Grace
Lutheran Preschool
Children learn social skills and academics through play.
7283 Nelson Avenue, Burnaby, B.C. V5J 4C2
(between Rumble & Imperial in South Burnaby)
Preschool: 604-433-5155
Church Office: 604-433-1515
office@graceburnaby.com
Our Preschool
Grace Lutheran Preschool is a licensed non‑profit society founded and operated by the Community Care and Educational Services board of Grace Lutheran Church.
Our preschool is committed to provide a Christian preschool experience for children in order to nurture faith in their lives and to prepare them for elementary school.
Our Philosphy
Play is the essence of our program. Through play, children learn to take appropriate risks and accept challenges, while interacting with the environment in a safe manner.
We encourage and support the children’s natural curiosity.
We believe in fostering the development of the whole child.
We believe in the importance of understanding, accepting and empowering all children.
We encourage the development of healthy self-awareness.
We value inclusivity, multiculturalism and respect for others.
We believe our preschool program is enriched by the contribution of individual children and families, and we look forward to sharing and communicating with families as their children grow and develop.
Our Staff
Our teachers are certified Early Childhood Educators with First-Aid certification and a commitment to professional development. They offer many years of experience in the field.
Preschool Program
Through our program, geared towards Kindergarten readiness, we provide age and level appropriate activities for all the children. We follow a play-based curriculum that focuses on the development of abilities and skills. It includes:
- Language Arts
- Pre-Reading and Writing
- Mathematics
- Creative Arts and Crafts
- Science
- Multicultural Studies
- Music and Movement
- Circle Time
- Show and Tell
- Fields Trips and Visitors
- Outdoor Play
The Preschool Day
- Free play - variety of theme related activities
- Clean up
- Circle time - themes, calendar, songs, sign language, stories, phonics, group games,music program
- Snack - fresh fruits & vegetables
- Outdoor free play-or theme related activities
Our Play Areas
- Activity areas: dress-up and doll center, arts, crafts, science centers, puzzles, games, table toys, larger block area, water and sand tables.
- Quiet corner: books and listening center
Our Fenced Outdoor Playground
- Small and large muscle building: wagons, balls, trucks, sand toys
- Playground structure
- Spring toy
- Playhouse
- Grassed area for group games
Ages
3 and 4 year olds
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday:
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
or
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Fees 2010
Registration Fee: $50.00
Monthly Fee: $205.00
Deposit: $100.00
The Deposit will be refunded in June or with one full month's withdrawal notice.
Contact
Please call Kim or Janet at 604-433-5155 or the Church
office at 604-433-1515 to set up an appointment to observe our program
and meet our teachers or email office@graceburnaby.com
We are now registering for the Fall 2010.We have spaces available in the afternoon class. Morning class requests will be wait-listed.
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