Philosophy

We, at GCC Preschool, embrace the Age Appropriate/Teacher Directed philosophy of education. We recognize that a child’s growth is made up of a series of predictable and universal stages as well as each having their individual timing as they are all uniquely designed and created by God. In light of this, we attempt to provide a classroom environment in which the children can explore, experiment, discover, and practice their abilities and skills as well as to encourage them to stretch their boundaries and discover new areas of learning.

Our teacher directed program allows the teacher to plan and set goals for her class based on individual and class assessment and the understanding of the developmental stages of children. The teacher establishes an active, fun, and stimulating classroom environment using a variety of methods and techniques to allow the children to experience hands on learning. We believe children learn best when they are involved in the experience and when they participate using their five senses. We believe a teacher’s God-given responsibility is to guide, model, disciple, and impart information permeated with Christ's love to help "train up a child in the way they should go."

Curriculum

The preschool program is a combination of Core Knowledge curriculum and "Thematic Units" that have been developed by our preschool staff. Core Knowledge is a set of model guidelines describing fundamental competencies and specific knowledge for children ages 3-5 in the areas of movement, social skills, work habits, language, emerging literacy skills in reading and writing, scientific and mathematical reasoning, music, orientation in time and space and visual arts. These competencies provide a coherent foundation for Kindergarten and beyond.

Purpose

Proverbs 22:6 "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Grace Community Christian Preschool was established in 1967 as a service to the families and children of our community, to provide a positive initial Christian education experience for the young child in a warm, friendly, and loving atmosphere. Our school grew out of a sincere love for children and a desire to help in their proper development and adjustment in our modern world.

Our school is equipped and staffed to present the best possible preschool experience for your child. Because we want each child to experience balanced growth, our program provides opportunities for the social, mental, physical, and spiritual development of each individual. The school is a ministry of Grace Community Church.

Grace Community Christian School believes that all truth is found in God and that every discipline must be viewed through God’s only word, the Bible. We exist to help parents fulfill their divine responsibility as stated in: Proverbs 22:6 - "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it."