Educational Policies and Philosophy

The purpose of Noah's Ark is to share the precious love and forgiveness of Jesus with the children who attend the center and also with their families. Each child, parent/guardian, and staff member will be treated with the same love and respect that God has show to each of us.

1. Spiritual Development: We want the child to know that God created the world; that Jesus is God's Son; that God loves him/her; and that Jesus is their friend.
   
   
2. Social Development: We encourage children to develop the skills of respecting the rights of others. Inappropriate behavior, such as hitting, biting, or kicking, is not permissible. The child is encouraged to express him/herself in words and feelings rather than these actions.
   
   
3. Mental and Emotional Development: Teachers will help each child develop a positive self-concept about themselves and the ability to identify and express their emotions. We want the child to develop awareness that perfection is not necessary; each individual grows at different levels.
   
   
4. Intellectual Development: Language skills and basic listening abilities are taught through music, story time, and puppets. The teacher provides opportunities for children to learn math concepts through daily activities. "Hands-on" activities are provided for developing discovery and reasoning skills.
   
   
5. Physical Development: Indoor/Outdoor play equipment is provided to develop large motor skills. We also provide the opportunity for children to develop their large muscle coordination through running, skipping, jumping, and various other activities. Eye-hand coordination is incorporated into our classroom projects through manipulation of small toys, puzzles, scissor skills, and other activities. Children are encouraged to practice daily health and safety habits. Our approach to teaching allows each child to develop their individuality and creativity with Christian principles.

Programs Available:

Full Time Child Care Program open 6:30 AM-6:00 PM, year round. This program is ran off of a preschool readiness curriculum as well as a biblical one. The tuition for our child care is $130 per week. Breakfast, lunch, and snack are provided with this program.

Part Time Preschool Program. This program runs September until mid May. AM classes run 9:15-11:45 AM. PM classes run 1:00-3:30 PM. We have four preschool sessions as follows:

• Tuesday/Thursday AM class for children who are 3 years old by August 31. $65 per month.
• Monday/Wednesday/Friday AM class for 4 and 5 year olds by August 31. $85 per month.
• Monday/Wednesday/Friday PM class for 4 and 5 year olds by August 31. $85 per month.
• Monday through Friday PM class for 4 and 5 year olds by August 31. $145 per month.

Summer Program. This program is for children who are not yet 7 and have finished kindergarten. Over the summer they work on first grade readiness, biblical teachings, as well as VBS involvement and go on weekly field trips. The tuition is $125 per week with a $85 activity fee.

If you are interested in enrollment, a $45 registration fee is required to hold your child's spot. Call 316-943-2088 or stop by today!

My goal is to provide opportunities for learning in accordance with the guidelines of God's Word. We desire to assist all children in developing a good self-image in a loving, friendly, Christian environment.

Info: Leslie Holeman, Director, 316-943-2088

Notice Of Nondiscriminatory Policy As To Students:
The Noah's Ark Day Care and Preschool admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.