Innovative Early Childhood Education

"He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carried them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young." -Isaiah 40:11

Oakdale Christian Preschool Offers:

• Full-day, half-day(4 hours), and 2 ½-hour sessions for children ages three to five years old
• A ratio of one teacher per ten children
• A highly trained staff committed to life-long learning
• A commitment to follow the guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children
• Application of current brain research to practice

Our work is based upon these philosophic principles:

• We believe that all children are created in the image of God - competent, full of potential, active in constructing knowledge and delighting in worship.
• Children construct their understanding of the world using their bodies, senses and social experiences as well as their minds.
• Teachers facilitate children's ability to think, to question, to talk, to work and play: to construct their own learning.
• We believe that education should be a collaborative process between children, teachers and parents.

• Education is composed of interactions between children and teachers, children and children, and parents and teachers.
• Our classroom environment is aesthetically pleasing and engaging thereby encouraging children to explore and learn at their own pace.
• Children express themselves in many ways: through speech, dramatic play, song, dance, art and writing to name just a few.
• Our themes and projects will follow the interests of the children, unfolding in an unhurried process.
• Oakdale Christian Preschool is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance.

Call (616) 574-5748 for an appointment to see our exciting program now!