About Us

Truro Preschool & Kindergarten is a Christian Preschool school for children aged two and one-half years old through Kindergarten. Our school is founded on these words which command us to love God and teach our children about Him.

"Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. And these words which I command you this day shall be upon your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit down, and when you rise. And you shall bind them as a sign upon your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. And you shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates." Deuteronomy 6:4-9"

For a complete description of our philosophy and goals please click here.

Truro Preschool & Kindergarten is a ministry of Truro Church. The Preschool is accountable to a Preschool Board of Directors which is approved by the Rector and Vestry of Truro Church.

The Preschool Board is comprised of a representative of the Rector and Executive Director of Truro Church, who appoint a Chaplain to the Preschool, the Preschool Director and up to 9 appointed members. The Preschool Board manages the affairs and oversees the policies of the school.

The Director of the Preschool is responsible for the daily activities of the school.

The Director is assisted by an Administrator who manages the business and financial aspects of Truro Preschool & Kindergarten. An Early Childhood Education Specialist and Administrative Assistant support the teaching staff. A lead teacher and teaching assistant work in each classroom with the children.

Our *class hours are Monday through Friday from 9am - 1pm with offerings of Creative Play Afternoons for students 4 years old and older (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1pm - 3:30pm) and Lunch Bunch (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1pm - 2pm). (*The 2 1/2 year old class meets from 9am - 12:30pm)

The office is open from 9am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday during the school year. We are closed during school holidays and phone messages are accessed at regular intervals.

Beginnings

Truro Preschool & Kindergarten began in March 1979 as a ministry to the children of several members of the church congregation who desired a weekday preschool program that would incorporate Biblical teachings and Christian values. From a small beginning with 9 children the school has grown to the current capacity of 160 children serving over 130 families.

Philosophy

As a staff we are committed to providing:

A loving and nurturing environment while allowing children to develop to the full potential God has planned for them.

• Children will know that they are loved by God, their teachers, and the Preschool Staff through the acceptance and encouragement they receive at school.
• The environment and activities will be appropriate to the developmental abilities of the children. Children will be helped to develop appropriate behavior through various means of guidance and discipline such as positive example, listening, positive reinforcement, redirection, time-out and behavior modification.

A creative, concrete curriculum in which children will learn through play experiences.

• Activities will be presented in a variety of ways so that skills are learned with joy and eagerness.
• Teachers will create hands on learning experiences that stimulate the children to discover and explore the world.
• Materials will be arranged to allow children to work independently and in small groups. Teachers will encourage the children to use the materials to try out their new ideas and problem solving methods, recognizing this process is more important than the product.

A balance of experiences to help children grow in all areas.

• Activities will be provided to develop cognitive, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual knowledge and skills.
• Daily schedules will have a balance of quiet and active times, structured and unstructured times.
• Thematic units will be varied and use science, math, language, community, culture, art, music, and history.

Goals

Truro Preschool & Kindergarten is a Christian school for children aged two and one-half through Kindergarten. Our school is founded on these words which command us to love God and teach our children about Him.

"Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. And these words which I command you this day shall be upon your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit down, and when you rise. And you shall bind them as a sign upon your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. And you shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates." Deuteronomy 6:4-9

IT IS OUR GOAL FOR CHILDREN TO GROW AS CHRIST GREW (Luke 2:52)

In wisdom - We want children to develop their abilities to think, to solve problems, to be creative, to acquire knowledge about the world in which they live and to communicate well. We want children to know that God is the source of all wisdom and the source of all the wonderful things they are learning about. (Genesis 1:3la, James 1:5a, Colossians 2:3)

In stature - We want children to develop strong, healthy well-coordinated bodies capable of performing the tasks God has planned for them. We want them to honor God with their bodies. (Psalms.139:13-14a, I Corinthians 6:19-20)
In favor with man - We want children to have a healthy feeling of self-worth knowing God has made them special and has given them unique gifts and has a plan for their lives. (Ephesians 2:10a, Jeremiah 29:11, Mark 6:34a, Luke 10-36-37)

In favor with God - We want children to grow in their knowledge and love of God as revealed in the Scriptures and in the people and the world around them. We want them to apply these truths in their practical, everyday living experiences. We want children to come to know Christ and to be joyful in their love for Him. (Psalms 119:105, Matthew 25:21, Psalms 16:11)

Parent Handbook

Our 2010-2011 Parent Handbook can be found on this website by CLICKING HERE

 

 

 

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Director

Greetings from Tricia, the director....

"When folks ask me what I do and I tell them that I work at a Preschool, they usually smile or cringe, and I always laugh at them. Little people have been my passion since I was old enough to babysit and I love them. Everything about them; their size, laughter, tumbles and tussles as they discover life. Here at Truro Preschool and Kindergarten we have been engaged with children for more than 30 years.

We are committed to teaching young children that God loves them unconditionally and that He has a plan for their life. Our school is a warm and loving place where discovery and learning through play abound. Please browse through our web site and call us for a visit. We look forward to sharing our wonderful school with you."

 

Board Members

President: Kim Yates

Vice President: 

Secretary: Nancy Freiling

Treasurer: Richard Taylor

Parent-Teacher Liaison: 

Members: Paul Wolfe, Missy Miller, Ken Smith

Vestry Representative: Dana Powell

Associate Rector and Preschool Chaplain: Coleman Tyler