Preschool


LM PreschoolEnrollment open for 2012-13

Luther Memorial Preschool is now accepting enrollment for the 2012-13 school year.

  • Luther Memorial Preschool provides high-quality, Christian preschool programs for children ages 2 through 5 years.
  • Families may choose from a part-time to full-time schedule.
  • Flexible scheduling means you can choose two full days, example Tuesday and Wednesday and one half day on Friday.
  • The preschool is open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Drop-In care is also available for enrolled children.
  • Children do not need to be potty trained to start.
  • LM Preschool uses a play-based curriculum capitalizing on a child’s interest to explore and learn.

 

Mission

As a ministry of Luther Memorial Church, Luther Memorial Preschool shares the love and joy of Christ in its teaching and nurturing of children. Luther Memorial Preschool provides high quality, family-centered preschool programming that supports the development of the whole child and fosters a sense of belonging in God’s world.

Curriculum

Children enrolled in LM Preschool benefit from an educational and fun-filled curriculum with a solid foundation in Christian values. Well established research shows children learn best through play in a nurturing environment where they are respected and valued. LM Preschool’s professionally trained and experienced teachers create a warm environment that is educationally dynamic and diverse, offering opportunities to play, explore and learn. Field trips are used to enhance lessons learned in the classroom. As a parochial preschool, Christian lessons are woven into daily activities, such as prayers at group and meal times.

 

Preschool Goals

  • To create a safe, nurturing and respectful environment for all children and families.
  • To prepare every child for social and academic success in kindergarten and beyond.
  • To lay a strong foundation for spiritual/religious development.
  • To develop an awareness in each child of his/her importance in our community and world.
  • To instill a love for learning and growth.
  • To let children play.
  • To establish a partnership with parents where there is mutual respect and open communication
  • To provide professional development opportunities for all staff.

A child who is raised in an environment filled with respect, warmth, safety and age-appropriate activities will flourish!

 


2011–2012  Calendar

Aug. 31 and Sept. 1:  Orientation for children
Sept. 1:  Parent orientation (6: 30 p.m.)
Tuesday, Sept. 6:  First day of preschool
Oct. 27-28:  Parent-teacher conferences – center closed
Nov. 24-25:  Thanksgiving break – center closed
Dec. 26- Jan. 9:  Christmas vacation – center closed
Jan. 9:  Staff development – center closed
Tuesday, Jan. 10:  First day of preschool after Christmas break
Jan. 16:  Martin Luther King Jr. holiday – center closed
Feb.y 23-24:  Parent-teacher conferences – center closed
April 2-9:  Easter vacation – center closed
May 28:  Memorial Day – center closed
Thursday, June 8:  Last day of preschool

Preschool Staff

Suzanne DuChateau

Director
Suzanne earned her B.S. from UW-Madison in art education.
duchateau@luthermem.org
(608) 258-3160 ext. 32

Sandra Briesath

Sandra BriesathAdministrator
Sandra earned a B.A. from UW-Madison, a graduate degree in social welfare administration at FSU, and Wisconsin Professional Credential for Child Care Administrators at UW Milwaukee.
briesath@luthermem.org
(608) 258-3168

Sandra Carr

Sandra teaches the 2- and 3-year-olds in the Tiger classroom. She’s been teaching at the preschool for five years, encouraging little ones to learn through play in a nurturing, safe and respectful environment.

Sandra is from Colombia and moved to the U.S. eighteen years ago to learn English and the American culture. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Stout and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism management. She also studied early childhood education at MATC. 

Sandra is the proud mother of 6-year-old Daniel. He is a first-grader at Belleville Elementary School.

Courtney Brooks

Courtney teaches the 4- and 5-year olds in the Elephant classroom. Her philosophy of education for early childhood focuses on letting children learn through guided/structured play and hands-on exploration.  She likes helping them explore their interests and the world around them.

Courtney grew up in the Oregon/Brooklyn area  and studied elementary education at UW Platteville.  She was a student teacher at Mount Horeb’s Early Learning Center and Primary Center, and after college, she taught at Head Start in Madison.  She left Head Start to stay home with her daughter Emily, who will be 2 in November. 

Courtney and her family live in Evansville with their two dogs, a daschund named Wilson and a beagle named Belle.  

Heidi Crider

Heidi teaches the 4- and 5-year olds in the Elephant classroom. Her teaching style is very child-centered. She loves getting to know each child individually and discovering their unique personality and abilities. She believes children are hands-on learners so she’s not afraid to get her hands dirty (literally) through messy art & sensory play. She also loves singing (out of tune) and dancing (badly) and just being silly. She wants the children in her class to be comfortable expressing themselves and exploring the world around them. She feels seeing the world through a child’s eyes is the best part of her job –  it is like a fountain of youth for the soul.

Heidi moved to Wisconsin three years ago with her husband and three daughters.  She has over 13 years experience as a teacher, having earned a degree from Indiana University in early childhood education. Her personal interests include a love of reading, spending time outdoors with her family (especially if it’s near a beach), gardening, and her newest pursuit, clogging.

 


Luther Memorial Preschool
1021 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53715

Phone: (608) 258-3168
Fax: (608) 250-2496

For more information or an individual tour, call Director Suzanne DuChateau at 258-3168 or email at duchateau@luthermem.org.

Hours

Flexible drop off/pick up is available within the following hours:

Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Enrollment Forms

2012-13 Enrollment Options & Fees pdf, 57 Kb

2012-13 Enrollment Contract pdf, 63 Kb

2012-13 Registration Form pdf, 63 Kb

“Luther Memorial Preschool fosters a loving and fun learning environment, while maintaining the highest standards for educational excellence. Suzanne and the teachers take an active interest in each child’s development and make a strong connection with preschool families.”
- Suelyn S.

“I don’t think that there are enough superlatives I could use to describe Luther Memorial Preschool. It is simply the most wonderful preschool environment for my son. It is extremely well run and the teaching staff are second to none. The educational environment is highly professional, supportive and caring.”
- Chanad S.

“Luther Memorial Preschool has been a ‘find’ for our family. The location of the school right on the UW campus is very convenient for us as student-parents. And the variety of available programs, from early dropoff to lunch bunch, has made it possible for us to work around schedules that change every few months. Most of all, the warm, family-oriented environment of the school has allowed our children to grow and learn in a place that they love. We’ll be sad to see our oldest graduate to Kindergarten at the end of the year.”
- Kat D.

“The transition to preschool was hard for Chloe, but teacher Sandra consistently nurtured and built Chloes’ confidence about not just being at school, but thriving at school. Chloe has grown so much since her first days at Luther Memorial Preschool, but she routinely stops to greet Sandra in the morning I think she’s does this to assure herself that all is good in her world at school.”
- Chrissy K.

“We were excited to learn that Miss Suzanne would be Sophia’s new teacher this fall! My girls and I have taken art classes taught by Suzanne at Warner Park Community Center so we know from experience what a stimulating and enjoyable environment she creates. She is a hands-on teacher; very loving. Every child I know absolutely adores her. The kids just seem to gravitate to her. Suzanne is a fantastic addition to our preschool. Sophia wanted me to add this: ‘Miss Suzanne is awesome!” :) ”
- Julie R.


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