Early Childhood Education (ECE)
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE)
“Young children are gifts from God.”
– Psalms 127:3
It has been said that “the beginning is the most important part of the work,” and at Hephatha, we
believe those early years should be filled with joy, discovery, and purpose. Our Early Childhood
Program provides a loving, Christ-centered environment where children feel safe, valued, and
excited to learn each day.
PROGRAM DETAILS
AGE RANGE
Our program is designed to cater to children aged 2 years, 5 months (by September 1st of the current enrollment year) through Transitional Kindergarten (TK) who are potty-trained are welcome to join our program.
Transitional Kindergarten
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is for children who are born between June 1st and Dec. 31st, who either just turned 5 over the summer, or just missed the Sept. 1st cutoff date, or are recommended for an additional year of Early Childhood Education. For more information about prepping your child for Kindergarten, click here!
HOURS
7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. See our program times and their corresponding tuition by clicking here.
WHAT LEARNING INVOLVES
We are passionate about hands-on learning and fostering the whole child by supporting spiritual,
academic, social, emotional, and physical growth. We recognize that every child is uniquely
gifted, and we thoughtfully create opportunities for each one to explore, create, and grow in
confidence.
Through engaging, play-based experiences, your child will enjoy:
Active large and small motor play
Character-building rooted in Christian values
“Voyages” Bible curriculum (published by Concordia)
“Zoo-phonics” letter and sound exploration
“Handwriting Without Tears” readiness skills
Outdoor learning and discovery
Story time and language development
Music and movement led by teachers
Creative play and imagination
Hands-on science, including STEM activities
Cooking experiences
Art and self-expression
With a 1:12 teacher-to-student ratio, we provide personalized attention in a nurturing and
stimulating setting where children thrive.
PHILOSOPHY
Hephatha Lutheran Early Childhood Program is a congregational outreach-ministry for the community launched by the church. Early Childhood Education at Hephatha involves the congregation, the community, our staff, the family, and the child. As staff Hephatha Lutheran Church and School, we know that “Young children are gifts from God.” (Psalms 127:3) Our program is designed to provide opportunities for learning and an environment that children may grow. ”Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (II Peter 3:18)
A child grows not in parts, but as a whole being. Therefore, the “whole child” must be considered when developing curriculum. As facilitators of Early Childhood Education, we believe that, through a developmental teaching philosophy and an environment that stimulates, supports, and encourages, we will meet the needs of each individual child. Child development is accomplished through nurturing and providing activities that promote spiritual health, social involvement, emotional independence, the development of cognitive reasoning abilities, and both fine and gross motor skills. We believe that one of the best ways to accomplish this is through the act of play.
Also, as Christian educators of young children, we realize that God is using us as His instruments to nurture a growing understanding of His love in the lives of these children. This promotes us to be involved with the families of these young children, especially in their own spiritual growth, by sharing the good news about Jesus our Savior.
School Mission Statement
The mission of Hephatha Lutheran is, by the grace of God, to build up the family of Christ, to grow in faith, to assist families in “Discipleship” and raising their children in a Christian community, and to provide an educational experience wherein all will find identity, purpose, and power for their lives in Christ by living in grace and the knowledge of Him as their personal Lord and Savior. Hephatha provides an atmosphere where children can “Pray & Play.”
We do more than prepare children for school. We help build a strong foundation for
a lifelong love of learning and faith.
We would love to partner with your family in these important early years. Click here to learn
more about our Admissions process, and click here to schedule a tour today!
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Kindergarten is open to students who are five years of age by Sept. 1st of the current enrollment year.