About Highlands Preschool and Childcare

Highlands Preschool and Childcare Center is a place of Christian nurturing where we proclaim God’s Word in all aspects of a child’s care.

We believe that the children and their needs come first.  We believe that children learn through play and instruction in a secure, accepting, and loving environment.  In doing so, children learn to make appropriate choices exploring new options and come to see themselves as capable, competent, and interesting people with useful skills and ideas.

We believe each child is a unique individual who should be encouraged to develop at his or her own pace aided by competent caregivers who provide a warm and supportive environment with stimulating activities geared to the child’s developmental level.  Through active exploration, discovery and careful planning, each child’s spiritual, social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs will be met.

Religious, social and cultural values will be shared with the children.  No attempt will be made to prejudice a child against his or her family’s faith, however, our atmosphere, role models and objectives are distinctly Christ-centered.

CENTER GOALS

*To mature a positive sense of self worth, in relation to how special God made us.

*To give an opportunity for physical, social, mental and spiritual growth in group experiences.

*To provide a foundation for future learning through practice in following directions and encouragement in good
   listening habits.

*To stimulate eagerness to learn about the wonderful world around us.

*To give opportunity for interaction with others of the same age in a Christian environment.

*To give a sense of achievement at the child’s own level of accomplishment.

*To encourage creativity and self-expression through activities in art, music, exercise and sensory play.

* To prepare a child for the academic Kindergarten programs offered by Rainier Christian School District .

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The primary objective of the Highlands Preschool and Childcare Center is to provide a Christian environment that is safe and nurturing.  We use a well planned program with age appropriate activities divided into themes.  Our goal is to provide stimulating activities in the areas of Bible, numbers, language and self expression through art, music and sensory play.  We celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day and other national holidays throughout the year.  

FULLTIME CHILDCARE PROGRAM:

 Open from 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Includes preschool sessions on M-W-F mornings for 3’s and 4’s

 PRESCHOOL SESSIONS:

 3’s available M-W-F

8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

 4’s available M-W-F – two sessions

8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

or

12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.