About Us
Family Life Christian Preschool and Daycare offers quality Christian care, guidance, and growth for children ages 15 months through 12 years old. Family Life was founded by First Reformed Church of South Holland in 1981 as a community outreach program and is now a non-profit, state-licensed center. We at Family Life take pride in our excellent, highly qualified, loving staff members who devote their time and energy to each child and our school. Together, the church board, pastor, and director, and staff work towards the following goals:
1. To provide a safe, secure environment for play and learning.
2. To foster increased self-awareness.
3. To deepen love for God and His Word, family, and others.
4. To guide social growth and provide companionship.
5. To stimulate cognitive growth, creative interest, physical activity, sensory channels, language experience, artistic expression, music appreciation, and independent success.
Our Teachers
Family Life's Christian teachers meet and exceed the State of Illinois' requirements for a preschool and daycare program. One of our mail goals is to keep your child safe, which we are able to accomplish with our great child-to-staff ratio.
Our Curriculum
Because our teachers at Family Life are so experienced and qualified, they choose which type of curriculum and style of teaching they would like to use based upon their strengths and experiences. The curriculum follows guidelines given by the state which outline the skills and knowledge that should be attained within each age group.
Weekly curriculum revolves around these specific guidelines as well as a fun, educational theme. Academic learning and play are based upon the weekly theme and reinforced through ‘circle time’ lesso
ns, crafts, worksheets, and activities.
Curriculum is designed to incorporate the following: speech and language develop
ment, math, science, music, health, creative play, drama, art, physical activities, life skills, pre-reading skills, phonics, and Bible stories and prayer.
Daily Activity Schedule
7:00 – 9:00 Creative Group Play Time
9:00 – 9:30 Jesus Time
9:30 – 10:00 Bathroom and Snack Time
10:00 – 11:45 Individual Classroom Time
11:45- 12:15 Bathroom and Lunch Time
12:15 – 1:00 Independent Activities and Rest Time Preparation
1:00 – 3:00 Rest Time
3:00 – 3:30 Wake-Up and Bathroom Time
3:30 – 4:00 Snack Time
4:00 – 5:00 Outdoor Play and Game Time
5:00 – 6:00 Creative Group Play Time
(Schedule varies by class. Please see schedule posted in each room.)
Jesus Time
Because our staff is committed to serving God by meeting your family’s needs, we meet together each morning to start our day with prayer, praises to God, and a Bible lesson.
We call this ‘Jesus Time.’
Like our preschool program, our ‘Jesus Time’ is focused on Christ’s love for us and our love for others which helps your child to grow more spiritually in the Lord.
Admission Requirements
We at Family Life welcomes children of any race, color, ethnic origin, and religion. Our religious instruction is Bible-based.
We welcome children ages 15 months through 12 years old year-round within our various programs. These programs include:
1. Toddler Care (ages 15 months until potty-training has been achieved)
2. Preschool (potty trained through age 5)
3. Extended Care (Kindergarten through age 12, academic school year only)
4. Summer Camp (Kindergarten through age 12, early June through late August)
Meals
Family Life provides fun, nutritious morning and afternoon snacks for your child each day, as well as a hot lunch which includes a main dish, vegetables, fruit, and milk. We take part in the Illinois Child and Adult Care Food Program, so all meals are in compliance with their standards.
Parent Participation
If you desire to visit or volunteer aide time please consult with the director and feel welcome. We, along with your child, appreciate your involvement!
Contact Us
Family Life Christian Preschool and Daycare
15924 South Park Ave.
South Holland, IL 60473
Phone 708.333.0628
Fax 708.333.4347
Email:
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Director: Annie Clausing-Bouquet
Assistant Director: Ashley Woodnorth
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