Miami Valley Christian Preschool believes that each child is a unique and valuable creation of God. Through creativity, discovery and hands-on exploration, children develop and become distinctive individuals with positive self-images. During their day, the children will have opportunities to participate in large group, small group and independent learning activities in a developmentally appropriate environment that are planned to enhance the child’s growth and learning, as well as prepare them for elementary school.

           A warm, caring, Christ-centered environment and a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and techniques stimulate and develop each child during these formative years. Teaching is tailored to the individual abilities and interests of the children. Our Christian education touches the spiritual, emotional, cognitive, social and physical lives of the students. Learning will include spiritual development, character building through Bible lessons and social interaction. An academic curriculum with an emphasis on literacy and writing is integrated across the curricular areas.

           Parent participation is always welcome and parents are encouraged to sign up to help in the classroom. Parents, teachers and children make up the educational team and we welcome your participation and comments in providing a successful first school experience for your child.

           Our program is developed to meet the spiritual, emotional, cognitive, social and physical needs of children three to five years of age. Children are encouraged to explore, create and discover through hands-on learning. The education is tailored to the needs of each child based on their interests, abilities and skills. The role of the teachers is to observe the educational needs of each child and guide the child in appropriate activities.

           The curriculum will provide for learning in a number of areas including Bible, math, science, community/safety, motor activities, language, reading readiness (phonics based), art and music. In the course of the day, children will be instructed in large and small groups, and given opportunities to work with friends or alone. Time will be provided for free choice as well as for teacher directed activities, which are based on the children’s unique skills and abilities. Children may participate in active learning through activities such as blocks, creative play or art, or quiet activities such as listening centers, reading or writing activities.

           A maximum teacher/child ratio of 1-11 is maintained at Miami Valley Christian Preschool with no more than 20-22 students in each session and two teachers – a certified lead teacher and a qualified assistant. Conferences will be held twice a year – fall and spring.