Preschool at St. Andrew

General Information

Our day will include small and large group, as well as individual experiences.
Our classrooms are set up with Discovery Learning areas that will allow children to learn through their senses and by doing.
A balance of active and quiet activities will be offered daily.
Two scheduled conferences per year, or conferences at parents' request are offered.
Child/teacher staff ratios:
- 3 year olds: 1 to 10 / 2 to 18
- 4 year olds: 1 to 10 / 2 to 20
- 4 to 5 year olds: 2 to 20
Our program meets or exceeds Minnesota Department of Human Services licensing standards.
Parents are welcome to visit any time.

Sessions and Enrollment Information

2010-2011 Preschool Registration Form

For registration forms, please contact Sherrie Luettinger or Deb Bigley. Registration is on a first-come basis. If you are unsure as to whether or not your child is ready for kindergarten (and you're considering waiting another year), please register now. The classes for the 4 to 5-year-olds tend to fill quickly. You may wish to discuss this with your child's teacher.

Tuition (effective September, 2009)

2-day program: $128.00 per month
3-day program: $179.00 per month
5-day program: $286.00 per month
Non-refundable $65 registration fee

Preschool Programs

Preschool Sampler
Lunch Bunch
Preschool Summer Camp
PMO (Parents Morning Out)
Mini Sessions
Musikgarten

Preschool Sampler

Click here for 2010 Registration Form

Lunch Bunch

An extended program offered to preschool students is Lunch Bunch. Lunch Bunch is a relaxing time to share lunch with friends at preschool, followed by time to play! Weather permitting, we may go outside. If your child is in the morning session, his/her teacher will take your child to the lunch area. You may then pickup your child in the lunch area at 12:45. If your child is in the afternoon session, you bring your child to the lunch area at 11:30am.

Important notes about Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch is from 11:30am to 12:45pm. Cost is $7.50 per session (Refunds will be made in the form of credit only for future lunch bunches and only if cancellation is made 24 hours in advance).
A sign-up flyer will be sent home with the preschooler one week prior to the next month's session. This form will enable you to sign up for the days you have checked for that respective month.
Some preschool children are not ready for this extended time or large group experience. Please take into consideration your child's individual needs. Lunch Bunch staff will share concerns in order to provide a safe and positive experience for all. We reserve the right to ask you to wait with your child and try again later.
Refrigeration is not available for this many children, so please do not send food items that need to be refrigerated. Also, items that need to be cut do not do well either.
Please label everything. Do not send items of value or sentiment.

Preschool Summer Camps

Click here for the 2010 Summer Camp Flyer.

Click here for the 2010 August Camp Flyer.

For more information contact Sherrie Luettinger, Preschool Administrative Assistant, at 952-937-2776 ext. 40, or Deb Bigley, Early Childhood Minister at 952-937-2776 ext. 19.

PMO (Parents Morning Out)

Parents Morning Out (PMO) is a ministry of St. Andrew Lutheran Church provided by the Early Childhood Program for children ages 6 months to 2 1/2 years of age. Age breakdown is as follows:
Infant (6-17 months);
Toddler (18 months to 2 1/2 years).

Our purpose is to provide an environment in which young children can develop socially and emotionally with a goal to help each child feel safe and secure, while parents take some quality time of their own. We want to help the child(ren) experience God's love through the care given by staff members of PMO.

PMO is a school year commitment beginning in September 2010 and running through mid–May 2011 with sessions Monday, Thursday or Friday mornings from 9:00–11:30 a.m. (with various vacation and holiday breaks throughout the year). Activities included in the PMO program include stories, songs, creative play, videos, art projects and group games. A nutritious snack will be provided each day, preceded by a brief table prayer.

You will need a $45 registration fee for registration.

Tuition is as follows:

1 child, $74.00 per month per family
2 children, $112.00 per month per family
3 children, $142.00 per month per family

Note: Removal from PMO requires a 30-day written notice and one month of tuition.

PMO Registration Form

Further information and registration forms are available by contacting either Sherrie Luettinger, Preschool Administrative Assistant, or Deb Bigley, Early Childhood Minister, at 952–937–2776.

Mini Sessions

These six to eight week sessions will provide a wide variety of experiences that will focus on nurturing each child's self esteem as a wonderfully created child of God. Themes may focus around topics such as creative movement, art, or cooking.

These sessions will include many hands–on activities, nature exploration, arts and crafts, music, games, and time enjoying our gym/playground areas. Age–appropriate activities will be planned under the guidance of a certified teacher and will promote the child's social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth.

Storybook Adventures
Art Adventures

Musikgarten

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