There are many preschool choices available to you, so thank you for considering Lancaster Preschool! Over many years, we have established a rich tradition of early childhood education excellence. Our part in helping to get your preschooler off to the very best start possible is a role we take very seriously.
Please call 336-288-6434. If you want to see the preschool during normal operating hours, schedule your tour between 9:30 a.m and 12:30 p.m. (that is the window of time when things are “settled” and classes are in session).
If you are ready to consider enrollment, below is some information that will be helpful.
As the first school experience for the children in our Tots classroom, our teachers focus on cultivating trust, building confidence and helping children develop a love for school. Through age-appropriate activities children will learn to share, follow a semi-structured schedule and further develop emerging verbal and motor skills. With an emphasis in music and art, our Tots students will create new friendships and thrive in our fun-filled classroom setting.
Student/teacher ratio: 4:1.
Children in our Twos classrooms will continue to develop their verbal and motor skills through both structured and unstructured activities with an emphasis in sharing, manners and following a more developed classroom schedule. Students will begin to identify basic colors and shapes, participate in weekly chapel lesson, begin developing fine motor skills through art projects and activities and participate in school-wide performances and programs.
Student/teacher ratio: 6:1.
Children in our Threes program will continue building and developing their verbal, gross and fine motor skills through both academic and play-focused learning. Students will participate in more enhanced classroom activities, including identifying the 26 letters of the alphabet and corresponding phonetic sounds, as well as numbers 1-10. Development of appropriate handwriting grip and pre-writing skills through a variety of academic and art projects are an important focal point in our Threes classrooms. Children will participate weekly in Chapel lessons and school-wide performances and programs.
Student/teacher ratio: 7:1.
Students in our Fours classroom will continue with letter and number recognition. Pre-writing and pre-reading skills will develop during this year with a focus on learning beginning sounds. Early learning strategies for reading, writing and math are an important focus during this school year. Teachers will continue to emphasize and develop handwriting grip and fine motor skills. Small group activities, independent play and learning to be a part of a classroom community are an important part of the Fours classroom education in preparation for Kindergarten. Chapel and enhanced participation in school-wide performances and programs are an important part of the Fours class.
Student/teacher ratio: 8:1
Our Pre-Kindergarten program is the perfect fit for those students needing an extra year to prepare for Kindergarten or for those with a later Spring or Summer birthday. Depending on readiness, children turning 5 before December 31, may also be considered for our Pre-Kindergarten program. Our half-day timeframe and smaller class size with exceptional student/teacher ratio is the perfect setting for building academic confidence and Kindergarten readiness. Students engage in daily one-on-one and small group instruction focusing on reading and writing activities, and math skills. Play-based learning, art and music are integrated throughout the day. Students in our Pre-Kindergarten class continue with participation in weekly Chapel and school-wide performances and programs.
Student/teacher ratio: 6:1.
Our half-day Kindergarten program strives to achieve an appropriate balance between structure and student-led activities while solidifying a strong foundation in basic skills and a love of learning. This small class setting is staffed with a certified teacher and an assistant teacher. Our curriculum offers daily experiences and lessons designed to teach facets of literacy, early reading skills, early math concepts and exploration in science and social studies, along with fine motor skills. Our Kindergarten students are fully prepared to enter First grade by the end of the school year.
Student/teacher ratio: 6:1.
The children attend Chapel each week. The fifteen-minute service is led by the preschool teachers and includes songs, stories and prayers. This nondenominational service is age-appropriate and a wonderful opportunity for our children to come together as one group.
We are blessed to have special people in and around Greensboro come to us: storytellers, firefighters, Greensboro Ballet dancers, doctors, dentists, etc and we are thankful for all of our visitors!
Our parents have opportunities to support our preschool by serving on the Parent Volunteer Association, organizing book fairs, hosting welcome coffees, volunteering as room parents and arranging social events.
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