Morning Preschool Program 3 to 5 years

the Preschool Program at Little Lambs

At Little Lambs, our preschool programs provide a traditional classroom experience that combines structured learning, hands-on exploration, and faith-based education. Children grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually through developmentally appropriate activities designed to prepare them for future success in school and in life.
Our experienced teachers create nurturing environments where children build confidence, develop independence, form meaningful friendships, and discover a love of learning. Through daily routines, learning centers, creative play, outdoor experiences, and Christian values, children are encouraged to reach their full potential while experiencing the love of Jesus.

Our Preschool Options

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Morning Preschool Class

Children must be 4 years old by September 1 and planning to attend kindergarten the following school year. Children must also be fully potty trained.

This program is designed to mirror a traditional preschool experience, offering a structured, kindergarten-readiness curriculum in a classroom environment focused on learning, social development, and school preparedness. Children participate in teacher-guided lessons, hands-on learning activities, centers, and play-based experiences that build the skills and confidence needed for a successful transition to kindergarten.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

9:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Tuesday, Thursday Preschool
Morning Preschool Class

Children must be 3 years old by September 1 and fully potty trained.

This program provides a traditional preschool experience designed specifically for younger learners who are beginning their preschool journey. Through a balance of structured activities, hands-on exploration, and play-based learning, children develop important social, emotional, academic, and self-help skills in a nurturing environment.

 

 

Tuesday & Thursday

9:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

A Typical Day at Preschool

Daily Schedule

Our daily schedule offers time for children to participate in both group activities and independent child choice activities

Guided Free Play

Your child will get to use their imagination when playing throughout the classroom.

Large Group Time

Bible and children’s stories, songs, finger plays and music, calendar and weather, and art.

Large Motor Time

Outside play on the playground or inside organized games and exercise in our gym.

Focused Learning Time

Young children learn by doing. Our teaching strategies and curriculum help children acquire knowledge about their physical and social world through playful interaction with objects and people. We offer programs appropriate to the age and developmental readiness.

Faith Lessons

The children grow in their appreciation of God’s creation, enjoy worship activities and respond to God’s love by caring for others.

Every day we work to empower your child

Our Curriculum

At Little Lambs, we believe children learn best through meaningful play, hands-on experiences, and positive relationships. Our curriculum is designed to support the whole child socially, emotionally, physically, cognitively, spiritually, and academically while fostering a lifelong love of learning.

Working together, self-directed play, outdoor exploration, faith-based learning, and healthy meals are all important parts of each child’s day. Through developmentally appropriate activities and guided discovery, children build confidence, independence, problem-solving skills, and respect for others.

Our classrooms feature nine learning centers that encourage exploration, creativity, and growth:

🎨 Art – Encourages creativity, self-expression, and fine motor development through a variety of hands-on materials and projects.

🖐️ Sensory – Provides opportunities for children to explore textures, sounds, sights, and movement while developing cognitive and problem-solving skills.

🧱 Blocks – Promotes spatial awareness, creativity, teamwork, and early engineering concepts through building and construction activities.

🔬 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) – Inspires curiosity and critical thinking through experiments, exploration, and hands-on discovery.

📚 Language & Literacy – Builds communication, vocabulary, listening skills, and a love for books and storytelling.

🧩 Manipulatives – Strengthens fine motor skills, coordination, problem-solving, and early math concepts through hands-on materials and games.

🏃 Large Motor – Develops strength, balance, coordination, and healthy physical activity through movement and active play.

🎵 Music & Movement – Encourages self-expression, rhythm, coordination, and joyful participation through songs, dancing, and musical activities.

🎭 Dramatic Play – Supports imagination, social skills, language development, and cooperative play as children explore real-world roles and experiences.

Through these engaging learning experiences, children develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed for future success while growing in a loving, faith-centered environment rooted in God’s love.

The FAQ

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 
9:15am-11:45am

Tuesday, Thursday
9:15am-11:45am

Little Lambs follows the Elk River School District Calendar for holidays and days off.

Peanut-free Center

Little Lambs is a peanut-free environment. Foods that contain or may contain peanuts are not allowed in our center. *Please read food labels carefully.

Snacks are provided by families. These snacks must be peanut free, purchased (made and packaged in a commercial facility) and meet two component areas in the following: grain, fruit, veggie, meat or dairy.

Our teachers use Brightwheel, an easy-to-use mobile app for recording and tracking daily events and activities in the classroom and managing administrative tasks. As a parent, you’ll get private, real-time updates on your child delivered to
your mobile device throughout the day.

Download the Brightwheel app from Google Play or App Store.

Yes!  We use the Brightwheel mobile app to provide paperless billing for parents.

Brightwheel offers secure online billing for receiving invoices and receipts for tuition and Little Lambs events! Parents can even opt for recurring billing via their mobile devices.

Download the Brightwheel app from Google Play or App Store.

Rates

Class M, W, F (AM or PM) T, TH
Preschool
$215
$190

Holidays

Little Lambs Preschool follows the
Elk River School District Calendar.

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday
9:15 am to 11:45 am

Please check Brightwheel for closing announcements.