Our Philosophy
We provide a developmentally, age-appropriate education for preschoolers in a loving Christian environment.
Child-centered play and teacher directed activities stimulate and nurture learning. Because each child is unique, CPS fosters self-discovery as they learn and explore God’s world around them.
Our Goals
Calvary Preschool exists to nurture preschoolers in their growth and development according to Biblical values, to prepare children for formal education, and to be an example of God’s love in the community.
1. Safe Environment
Provide a safe, loving environment in which to nurture and promote a positive preschool experience.
2. Quality Education
Provide a quality education that addresses all aspects of growth: spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical.
3. Qualified Staff
Provide highly-qualified, educated staff that is required to attend annual continuing education opportunities including workshops, conferences, and in-services.
4. Open Communication
Maintain open communication with parents and family concerning their child’s spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.
Thematic Units
Building foundations that prepare children for their next level of learning.
We use a wide variety of themes to teach the children skills they need for a basis for future schooling and education. These include but are not limited to the following:
Bears, Birds, Butterflies/Caterpillars, Fish/Ocean, Bugs, Children of the World, Farms, Five Senses, Good Health/Nutrition/Food, Jungle/Jungle Animals, Hats, Leaves, Mice, Penguins, Pets, and Pumpkins.
Integrating biblical truths and values through stories, songs, and prayer.
Literacy
Literacy is the foundation needed for all other learning, so we include and encourage reading and the love of reading in our students through:
- Literacy Units
- Library
- Daily reading in class
- Learning Centers
ACSI Membership
Since 2009 Calvary Preschool has been a member school of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
CPS is not licensed through the state of Pennsylvania but regularly reviews the state regulations and voluntarily maintains the same or higher standards set by the state for childcare facilities.
