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Zion Christian School Byron Center MI

Early Childhood Education

Zion Christian’s Early Childhood Programs are an extension of the Zion Christian School mission of learning & living for the glory of God.

Our programs provide a warm and loving environment, through which a child becomes familiar with a classroom setting and field trips. The student is encouraged to interact with his or her environment and with other children under the loving direction and instruction of authority figures delegated to this task by his or her parents. Already at this stage, children will experience the importance of the Scriptures for salvation and life.

With this academic and spiritual emphasis in mind, our early childhood programs are intended as more than an opportunity for parents to have “adult time” away from their children. Rather, it functions as an extension of the home, supporting it and the church with “Word-centered” instruction.

preschool

pre-kindergarten

Meeting Times

Tuesday & Thursday 
8:15-11:15am

Monday & Wednesday
8:15am-3:15pm

Age Requirements

Age 3 by September 1

Age 4 by September 1

Start & End Dates

September 13, 2022 – May 25, 2023

September 12, 2022 – May 24, 2023

Tuition

$1,190

$2,670

Payment Options

  • Prepay
  • 10 monthly automated account debits
  • 10 monthly invoices 
Preschool
Pre-Kindergarten

preschool

Meeting Times

Tuesday & Thursday 
8:15-11:15am

Age Requirements

Age 3 by September 1

Start & End Dates

Septmember 15, 2020 – May 27, 2021

Tuition

$1,110

Payment Options

  • Prepay
  • 10 monthly automated account debits
  • 10 monthly invoices 

pre-kindergarten

Meeting Times

Monday & Wednesday
8:15am-3:15pm

Age Requirements

Age 4 by September 1

Start & End Dates

September 4, 2020 – May 26, 2021

Tuition

$2,510

Payment Options

  • Prepay
  • 10 monthly automated account debits
  • 10 monthly invoices 
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Preschool

Preschool is designed for 3- and 4-year-olds who are ready for their first experience at school. We strive to develop a sense of wonder and excitement for learning as we explore God’s world. We emphasize learning from a Christian perspective and seek to encourage our covenant children in their love for the Lord and Christian love for others. We glorify God through our weekly themes, free play, circle time, literature, music and movement, daily developmental activities, and field trips.

Spiritual Development

Children develop a respect for God and His word. Preschool children listen to and talk about Bible stories, memorize short Bible verses, and pray.

Learning Through Play

Children play to learn, to grow, and to experience the world around them. Our students are given lots of opportunities to cut, glue, paint, draw, dig, pour, build, climb, pretend, sort, examine, sing, and so much more!

Academic Learning

Preschool is an introduction to many academic concepts including science, math, social and language skills, along with fine and gross motor skill development.

Pre-Kindergarten

Our pre-kindergarten program is designed for 4-year-olds with sufficient maturity and stamina to be in school for a full day, as well as for those children whose age makes them eligible for kindergarten, but need more time before moving to this next level of academic achievement.

Students will develop a love for learning and a positive attitude concerning school, as well as be encouraged to think independently. The program’s learning and kindergarten-readiness goals will challenge its young learners at a higher developmental level than those in preschool, and complement – but not duplicate – either preschool or kindergarten.

Spiritual Development
  • Listen to Bible stories and apply lessons to daily life
  • Memorize Bible verses
  • Develop respect for God and His Word
Social Development
  • Learn to cooperate with others (adults and children)
  • Become familiar with classroom structure and a full-day routine including library and P.E.
  • Follow directions in a respectful way
  • Develop confidence in a group setting
Motor Skills
  • Strengthen hands for fine motor development
  • Hold a pencil properly
  • Develop spatial awareness through play
  • Introduce proper formation of letters and numbers
Science
  • Explore God’s world through hands-on experiences incorporated into daily lessons
Mathematics
  • Count and identify numbers through 29
  • Identify shapes, sizes, and patterns
  • Learn days and months through daily calendar time
Language & Literacy Development
  • Identify letters and sounds of the alphabet
  • Learn various concepts through singing and rhymes
  • Develop cognitive and critical thinking skills through reading aloud and oral language experiences
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cut-off date for Kindergarten?

Age 5 by September 1.

Why would I send my child to pre-kindergarten if he or she meets the kindergarten age cut-off?

Pre-kindergarten acts as a bridge for children who need the gift of time – time that is sometimes essential to become more confident as they move to the next level of academic achievement. To help in your decision, all kindergarten-age children are tested for readiness.

Must my child attend preschool or pre-kindergarten to be eligible for kindergarten enrollment?

No; however, children enrolling in kindergarten are expected to have met the pre-kindergarten objectives as described above. The preschool and pre-kindergarten directors will help you make this determination.

Why do the early childhood programs start later in the year than the rest of the school?

Many of these children are coming to school for the first time. For that reason, we want to allow time for the older students to establish their routines before the younger children arrive, thereby creating a more settled environment when the early childhood students arrive for their first day.

Which program is right for my child?

Parents of younger children must consider a variety of factors when deciding whether to enroll their child in preschool or pre-kindergarten. We can provide a chart to help you determine the best program for your child. After submitting your Application for Enrollment, you will receive a welcome letter and survey from the program director to help confirm your program selection.

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