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***2019-2020 Preschool REGISTRATION
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Purpose & philosophy
It is the philosophy of this preschool that early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploration and discovery. Preschool children are naturally creative and receptive and our program strives to nurture and encourage these qualities in our students. We also believe this is an appropriate time to begin nurturing a relationship with God. Children come to school with a love and trust that is normally shared only with a parent. That love and trust must be fostered and protected in any setting that becomes a substitute for the home.
Our purpose at St. Barnabas Christian Preschool is to do just that. We provide the warmth and personal touch that your child needs. We provide an atmosphere that encourages social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual growth and development of a child as a whole.
Age-appropriate Christian-based activities and visiting "God's House" are part of our weekly routine. Planned within the framework of the philosophy and purpose, the curriculum includes:
Our purpose at St. Barnabas Christian Preschool is to do just that. We provide the warmth and personal touch that your child needs. We provide an atmosphere that encourages social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual growth and development of a child as a whole.
Age-appropriate Christian-based activities and visiting "God's House" are part of our weekly routine. Planned within the framework of the philosophy and purpose, the curriculum includes:
- Sharing and Conversation Time
- Stories
- Song and Finger Plays
- Creative Art Projects and Crafts
- Games and Large Muscle Activities
- Science and Nature Activities
- Exposure to Shapes, Colors, Numbers and Letters
- Celebration of Birthdays and Holidays
History
St. Barnabas Christian Preschool was established in 1992 to minister to the needs of the community by offering a Christian Preschool program. We are a non-profit organization run by a Board of Directors and licensed by the state of Illinois. St. Barnabas admits and does not discriminate students of any race, color, national and ethic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available for students of the school. We do not discriminate in the Administration of our educational policies, admissions, policies, or other school administered programs.