
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! |