Laurel Preschool
Where Caring And Creativity Engage Children
Now Accepting Registrations For 2024-2025 School Year!
Laurel Church Preschool is a ministry of Laurel Community Church. Together we are committed to introduce children to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ through a personal relationship with the Savior and to uphold parents in the training of their children. Laurel Church Preschool will provide opportunities for spiritual, intellectual and cognitive, emotional and social, and physical growth appropriate to the age of each student, so they may grow in wisdom and stature and favor with God and man. (see Luke 2:52b)
3’s Classroom
3's Curriculum
Curriculum Emphasis
Readiness: Be able to identify Colors, Letters, Numbers, Names, Nursery Rhymes
Science: Weather, Nutrition, Physical Senses, Plants, Animals
Social Studies: Community, Friends, Emotions, Cultural, Transportation
Art: Seasonal, Holiday
Food Preparation: Coordinated with Seasonal and Readiness Curriculum
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:00 – 9:15 Free Play in Room
9:15 – 9:40 Group Time – calendar, weather, flag, helping hands, “rules are fun”, songs, unit discussion, show and tell (most Thursdays)
9:40 – 9:50 Bible Story Time
9:50 – 10:05 Active Time
10:05 – 10:20 Snack Time
10:20 – 11:15 Play in room with individual one-on-one work at a table with the teacher
11:15 – 11:30 Clean-up time, story or active
4’s Classroom
4's Curriculum
CURRICULUM EMPHASIS
Readiness: Colors, Letters, Numbers, Names, Nursery Rhymes, Pre-Writing
Science: Weather, Nutrition, Physical Senses, Plants, Animals
Social Studies: Community, Friends, Emotions, Cultural, Transportation, Ecology
Food Preparation: Coordinated with Seasonal and Readiness Curriculum
Monthly Bible Verse: Coordinated with Curriculum
Art: Seasonal, Holiday
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays
9:00 – 9:45 Group Time – calendar, weather, flag, helping hands, “Rules are fun”, songs, Social Studies, unit discussion, show and tell
9:45 – 10:00 Bible Time – story, songs, verses, chapel (1/month), Christian principles
10:00 – 10:15 Active Time
10:15 – 10:30 Snack Time
10:30 – 11:40 Discovery Centers – rotate every 15 minutes through 4 centers
11:40 – 11:45 Clean -up
11:45 – 12:00 Story / Dismissal
Meet our Teachers
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Nici Edmonds
HEAD TEACHER
Nici Edmonds has worked in Preschool for thirty-six years, with her early childhood education associates degree. Nici taught Preschool in California before relocating to Oregon with her husband and family. She started working for Laurel Preschool since January 2022 and assumed the role of Head Teacher in the summer of 2022. Nici has one grown daughter and two grandsons. She also has a son attending Forest Grove Highschool. Her passion is teaching young children and she is looking forward to a great school year.
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María Paula Hollis
4’S TEACHER’S ASSISTANT
María Paula Hollis is our 4’s Teacher Assistant, this is her third year at Laurel Preschool. She also works in the church’s office. María Paula is married to Trevor Hollis our Pastoral Intern. She loves investing in the life of children and youth. She has two years of experience working as an Au Pair, as well as in children’s ministries.
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Alicia Calkins
3’S TEACHER’S ASSISTANT
Alicia Calkins received her degree in Early Childhood Development in 2001. Since then, she has taught elementary school and preschool aged children. She also enjoys teaching Sunday School classes at her church and leading groups of children in VBS. Alicia is married and has two teenage boys. She has worked in our preschool in previous years and has a heart for this ministry.
Eligibility
Three year old class:
Children must be three by September 1st of the current school year unless approved by the Preschool Board.
Four year old class:
Children must be four by September 1st of the current school year unless approved by the Preschool Board.
Toilet Training:
Every child attending the Laurel Church Preschool must be toilet trained. If there are problems in this area, list them on the registration form and notify us. We have the option of denying entrance if the child isn’t completely trained.
Class Size
3 year old’s ratio is 7 to 1 | 4 year old’s ratio is 9 to 1
The Preschool Board is given the authority to exceed this maximum ratio where unusual circumstances warrant.
Immunization Status Update 2023-2024
Total school enrollment – 12 students. Below you will find the number of exempt students for each immunization:
DTap (0) Polio (0) Varicella (0) MMR (0) Hep B (0) Hep A (0) Hib (0)
Registration
Now Accepting Registrations For 2024-2025 School Year
How To Register Your Child
Print out and complete both pages of the registration form.
Mail form along with a $75 non-refundable registration fee to the church address listed at the top of this page. Checks should be payable to Laurel Church Preschool.
One of our teachers will contact you concerning your child’s placement and our
orientation requirements.
Registration
(Non-Refundable): $75.00
3’s Class: $170/month 4’s Class: $220/month
By State Law, a completed immunization form is required for each child who attends preschool prior to admittance. An immunization form will be included in your orientation packet. Forms will be evaluated as to their completeness by the Laurel Church Preschool Head Teacher.