Rose of Sharon Sonshine Preschool

“Let the little children come to me.” Mark 10:14

Mission Statement

It is the mission of Rose Of Sharon Sonshine Preschool to freely share the salvation and love of our Savior Jesus Christ with children and their families.

Philosophy Statement

We believe that each child is a special and unique creation of God. Our goal is to instill within each child an assurance that she/he is a lovable and capable child of God. This goal is accomplished through a loving and caring environment that is centered on the child. This type of educational setting invites independent and group learning through exploration and investigation.

We believe that play is an integral part of every child’s healthy growth and development. To deprive a child of play is to deprive him/her of the most important learning tool he/she possesses. Play is vital for the appropriate development of the spiritual, emotional, social, physical, and intellectual skills of the child. Play allows children to explore different parts of the curriculum through their own initiated free choice. Each child’s zest for learning is accentuated through free exploration and hands on experiences. Children find pleasure and excitement through play which encourages enthusiasm for learning both now and in the future.

We believe that the parents are the first and foremost teachers of their child. Our aim is to enhance and compliment the development the parents have already started to construct within their child. Our ministry seeks to support the home as the primary means of learning.

Today I am a child.
My work is playing.
This is how I prepare for tomorrow.

Our Program Features

• Loving Christian atmosphere
  
• Staff qualified in Early Childhood Education
  
• Teacher aide which provides a 1:9 teacher to student ratio
  
• Licensed by Minnesota Department of Human Services
  
• Reviewed annually by the Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency
  
• Developmentally appropriate activities in all areas of the curriculum:
  

• Bible Stories/religious concepts
  
• Creative art and expression
  
• Music skills
  
• Cognitive skills (letters, colors, shapes, numbers)
  
• Language development
  
• Small muscle development
  
• Large muscle development
  

• Field trips for 4 year old classes
  
• Special days (Carmel Apple Social, Mom’s Day, Dad’s Day, Spring Potluck Celebration, Closing Service, Graduation Services)
  
• Community Service Projects
  
• Singing for Worship Services at Rose of Sharon
  
• Family Fun Walk-A-Thon
  
• St. Jude's Trike-A-Thon
  
• Friends in Need Foodshelf Collection
  
• Woodbury H.C.C. Birthday Party Singing
  
• Sonshine Preschool Christmas Program
  
• Two Parent/Teacher conferences during the school year
  
• Newsletter and calendar for each month to keep parents informed
  
• Parent Resource Center (books, videos, take-home activities)
  

2008-2009 School Year

Class Sessions

4 and 5 Year Old Classes
Monday, Wednesday, Friday ($120 per month) 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ($150 per month) 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Children must be 4 by September 1st.

3 Year Old Classes
Tuesday and Thursday ($95 per month) 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday ($120 per month) 9:30 - Noon
Children must be 3 by September 1st.

Fees

Registration Fee $40.00 (Payment secures a place for your child in class. Non-refundable)
Materials Fee $65.00

Registration Procedure

1. Fill out a 2008-09 application form and bring it to the preschool office with the registration fee.
2. Fill out immunization form and health care summary. These forms must be submitted before a child is admitted to preschool.
3. Completely fill out two (2) emergency cards and any other paperwork that is required.
4. Read and sign the tuition contract. Once a child is enrolled in the program, it is expected that the child stays enrolled throughout the entire school year.

I hear and I forget.
I see and I remember.
I do and I understand.

Rose of Sharon Sonshine Preschool

6875 Jamaica Avenue S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
651-459-4526

Go to Directions page for map.

Parents are responsible for providing transportation of their children.

Rose of Sharon Sonshine Preschool admits students of any race, color, and ethnic origin.