St. John's Preschool

located at:
St. John's Lutheran Church
Corner of N. 3rd & Paddock Ave.
Ashton, IL. 61006
(815) 453-2919

St. John's preschool is a state licensed facility with the teacher and assistant meeting the requirements of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. The school operates on a non-discriminatory basis in regard to race, creed, gender, and religion.

Our Philosophy We are a Christ-centered preschool that strives to meet the needs of each child as reflected by the developmental levels, individual interest, and general basic care needs. Our program will nurture the spiritual growth of the child, promote physical development, help the child become socially competent in relating to others, and encourage emotional growth and control. The curriculum will provide teaching of problem-solving skills, sensory and motor experience, play, language experiences, creative activities, and "Jesus Time".

St. John's Preschool Offerings
A developmentally appropriate curriculum is provided that allows the child personal growth to gain the skills and knowledge necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten. A variety of experiences are provided in a Stimulating Christian Environment.

Preschool (3 & 4 Yr. olds):
This class introduces children to their first school experience. Through supervised and structured play, children learn how to relate to others. How to share, and how to accept responsibility. We introduce various concepts to stimulate active learning in the areas of color, shapes, spatial relations, classification, numbers, alphabet, and "Jesus Time".

Pre-Kindergarten (4 & 5 Yr. olds):
This Pre-Kindergarten class will help strengthen the child's ability to solve problems, make personal choices, listen, and follow directions. In class, the child will have a year filled with exciting learning experiences as well as a year of growth in social maturity and self-esteem. The curriculum provides key experiences with colors, shapes, spatial relations, classification, numbers, alphabet, and "Jesus Time". All activities are designed to ease the transition into Kindergarten.

Age Group Meeting Day Class Time

Cost
2009 - 2010 School Year

Pre-school (3 & 4 Yr. olds)
Child must be 3 by Sept. 1st.		 Tues. & Thurs. 8:30AM - 11:00AM $60.00 per. month
Pre-K (4 & 5 Yr. olds)
Child must be 4 by Sept. 1st.		 Mon, Wed., Fri. 8:30AM - 11:00AM $80.00 per. month

** Registration fee: $30.00
St. John's preschool is in session September through May following the AFC School District schedule.


For more information about St. John's preschool please contact the preschool at (815) 453-2919.