we offer an Extended Care program before and after school?

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Yes, see our information on Extended Care.

Do we have Preschool, Kindergarten or Extended Care in the summer months?

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No. But we do offer a Summer Fun program that meets every Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 – 11:30.