John Knox Preschool
John Knox Preschool: A Community Outreach Program of John Knox Presbyterian Church
John Knox Preschool (JKPS) provides an Early Childhood Education program, which is committed to the total development of each child. We strive to stimulate social, emotional and spiritual growth, as well as provide academic, creative and social challenges. We help children to understand their world through the full use of their senses, feelings, and their intellect. Our goal
is to provide a nurturing environment, which builds a child’s’ self-esteem, thereby enhancing his potential for learning. We believe each child is a unique individual with his own pattern of growth and development. We strive to maintain a well-rounded program, which provides worthwhile and happy experiences in daily living, while giving each child the opportunity to progress at his own level. We understand that "play" is important in the healthy growth of all children. We believe that children have an active and natural curiosity about the world around them and given opportunities to explore and succeed, they will develop a life-long love of learning. Our program is offered as a community outreach program of John Knox Presbyterian Church, with special focus on the international community / ESL students.
JKPS Objectives
- Safety – Your children’s safety is our first priority. All families must use carline (with car in PARK) and comply with health screening and safety protocols.
- Joy – we strive to make each child think school is fun
- Respect - Teach all children to relate lovingly and with respect toward others
- Confidence - Instill in each child confidence in themselves as unique persons
- Social Development - Offer opportunities for children to develop social skills through interaction with their peers in a variety of activities
- Individuality - Allow each child to mature and develop at his own pace, while experiencing the wonder and joy of learning
- Curiosity - Assist each child in problem solving and making decisions through active involvement in the learning process
- Creativity - Engage children in creative activities both individually and as a group
- Motor Development - Develop each child’s physical skills through exercise and guided play activities