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Preschool Programs

Children who are 3-years-old by September 1 can enroll into our Preschool 3's program. 

We provide developmentally appropriate practices to nurture children’s growth spiritually, socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. All of this within a safe learning environment with hands on activities to enhance learning and encourage independence. 

Our Preschool 3's program focuses on socialization. We help them become aware of other's feelings, develop friendships, take turns, wait patiently, and follow instructions. We help them to feel safe in their environment. 

It is truly a blessing to be a part of your child's first school experience, and it is our desire to help create a positive one. We use Abeka curriculum in which the alphabet and numbers are introduced along with shapes and colors in addition to social and emotional skills. Children learn best through play, so our day incorporates independent choice time, outside time and lots of singing and dancing! Our full day program allows for an afternoon of resting after a full morning of learning. 

Preschool 3's Program Schedule

We have several options for families looking to enroll their 3-year-olds into preschool.

Half-day

School begins at 8:00am and ends at 11:00am for half-day students. Families can choose from:

  • 2-days - Tuesday and Thursday
  • 3-days - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
  • 5-days - Monday through Friday
Full-day

School begins at 8:00am and ends at 2:40pm for full-day students. Families can choose from:

  • 2-days - Tuesday and Thursday
  • 3-days - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
  • 5-days - Monday through Friday

Children who are 4 by December 1 can enroll into our Preschool 4's program. 

We provide developmentally appropriate practices to nurture children’s growth spiritually, socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively.  All of this within a safe learning environment with hands on activities to enhance learning and encourage independence. 

Our Preschool 4's program is designed to help students prepare for Kindergarten. We use Abeka curriculum in which letters and letter sounds are introduced as well as numbers, shapes and colors. Children learn best through play, so our day incorporates independent choice time, outside time and lots of singing and dancing! Our full day Preschool 4's program offers a partial afternoon of resting with additional academic practice in the afternoons.

Preschool 4's Program Schedule

We have several options for families looking to enroll their 4-year-olds into preschool.

Half-day

School begins at 8:00am and ends at 11:00am for half-day students. Families can choose from:

  • 3-days - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
  • 5-days - Monday through Friday
Full-day

School begins at 8:00am and ends at 2:40pm for full-day students. Families can choose from:

  • 3-days - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
  • 5-days - Monday through Friday

Children who are 4 by September 1 can enroll into our Begindergarten program. Our Begindergarten program is a prekindergarten program designed to prepare students for Kindergarten.

We provide developmentally appropriate practices to nurture children’s growth spiritually, socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively. All of this within a safe learning environment with hands on activities to enhance learning and encourage independence. This program uses Abeka curriculum which focuses on letters, letter sounds, vowels, and word blends, along with numbers. 

Children learn best through play, so our day incorporates independent choice time, outside time and lots of singing and dancing! Our Begindergarteners participate in specials such as gym, Spanish and computer class, introducing them to other teachers at Calhoun Christian School, all under the supervision of our preschool staff. The Begindergarten program offers a brief afternoon rest time which allows for those specials.

Begindergarten Program Schedule

We have 2 options for families looking to enroll their 4-year-olds into our Preschool Begindergarten program.

School begins at 8:00am and ends at 2:40pm for full-day students. Families can choose from:

  • 3-days - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
  • 5-days - Monday through Friday

Admission Requirements

Some of our programs have requirements that must be met in order to enroll. 

Preschool

To attend our preschool, children must meet these requirements:

1 | Be at least:

  • 3 years old for our Preschool 3 program
  • 4 years old by December 1 for our Preschool 4 program
  • 4 years old by September 1 for our Begindergarten program

2 | Be potty-trained by their first day of preschool

3 | Have a health appraisal completed

4 | Have immunization records or a waiver on file 

Roundup for Preschool (or Kindergarten) for 2025-2026

We are rounding up for Kindergarten and Preschool by hosting an evening for you to learn more on Thursday, March 20 at 6:00pm

Come join us and explore what it would be like to be a Calhoun Christian School Preschool or Kindergarten student. You will hear about Calhoun Christian School, see the classrooms, learn about our academic excellence, and meet the teachers, preschool director, and school administrator.

Requirements to enter Kindergarten in 2025-2026

  • 5 years old by September 1, 2025
  • Vaccine records / a waiver on file
  • Results from a dental, vision and hearing screening (vision and hearing may have been completed in preschool)

Requirements to enter Preschool in 2025-2026

  • 3 years old by their first day of preschool 
  • Potty-trained
  • A health appraisal completed by the child's doctor before their first day
  • Vaccine records / a waiver on file
Kindergarten + Preschool Roundup Registration


Preschool Staff

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    Jill Damon

    Preschool Parapro
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    Julie Dunakin

    Preschool Teacher
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    Toni Koons

    Extended Care
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    Melissa Pidcock

    Preschool Director
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    Emily Thang

    Educational Support Parapro
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    Darci VanValkenburg

    Preschool Teacher