PURPOSE & PHILOSOPHY
- Our church operates an outstanding Preschool and Kindergarten as a mission to our congregation and community. Our Preschool has been in operation since 1985.
- Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School is dedicated to assisting parents in teaching children a saving faith in Christ as their Savior and extending family relations through parenting classes. Our program provides quality Christian care in a loving and caring environment. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School provides an opportunity for each child to grow and develop spiritually, socially & emotionally, physically and intellectually at his/her own pace. An atmosphere conducive to the growth and nurturing of a positive self-image is provided for each child.
- Our goals are to help each child achieve success within his/her own capabilities by combining the following:
- Spirituality: A daily Devotion (Jesus) time with songs and Bible stories, giving each child an awareness of God’s (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) love for them and to instill a love for God and others.
- Socially and Emotionally: Encouraging participation in group activities, developing a feeling of security and belonging, promoting sharing with others, encouraging courtesy, kindness and helpfulness.
- Physically: Encouraging experiences, which will develop large and small motor muscle coordination and motor skills and to promote good health habits.
- Intellectually: Encourage an enthusiasm for learning and exploring, to help develop a feeling of satisfaction and competence in mastering new skills, to stimulate curiosity, creativity, and imagination, to involve the child in a basic readiness program for their future academic learning.“Whoever welcomes one of these little children in My name welcomes Me.” Mark 9:37 NIV