About Us

General Information

After 30 years,

We are going through a time of visioning & rebuilding

as we prepare to reopen in 2026.

We are led by the passion to support children as they grow, encourage families, and serve in love along the way. We are excited for the opportunity of a new chapter and 30 more years!

More to come!

Our Philosophy

Each child is unique -- a special gift from God to be cared for, loved and nurtured. Children should grow and learn while having fun! A caring, Christian community provides the best atmosphere for a child’s early education. Zion’s education philosophy focuses on the child rather than the teacher. We believe that children learn best through their own discoveries, active cooperative learning, experiments, questioning, sharing, speaking and listening. As teachers, our role is to make the children’s activities as fun and interesting as possible and then guide the children through these activities -- not dictate them. Also, through our everyday actions we will be serving as constant Christian role models to the children.

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me.” Matthew 19:14

Our Curriculum

In a HighScope preschool program, teachers ignite children’s interest in learning by creating an environment that encourages them to explore learning materials and interact with adults and peers. We focus on supporting early learners as they make decisions, build academic skills, develop socially and emotionally, and become part of a classroom community.

Active learning is at the center of the HighScope Curriculum. It’s the foundation of young children gaining knowledge through their natural play and interactions with the environment, events, and other people.

Our Mission

Foster faith and learning for children and families through relationships and the love of God.

Our Values

· Share the love of God with family, children and community

· Develop the whole child

· Walk with family with faith

· Educate the youth in a warm, learning, nurturing environment

· Be the hands and feet of Christ by example

· Maintain an active relationship with the congregation

· Utilize our indoor and outdoor facilities/property to provide a diverse learning experience

Our Guiding Principles

· Incorporate daily prayer

· Participate in acts of service to the church and community

· Provide opportunities for the child to grow educationally, spiritually and socially

· Provide spiritual tools to families

· Have regular and open communication with families

· Maintain a clean, safe learning environment

· Nurture all relationships by being compassionate and kind

· Communicate church services and activities are available to all

· Communicate to the congregation needs and events

· Provide opportunities to experience and enjoy God’s creation outdoors

· Provide opportunities for students, teachers, families and Zion members to connect and develop relationships

· Provide intergenerational opportunities to connect preschool students with older members of the congregation

· Incorporate music into students’ learning experience

Zion Lutheran Preschool