"Let the little children come to Me . . . for of such is the kingdom of God."
~Luke 18:16

Our Mission

The mission of Arcola Christian Preschool is to provide a loving Christian environment where each child's spiritual, social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs are met.

Our Philosophy

We believe that what is best for the child should come first in every decision that we make. Our decisions in this "child-centered" preschool are based on age- and developmentally-appropriate understandings.

We believe that all children can learn and that this learning should use the child's natural gift of language. Therefore, we will help the child learn about his/her world through many and varied learning experiences that are both play- and language-based. These learning experiences will enrich the child's world in the areas of oral and written language; science; math; and social studies.

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10 GREAT reasons to choose Arcola Christian Preschool for your child . . .

1. Your child's safety and security is very important to us.
2. Children are immersed in a positive Christian environment where they learn about God's love.
3. All age groups will have the opportunity to attend story time with our Pastor.
4. Teachers understand child development and plan age- and developmentally-appropriate lessons that enhance social, emotional, intellectual, large motor, small motor, and language development.
5. Your child will learn in small groups with a 2:10-14 ratio.
6. Your child will use his/her language as a natural learning tool.
7. We understand that parents are partners who play a vital role in the education of their children.
8. Teachers use many resources as they immerse children in a large variety of learning experiences.
9. There is a carline to make drop-off and pick-up easier.
10. Children are loved!

Here's what parents say about Arcola Christian Preschool:

"We have been so happy with ACP and we are very sad to say good-bye as Brandon enters kindergarten. So much of what he has learned in the past 2 years is because of the wonderful experience that he had at Arcola." -Michelle C.

"I have been so happy with the staff. They are wonderful, caring individuals. I could not ask for better people to care for my children. I love, love this school. This is the 3rd year we've attended. My child comes home so excited and raves about her teachers. She uses examples (educational and practical) all the time of what her teacher said or did. She has grown both socially and intellectually. Thank you Arcola Preschool. I recommend the school to all my fellow moms." -Kathleen B.

"Both Reece and Caroline love ACP. God's love is evident at ACP and it shows in their smiling faces when they come. Thank you for being such an important part of their growing faith." -Christine C.

"We have been so pleased with Jack's progress since starting ACP in November. Thank you for all of your hard work and care! Looking forward to next year!!" -Melissa A.

"There is a wonderful emphasis placed on the children - not only expressing themselves, but feeling cared for and, in turn, caring for their friends and teachers. We have had a wonderful experience here." -Anne B.

"Love how teachers incorporate sensory learning in the classroom. Emmy gets up on Tuesday and Thursday and says 'I'm excited to go to school.' This has been a great first exposure to school for Emmy. I love that she loves school. I know a big part of her positive attitude is due to the environment and her teachers. Thank you!" -Heather A.

"Great job trying to challenge my son with new, harder things! Not knowing what to expect for my son's first year of preschool, I couldn't be more pleased. The staff is fantastic. My son has learned so much & doesn't even realize it because he's having so much fun. He looks forward to going to school." -Becky S.

"Arcola Christian Preschool has been a valuable experience for our daughter. She looks forward to it every school day. It has been a blessing to us in so many ways! We know she is in good hands at Arcola." -Matthew D.

"We truly have been blessed by finding this preschool. Our daughter just adores her teachers and feels so comfortable in the facility. The whole staff always take such good care of her. We will definitely be sending our other children there as they come of age. Many thanks for teaching and loving my daughter, we really appreciate it." -Marion and Kevin M.

Arcola Christian Preschool Staff

The Arcola Christian Preschool staff come from a variety of backgrounds. All of our teachers have at least a four year college degree - most in elementary or early childhood education or a related field. Some of our teachers came to teaching as a second career, but have taught preschool for a number of years. Our teaching assistants all have previous experience working with children. We provide onsite training for the staff at the beginning of the school year and have a wonderful support system of education professionals within our church. Our staff members work as a team to plan and implement the curriculum throughout the school year.

Employment Opportunities

The staff of Arcola Christian preschool enjoys sharing their love of God with the precious children who attend our preschool. We work together as a team to provide a variety of learning opportunities for our students while teaching them about God's love. If you are interested in joining our team, click on the appropriate information below.

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Teacher Job Description
Teacher Assistant Job Description
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