Voted Best Preschool in
Miami County 8 Years Straight!
by the readers of the Miami County Republic

Welcome to a place where kids can
KNOW about God's love
GROW to be the people God created
SHOW the love of Jesus to friends & the world

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Our Goals

We are a children’s ministry of the First Lutheran Church and welcome children from all backgrounds and beliefs.  Our goal is that each child will learn to live as a child of God—loving God and loving their neighbors as themselves.  The purpose of this program is to:

• Provide a quality Christian preschool education that addresses each child’s unique learning style.
• Provide a positive, Christian, learning environment.
• Promote dignity and self worth in each child.

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Curriculum

At SonShine Preschool, we offer a wide variety of learning experiences which strengthen many areas of development.  This provides opportunities for children to:

• Participate in creative free and directed play
• Learn to listen and follow directions, take turns, share and make good choices 
• Assume responsibility for their behavior as well as backpacks and other belongings
• Treat others as they want to be treated
• Learn and practice pre-kindergarten skills such as: shapes colors, numbers, letters, positional relationships, language development, visual and auditory skills.

Special Events:
Throughout the year, we will be taking special field trips to places such as the Paola Fire Station, the Paola Free Library, the pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating across the street from church. We also host a children's magician and/or puppet show at SonShine in the spring. Some of these field trips are walking journeys and some are out of town.  The walking trips include all classes, while the driving ones are for the 4-year old classes.  

Schedule & Tuition

SonShine Preschool is in session September through May, providing 3 hour sessions for 3 and 4 year olds.  3-year old classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings or Monday and Wednesday afternoons as part of a combo class.  4-year old classes are held on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday mornings or in the afternoons as part of the combo class.  Morning classes meet 8:30 - 11:30.  Afternoon classes meet 12:30 - 3:30. 

Enrollment Fee: $50.00 per child
Monthly Tuition:

• 2 Day Classes $105 / month
• 3 Day Classes $140 / month

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Staff & Contact Info

Staff:
Kris Fuchs - Director and Lead Teacher:  Kris holds a BA in elementary education with a concentration in special ed. She has 10 years of elementary classroom experience and 20+ years of preschool experience.  She and her family have lived in the Paola area for 25 years.  She is very involved with church and community activities.

Kristal Sparks - Assistant Teacher: Kristal graduated with an elementary education degree form a private Christian college. All four of Kristal's children attended SonShine Preschool! 
 
Brenda Box- Assistant Teacher:  Brendagrew up in Paola, and  h enjoys friends and family.  She has taught Sunday school for about 20+ years. She has worked at the First Baptist Preschool as an assistant teacher. In addition, she has been a physical therapist assistant since May 1994. 


Contact Info:
For more information or to enroll, please contact:

• SonShine Preschool: 913-294-5925 or:
• First Lutheran Church Office: 913-294-3476
• email: [email protected]