About Us

MISSION

To provide an exceptional and nurturing learning experience in a Christian-principled environment where children are surrounded by loving educators that engage each child in a creative and inspiring curriculum.

VISION

We hope to shine bright in the field of Early Childhood Education by exemplifying the highest standards, a deep love for our children, and a passion for life and education that extends to the families we serve.

FOUNDING PRINCIPLES

Shining Stars Preschool will…
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Create an environment in which our children and families feel loved, safe, and valued as important members of our educational team
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Promote a life-long love of learning
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Be a school that meets the needs of the community through outreach programs and efforts
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Establish learning communities to give parents the necessary tools to help their children thrive physically, academically, and emotionally
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Always strive for excellence and continual improvement

WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

Shining Stars Preschool Believes that...
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Each child is fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). We believe that children are special to God. As a Christian principled school, we aim to support children and give them the best possible start in life.
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Learning is holistic and prepares children for their next developmental steps and for school.
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Play, exploration, and creativity are an essential part of children’s daily learning experiences; helping them to find intrinsic motivation and learn actively.
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Children are resilient. Developing strong personal, social, and emotional skills, successfully prepares them for life.
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Children benefit from support and timely intervention; giving them the necessary tools to develop strong communication and language skills as they progress in their learning.
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Children benefit when families and school staff work closely in partnership to support their learning and well-being.
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Biblical guidance and standards will best prepare children for their next stage in life by helping them to build strong and secure character.

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Learning Stations

MATHEMATICS
Exploring numbers
Studying spatial relationships
Comparing and measuring
Exploring shapes and patterns
DRAMATIC PLAY
Strengthening peer communication
Developing relationships
LANGUAGE
Increasing comprehension of complex language
Developing the ability to follow complex direction
Expanding oral language skills and vocabulary
LITERACY
Developing phonics knowledge
Exploring syllables
Expanding letter recognition
Studying age appropriate literature
Expanding reading & comprehension skills
Developing emergent writing skills
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Developing scientific inquiry
Increasing knowledge of living things
Exploring  matter and physical properties
Using tools to collect and interpret scientific data
Understanding the Earth’s environment
THE ARTS
Exploring musical ideas and expression
Expressing with movement & language
Discovering the visual arts
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Exploring gross motor skills
Developing gross and fine muscle coordination
Strengthening fine motor skills
SOCIAL STUDIES
Developing self-knowledge
Exploring geography
Developing life skills
(teamwork, empathy, sharing)
Strengthening character