pre-school
Classroom Highlights
- Low ratios of 1:8
- Caregivers with degrees in child development or related field with additional training and education in early childhood education.
- Twice yearly assessments to make sure that the children are meeting age level expectations..
- Individual activities planned to help each child reach his/her full potential.
- Regular communication with parents to let them know how their child is progressing.
- Transition to the next class is dependent upon age, development and space.
- A balance of child-initiated and teacher-led activities.
- Individualized curriculum to help meet the needs of each child.
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The Community School of the Park Cities offers a preschool program for
children aged 3 - 4 years old. This class provides a developmentally
appropriate curriculum based on thematic units, and children work at an appropriate
level of development and cognitive understanding.
Our preschool teachers prepare weekly lesson plans based on areas of needed development such as cognitive, language, fine and gross motor skills, self help, and social emotional development. Daily activities include circle time, center time, art, dramatic play, blocks, and math to name just a few.
For our preschool students, we also offer enrichment classes in which parents can choose to let their children participate. For these classes we bring in talented experts in special topics, such as music and dance, to bring more variety to the kids' day. Currently our preschool enrichment classes include:
Our preschool teachers prepare weekly lesson plans based on areas of needed development such as cognitive, language, fine and gross motor skills, self help, and social emotional development. Daily activities include circle time, center time, art, dramatic play, blocks, and math to name just a few.
For our preschool students, we also offer enrichment classes in which parents can choose to let their children participate. For these classes we bring in talented experts in special topics, such as music and dance, to bring more variety to the kids' day. Currently our preschool enrichment classes include:
- Music Class - No extra monthly fee
- Stretch N Grow - No extra monthly fee
- Kidokinetics-Sports Program - Extra monthly fee
- Stretch N Grow Dance Class - Extra monthly fee
Meet Our Pre-school TeachersBrenda Kneip
From: Arkansas
Education: University of Arkansas, BSE and MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching). Additional study in Special Education, English as a Second Language, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education.
Teaching: 10 years total, 5 years at CSPC
Teaching Favorite: “ I love being with children. I love sharing in the excitement with children when they learn new concepts.”
Karen Neal-BrownFrom: Chicago, IL
Education: Kennedy-King College (Chicago, Illinois); Bethel College (Mishawaka, Indiana); St. Mary’s College (Notre Dame, Indiana). Certification and additional study in CPR, biology, early childhood and religion.
Teaching: Seven years total, 4½ at CSPC
Teaching Favorite: “I was first a stay-at-home mom who enjoyed teaching my own child. I volunteered in school throughout her education. I learned that I enjoy educational environments and felt natural guiding young minds. I love seeing young minds develop as well as witnessing their unique personalities and independence unfold. Ultimately, having a child to nurture led me to discover my broader love of teaching. I really LIKE and enjoy children. Likewise, I appreciate the way they respond and relate to me. I especially love the hugs I get from my group after reading them a story. We have a great time together. I feel my work with children is valuable and important.”
Gretchen LuedtkeFrom: Dallas, TX
Education: BA from Stephens College. Also attended William Woods University and University of North Texas
Teaching: Four years total, 1 1/2 years at CSPC
Teaching Favorite:“I enjoy working with the preschool age, as everyday brings on new challenges. I especially like working one on one with each child to assist them with creative ideas and solutions. I also believe that introducing them to abstract thinking and letting their little imaginations evolve is very important at the preschool age.
