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EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF HOPE
     A Gospel, Christ-Center Preschool Program

Our Early Learning Center was started in 2001 as an outreach to the community. It is a Gospel, Christ-Centered Program helping little ones and their families experience the love of God.

We believe that each child who enters our doors is a special person and we want to be a part or helping him/her feel that way. The school and the home must become strong partners in helping each child reach full potential in all areas of growth. It is our purpose and joy to assist parents in guiding their children into successful, useful, and purposeful Christian lives; and to maintain the highest standard of education integrated with the teachings of God's Word.

School and Staff

The school has the availability of three classrooms and a fenced-in playground. Our classrooms are cheerful and bright. Like most preschools, Hope is equipped with a wide assortment of materials and educational toys for large and small muscle development, reading and math readiness, art science, music, dramatic play, and other supplies to develop each child's growing physical capabilities and curiosity for learning. However, Hope will provide the opportunity for your child to grow spiritually. We provide experiences that show him that he/she is a child of God and is loved and is important to God. It is hoped that this will be the beginning of a Spirit filled life.

Eligibility

The Learning Center of Hope admits children of any race, color, nationality, or ethnic group. All children of the community regardless of religious affiliation are welcome to enroll. Children may enter the class if they will be three years of age by September 1 and are completely toilet trained. We are also a certified Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider for children who will be four years old by September 1. The children must have immunizations and a health exam as required by Florida Statues before being admitted to the school. Children are accepted on a trail basis.  For a registration packet, stop by the church office.

Hours of Operation

School hours are from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm every day. Before and After School care is available for an additional charge.

Calendar of Operation

Our school will usually follow the Lee County School calendar for beginning dates and holidays. A yearly calendar is given out at the beginning of the school year.

Goals

Spiritual Growth

      • To see God in the world around us
      • To grow in faith and the knowledge of Christ as personal Savior
      • To worship God daily
      • To grow in Christian living

Physical Growth

      • To have an opportunity for physical activity
      • To develop muscular coordination
      • To enjoy participation in physical recreation

Mental Growth

      • To develop initiative and creativity
      • To learn to follow directions
      • To ask questions
      • To learn about the world in which we live
      • To develop language ability

Social Growth

      • To learn to get along with others
      • To learn to share and take turns
      • To develop fair play
      • To learn to respect one's own property and that of others
      • To learn to be courteous

Emotional Growth

      • To develop a positive self image
      • To develop a sense of responsibility
      • To develop self-reliance
      • To develop a reasonable amount of self-control

Philosophical Statement

We believe that the church, school, and home can work together to make a powerful impact on the children. The Learning Center of Hope puts a strong emphasis on nurturing the whole child. Toward that end we will seek to foster growth through active learning in the following areas: social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and spiritual. To achieve this the child will be exposed to various kinds of activities, experiences, and environments that will allow each child to develop an interest and joy in learning to work and play with others.

While respecting each child's religious traditions, one of the important goals will be to have the children learn about and feel the love of God through Jesus Christ in his/her life. This will be taught in a manner that is sensitive to the child's developmental level. We will help the child select those experiences that will help develop his/her capacities in keeping with the ideal of service to God, others, and self.

Prayer

Please pray regularly for continued blessings for our school, children and staff.

 

For additional information,
contact the Hope Lutheran Church Office or the director,
Virginia Murray at vmurray01@swfla.rr.com
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