Children's Country Preschool

Childrens Country Preschool (CCP) is a hands on preschool where parents and early childhood educators work together in a non-denominational Christian environment to help the children begin their journey of growing and developing into joyful, confident and independent people. CCP was established in 1972 and has a strong reputation in St. Michael/Albertville, Hanover and surrounding communities. CCP is licensed by the state of Minnesota and is a non-profit preschool. Our goal is to encourage and stimulate emotional, spiritual and intellectual growth, as well as creativity through our carefully planned curriculum. Time is given to listen and interact with your child as he/she expresses himself/herself verbally, physically and through the joy of pretending. Responsibility is enhanced as your child moves freely through the activity centers, making decisions and solving problems, thereby laying the foundation for future learning.
Special Helper Days

Approximately three times a year your child will be the classroom Special Helper. One of these Special Helper days will be near his/her birthday (half birthday, if a summer birthday). A parent or special adult can stay the school day with the child. Preschoolers love and anticipate their Special Helper days and relish in showing off their classroom and all they are learning. This is a great opportunity to see how the school day is scheduled, the curriculum being discussed, how your child interacts with their peers and how your child is progressing.
Curriculum Offerings

We offer the opportunity for children ages 3 years through pre-kindergarten to
participate in developmentally appropriate experiences through:

CREATIVE ARTS & CRAFTS: A variety of different mediums explored and used.

SCIENCE: Using nature, experiments, cooking and sensory activities.

MUSIC & MOVEMENT: With many fun songs, instruments, bean bags and more.

DRAMATIC PLAY: Dress-Up, Camping, Shopping, Post Office, Housekeeping, Pet
Shop, and more.

STORY TIME: Finger plays, songs, and theme-related story each day.

MANIPULATIVES: Variety of eye-hand, small motor skills developed; puzzles, lacing, etc.

SENSORY TUBS: Variety of sensory items, water sand, beads, floam, etc.

WRITING CENTER: Practice writing A,B,Cs and numbers, white boards, tracers,
stencils, etc.

LIBRARY: Children check out books to take home, share and return.

SMALL GROUP: A specific age-appropriate skill is taught. Name writing, listening art, etc.

LARGE MOTOR SKILLS: Two different outside playgrounds used every day (weather permitting) and indoor equipment.
Special Events include

Pumpkin Parties, Spaghetti Supper/Open House, Grandparents Day, Thanksgiving Feast Day, Christmas Program, Family Night Singing Program, Easter Celebration and the list goes on
Field Trips

Two all-school field trips are planned each year. These field trips are special because the children bring along a parent or special adult to accompany them. In the fall we visit the Hanover Fire Department and a nearby apple orchard with an educational program. In the spring we visit an educational farm or Como Zoo. School buses are used for transportation and many children love the experience! Pre-kindergartners experience a couple of additional local field trips.
Parent/Teacher Conferences

Fall and spring conferences are planned to share assessments and progress of your preschooler.
Chapel Time

Pre-kindergarten classes visit the church sanctuary monthly to listen to a bible story and sing songs presented by Miss Rikka, the pastors wife.
Playgrounds

Two fenced -in playgrounds are used to develop large muscle skills and social skills. Even in the winter, children learn to dress themselves in winter gear!
Lunch Brunch Enrichment Program

An additional program allows the children to stay 1-1/2 hours and stay after or come before their regularly scheduled class. They eat lunch with friends and participate in an age-appropriate learning opportunity taught by outside experts who specialize in the area of the class offered (i.e. Kindermusik, Kid-Fit, foreign language, science, etc.). This is an optional program and there is a nominal fee.

Child Ages:

3 years - 6 years

Rates:

$$

Licenses & Accreditations:

MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m to 3:00 p.m