St. Matthew Lutheran Preschool

4 Days Per Week Program
Tuesday - Friday
Hours 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Class Size Limited to 12 Children
Chapel Time
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Learning Through Play
One in Christ Christian Curriculum
Fenced, Grassy Play Yard
Caring Teachers

Monthly Tuition $275.00 or
- Yearly Tuition $2,228.00 10% Discount
2nd Child Monthly Tuition $248.00 10% Discount or
- Yearly Tuition $2,009.00 20% Discount

St Matthew Church Member Prices 10% Discount

1st child Monthly Tuition $248 or
- Yearly Tuition $2,009.00
2nd child Monthly Tuition $223 or
- Yearly Tuition $1,807.00

Scholarships are Available for Qualifying Students

Please Call (360) 457-4122 for More Information

St. Matthew Lutheran Preschool has adopted "One In Christ," published by Concordia Publishing House, providing hands-on learning for even the youngest of God’s children. From songs to Bible stories to playtime, children will learn about Jesus and grow in their understanding of God and His Word. Teachers plan activities based on child-focused interests while providing skills necessary for kindergarten readiness. The variety of methods presented benefits many different styles of learners.

St. Matthew Lutheran Preschool's program promotes the following goals in each area of child development:

Social/Emotional/Spiritual:

Become aware of God’s presence in our world
Learn of God's love for us
Learn to love God and others
Develop a positive self-image
Develop independence and self-confidence
Follow rules and routines,
Make friends, and know what it means to be part of a group

Cognitive:

Develop thinking skills such as the ability to solve problems
Learn how to ask questions that facilitate learning
Think through tasks logically

Math and Science:

Introduce mathematical concepts such as sorting, classifying, comparing, counting, making patterns, and measurement
Develop and use scientific reasoning and problem-solving skills

Communication, Language, and Literacy:

Use words to communicate with others, increasing each child’s vocabulary
Develop skills in listening to and appropriate ways to participate in conversations with others
Understand the purpose of print, recognize letters and words, and begin writing for a purpose

Physical and Health and Safety:

Develop large muscle skills - balancing, running, jumping, throwing, and catching
Develop small muscle skills to do tasks like buttoning, stringing beads, cutting, drawing, and writing
Learn to care for the body, including healthy eating habits, the importance of exercise, and daily habits like washing hands.

Creative Arts:

Experience and enjoy art, music, and rhythm and understand how they can use these gifts to declare the wonders of God
Interact with classmates, developing social awareness as they participate in dramatic play