Early Childhood Program

K3 and K4 enrollment information for the 2011-2012 school year is now available!  Brochures and forms are available by calling the Early Childhood Program at 608-244-3045 or 608-219-8488.  Don't forget we offer on-site wraparound childcare to meet the needs of busy families.  Classes fill quickly, so register today to reserve your spot!

Program Goals

The overall goal of our program is to provide early learning experiences that assist parents in nurturing the spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of young children. We believe this goal can be reached when children learn by doing hands-on, active, experiences that are developmentally appropriate for young children. We further believe children develop best when all experiences occur in an atmosphere of Christian love, care, trust, and respect.

Specifically, these goals are accomplished:

• with activities that exercise children’s bodies,
• with experiences and stories that encourage children to explore God’s world, to solve problems, and to express feelings
• with a social environment that encourages children to play and talk with each other and with adults,
• with teachers who recognize the individuality of each child’s abilities and needs. 

Preschool Programs

 3- year Old Program

• Tuesday and Thursday mornings(8:15am-11:00am)
• Open to children who are toilet-trained and turn three before September 1

4-year Old Program

• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings (8:15am-11:00am)
• Open to children who are toilet-trained and turn four before September 1

Mixed Age Group Program

• Three, four, or five days per week options available in the afternoons (12:15pm-3:00pm)
• Open to children who are toilet-trained and turn three before September 1

Classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact the preschool teacher in regards to which sessions are currently available. 

Childcare is available to all children enrolled in Preschool or Day School at Eastside Lutheran School, for an hourly fee. Childcare begins on the first day of school and runs parallel to the academic school year. Hours of operation are from 7:00am to 5:30pm. Our experienced staff offers children the opportunity to play individually or with peers in a variety of activities. Nutritious snacks are served. Hot lunch is available for an additional fee. Further details outlining our childcare program are available on request.

Additional information is available by contacting the Early Childhood office at Eastside Lutheran Church and School (608) 219-8488.