Preschool at Pilgrim
At Pilgrim, we understand that choosing the right educational environment for your preschool-age child is a significant decision. We're here to tell you why Pilgrim is the perfect place for families like yours who are seeking an outstanding educational experience in a diverse and caring environment.
Our combination of direct instruction, purposeful play and free play ensures that children learn in ways that are developmentally appropriate while offering challenges that make room for the expansion of critical thinking skills, independence and self-discipline - where young minds flourish, and the journey of a lifetime begins. Contact us today to schedule a visit and experience firsthand how we educate the whole child – body, mind, and spirit. Together, we'll nurture your child during this stage of wonder and growth, setting the stage for a bright future.
Exploring the Wonderful World of Preschool: Our 3's Program
BODY
We focus on holistic development of our 3 year olds by incorporating a diverse range of activities that nurture children's physical and cognitive growth. Through age-appropriate games, exercises, and creative play, we foster motor skills, spatial awareness, and teamwork, laying a strong foundation for their overall well-being
HOW?
Work towards improvement in coordination and large muscle skills
Exercise small muscle development to prepare for writing, coloring and cutting
Creative movement activities
Learn to care for physical and dental health
Use the 5 senses to learn about their world
MIND
We prioritize cognitive development by offering engaging activities that stimulate young minds. Through interactive learning experiences, storytelling, and problem-solving games, we encourage critical thinking, language development, and early math skills, nurturing the intellectual curiosity and creativity of our youngest preschoolers.
HOW?
Learn to sit for short group times and how to participate appropriately
Recognize colors and some shapes, introduce numerals 1 - 10 and letters in their name and environment
Make predictions about simple science experiments
Learn songs and fingerplays
Enjoy listening to stories and books
SPIRIT
We emphasize values and character development, fostering a sense of kindness, empathy, and respect. Through age-appropriate stories, discussions, and activities, we aim to instill a strong Christian foundation and encourage the nurturing of the spiritual aspects of their young hearts and minds.
HOW?
Develop social skills - taking turns, sharing, being kind and helpful
Bible Time stories, worship and prayers
Weekly chapel with chapel families
Creative art experiences
Nurturing Young Minds: Our Preschool 4's Program
BODY
We prioritize the physical development of our 4 year old preschoolers by offering a dynamic range of activities. Through play, exercise, and age-appropriate games, we help children develop essential motor skills, coordination, and physical fitness, ensuring they have a strong foundation for a healthy and active lifestyle
HOW?
Learn to Run, jump, kick, throw and catch a ball ;swing independently
Use small muscles to cut defined shapes and begin writing
Creative movement
Learn to care for physical and dental health
Use the 5 senses to learn about their world
MIND
To develop the minds of our 4 year old preschoolers, a holistic approach that encompasses their cognitive, social, and emotional development is essential. Preschoolers at this age are curious and eager to learn, so creating a stimulating environment is crucial. Activities are play-based, encouraging exploration, creativity, and problem-solving.
HOW?
Focus for longer periods of time and contribute to class discussion
Recognize and begin to draw shapes; math skills of patterning, sequencing, sorting, comparing, recognizing numerals; recognize alphabet letters and sounds, identify rhyming words
Grow more confident in asking questions and problem solving
Enjoy different types of music and begin to identify instruments
Learn to recognize sequence in a book, make predictions about characters or situations and become familiar with the use of print
SPIRIT
We focus on teaching values and character development, nurturing the hearts and minds of our 4 year olds by emphasizing kindness, empathy, and respect. Using age-appropriate bible stories, discussions, and activities, our aim is to build a solid Christian foundation and help these young ones grow spiritually and develop their faith.
HOW?
Learn more about being respectful, responsible and resilient as part of a learning community
Bible Time stories, worship and prayers
Weekly chapel with chapel families
Creative art experiences
Admissions & Tuition
Preschool Enrollment | 2025-2026
Preschool Application fee (non-refundable) $55.00
Registration fee (non-refundable): $400
Preschool follows a traditional school calendar, August - June. Tuition does not include no-school days or Summer Camp
Preschool payments are made over 10 months: August - May
Hot lunch is included for preschool students who are registered for our 5-full-day program
Wednesday attendance is a required day if you are participating in our part-time program
We require a 30-day notice for all schedule changes
Students must be able to independently use the restroom
Admission to Pilgrim Lutheran Christian School's Preschool Program is ongoing. Information concerning registration, current waiting lists (when applicable) and openings can be obtained by contacting us. Tours are given by appointment only.
Please contact us via this form or by calling the office for more information.