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401 E. Piankishaw, Paola, KS 66071 Phone: 913.294.3476 Fax: 913.294.0074
SonShine is a Christian preschool under the direction of Kris Fuchs. For more information or to enroll your child(ren) please call the church office at 294-3476.
SonShine Preschool is in session September through May, providing 3 hour sessions for 3 and 4 year olds. 3-year old classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 4-year old classes are held on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday mornings.
Enrollment Fee: $40.00 per child
Monthly Tuition:
Schedule & Tuition
We are a children’s ministry of the First Lutheran Church and welcome children from all backgrounds and beliefs. Our goal is that each child will learn to live as a child of God—loving God and loving their neighbors as themselves. The purpose of this program is to:
Our Goals
Provide a quality Christian preschool education that addresses each child’s unique learning style.
Provide a positive, Christian, learning environment.
Promote dignity and self worth in each child.
3 Yr Olds $85 / month (Tues & Thurs)
4 Yr Olds $95 / month (Mon, Wed, Fri)
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Curriculum & Special Events
Curriculum:
At SonShine Preschool, we offer a wide variety of learning experiences which strengthen many areas of development. This provides opportunities for children to:
Special Events:
Throughout the year, we will be taking special field trips to places such as the Paola Fire Station, the Paola Free Library, the pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating around the Paola Park Square and to Deanna Rose Farmstead in Overland Park. Some of these field trips are walking journeys and some are out of town. The walking trips include all classes, while the driving ones are for the 4-year old classes. We also have a dental hygienist come to preschool in February to visit with us about taking care of our teeth.
Participate in creative free and directed play
Learn to listen and follow directions, take turns, share and make good choices
Assume responsibility for their behavior as well as backpacks and other belongings
Treat others as they want to be treated
Learn and practice pre-kindergarten skills such as: shapes colors, numbers, letters, positional relationships, language development, visual and auditory skills.
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Staff & Contact Info
Staff:
Kris Fuchs - Director and Lead Teacher: Kris is a licensed teacher who has 10+ years of elementary classroom experience and 6 years of preschool experience. She and her family have lived in the Paola area for over 10 years. She is very involved with church and community activities.
Kay Phipps - Assistant Teacher: Kay and her family have lived in the area for 10 years. She is involved in many community activities and has been at SonShine for a year and a half. She has also done a lot of substitute teaching with various preschools in the area. She is a wonderful asset to our program!
Contact Info:
For more information or to enroll, please contact:
SonShine Preschool 913-294-5925 or:
First Lutheran Church 913-294-3476
e-mail: sonshinepaola@gmail.com
