Shepherd of The Hills United Methodist Church
Preschool in Mission Viejo, CA 92691
We are a high-quality developmental early childhood program providing a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children.
We love to share our Preschool program, and hope this site can give you a glimpse of some of the fun we have everyday. If youd like a tour feel free to call and make an appointment.
- Child Ages:
- 3 years - 5 years
- Rates:
- $
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- California Department of Social Services: Community Care Licensing Division - NAEYC Accredited
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- 9:00am - 3:30 pm
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Shepherd of the Hills is a warm and nurturing environment, which provides an enriching home for each and every child. It is our hope that every child will feel safe and happy here and learn that school is an exciting and comfortable place. We try to make every happening of the day a positive learning experience.
Our program will provide your child with many experiences using good books, fun music, and a variety of creative materials. Your child will be introduced to new songs, play instruments, prepare, cook, and taste new foods. Outdoors, your child will learn to use carpentry tools, care for animals, and plant in our garden. We have special visitors at our school and special days to expand your childs store of knowledge.
Children at Shepherd of the Hills Preschool will also learn to refine their understanding of others and respect their feelings. The childrens thoughts and ideas are shared and respected by caring, trained, and educated staff. Our
goals are to meet each childs individual needs, giving each child feelings of positive self-worth, fostering curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
Play is a childs work. Through play, children can learn to deal with everyday situations and learn how to deal with the world around them. Because we have established an age-appropriate atmosphere that encourages hands-on experiences, we are allowing the children to discover things about themselves and their environment. It is through these discoveries that children can begin to see themselves as unique and very important individuals.
Our program considers all aspects of child development; physical, cognitive, social, and emotional
growth. Children learn through doing, which makes each experience concrete and real. Each classroom has many centers including blocks, dramatic play, books, manipulative toys, creative arts, puppets, and science. Outside, additional art is offered along with dramatic play, carpentry, play dough, bikes, swings, climber, animal barn area, garden, and a large grass area for large motor games.
Our curriculum is based on a two-year rotation with varying themes. Each month we introduce concepts in color and shape recognition, spatial relations, language development, music and gross motor movement. These are guidelines for each class, however, spontaneity and individual interests are always considerEducation
