Our Mission
Celebrate Each Child As a Gift From God
We are a Nationally Accredited, Four Star Parent Aware, faith based preschool at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church who welcomes all families and celebrates each child as a gift from God. We develop strong self-esteem in our children by guiding them to grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively.
The Child Development and Learning Center (CDLC) is a Christian faith-based preschool, within Prince of Peace Church, that runs September through May. We focus on play-based learning for preschool-aged kids. We are NAEYC accredited and are a 4-star Parent Aware rated program.
“It is the process, not the product, of play that is essential in developing the foundational skills of life.”
We offer the following activities throughout the day:
- Literacy
- Math
- Fine Motor Skills
- Large Motor Skills
- Themed Snacks
- Music
- Creative Arts
- Science
- Sensory Activities
- Dramatic Play
We offer the following activities on a monthly basis:
- Music Lessons with Ms. Robin
- Social Emotional Learning with Ms. Essie
- Soccer Shots (Soccer Program)
- Kidokinetics (Sports Enrichment and Physical Educational Program)
- Guest Readers
- Guest Teachers/Specialists
- Community Partner Guests ( i.e. Firefighters, Dentists, Nurses, etc.)
Spiritual Growth
We celebrate each child as a gift from God. Our curriculum seeks to incorporate Christian values through teachable moments, Bible stories and songs.
Social Growth
We encourage children to work together and show respect for one another in social and play situations. Our focus is to encourage a positive self-image while building the skills of independence.
Emotional Growth
Preschool children are constantly exploring their emotions and ways in which to channel their thoughts and feelings. We strive to provide the tools children need to gain emotional growth while working and playing together in group situations.
Physical Growth
Children are given the opportunity to grow and develop physically in the areas of fine and large motor skills. We build on the natural abilities of each child while offering challenges and opportunities for success.
Cognitive Growth
Teachers carefully plan and develop curriculum based on the emerging needs and interest of their class. Daily plans focus on providing opportunities for children to explore and learn basic skills such as problem solving, classification and recognition, the essential framework for future successes in reading, writing, math, science, art, music and social studies.
Our teacher-student ratio is one to ten, allowing the teacher and children to get to know each other quickly, allowing for a class family bond to form. Classes, formed according to age, are typically comprised of children whose birthdays are within months of each other.
2 Days/Week Classes
- Tuesday/Thursday Morning: 9:00 – 11:30 am
- Tuesday/Thursday Classes: 9:00 am – 3:15 pm
3 Days/Week Classes
- Monday/Wednesday/Friday Morning: 9:00 – 11:30 am
- Monday/Wednesday/Friday Classes: 9:00 am – 3:15 pm
5 Days/Week Classes
- Monday-Friday Morning: 9:00 – 11:30 am
- Monday-Friday Classes: 9:00 am – 3:15 pm
Parent Testimonials
“Our daughter has been attending CDLC for two years, and the transformation has been remarkable. At her previous preschool, she was often in tears during drop-offs. However, at CDLC, she eagerly looks forward to each day. The environment strikes a perfect balance between fun and educational activities. Moreover, the exposure to the Word of God has been a significant benefit for our family. Mrs. Kim, the Director, is truly exceptional. Her dedication to nurturing both the personal and spiritual growth of children is evident in her daily interactions. CDLC has been an amazing experience for our daughter and for my wife and me. If you’re looking for a faith-based preschool that not only prepares children for kindergarten but also fosters their spiritual and personal growth, CDLC is the answer.” ~Craig Heiman, Parent
“Between my two kids, we have spent 5 years attending CDLC and I would highly recommend it for anyone looking for a play-based preschool for their child. They have many different options for half or full days and the number of days you want to send your child, so you can find something that works for you. All the teachers my kids had were equally wonderful, and the rest of the staff is amazing as well. I have one child who is much more quiet/reserved and slow to warm up and the other one is extremely outgoing and has a lot of energy and CDLC gave them both exactly what they needed. My kids both have amazing memories from CDLC, and it’s clear that the staff truly cares about the kids.” ~Jess Amling, Parent
“Excellent director and teachers! The students are loved, and the students are given many opportunities to socialize, learn and try new things. Our kids all love preschool here. One of my children that went to CDLC has some health and anxiety needs, he was always loved and embraced for who he was. I highly recommend this preschool!!” ~Brandon Bragg, Parent
“All of my kids have been students here and I am so grateful for the opportunity to be part of this program. My husband even went here as a child. CDLC holds firm to their high moral standard and quality of care. The care and length of detail the educators & administrators have gone to individually support each of my kids has been remarkable. The school is a gift to the community.” ~Katie B., Parent
