In the words of Pope John Paul,
“The treatment of
our children is a
measurement of our fidelity to
the Lord.”
Where Faith and Education Meet
Christ the King Preschool and Early Childhood Learning Center seeks to provide a quality and age appropriate Catholic educational setting for children from six weeks through five years in our parish and surrounding community. We believe that positive, compassionate and caring relationships enhance the lives of young children and their families.
Our philosophy is based on the developmental theories of Howard Gardner, Jean Piaget, Erick Erickson, the influences of the Italian early childhood programs in Reggio Emilia, Italy, and the Developmentally Appropriate Practice guide developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
We understand that children learn and represent their knowledge in multiple intelligences; bodily, kinesthetically, spatially, linguistically, inter-personally, intra-personally, musically, scientifically and logically/ mathematically. We know that children are active learners who construct their knowledge through “hands on” exploration and experiences. Our staff will observe, plan, and assess for the individual child as well as the whole class.
We have multi-aged classrooms because we believe in creating a homelike, social
atmosphere for our
children. We believe in
primary care and make every effort for your
child to have the same
full time teacher for
the three years they
are in our program.
We will also place
siblings in the same
class for their healthy emotional development.
Spiritually, we believe that positive,
compassionate, and caring relationships
enhance the lives of young children. Through prayer, ritual, and tradition, we hope to build a trusting relationship with our children and their families. Our spiritual teachings are grounded in the traditions of our Roman Catholic faith and the mission of Christ the King Parish.
We have four quality indicators for our center:
1. Professional Development
We see ourselves as ongoing learners on a
journey to gain knowledge through our daily experiences with your children and family.
2. Staff Retention
Our greatest strength is our staff. The majority of our teachers have been with us for over 5 years.
3. Parent Involvement
We building positive relationships with families creates a meaningful learning environment.
4. Environment and Experiences
We emphasize the environment as the “third teacher” to our children.
Enrollment
Contact: Theresa Harris at theresa@ctkkcmo.org or call (816)363-5313.