Angels (6 weeks to 9 months)

The Teachers:

Miss Wendy – with Shepherd’s Flock since 2004

Miss Jessie – with Shepherd’s Flock since 2006

Miss Maureen – with Shepherd’s Flock since 2003

We have room for 7 babies a day, with our ratio being 1 staff person for every 4 babies. As the ages of the children vary, so do their schedules. We adhere to individual schedules as the children develop.

Parents will bring:

• Either breast milk or formula for feedings, and jar food
• Diapers, wipes, and extra clothing

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Stars (9 months to 18 months)

The Teachers:

Miss Karen – with Shepherd’s Flock since 2000

Miss Jazmine – with Shepherd’s Flock since 2007

Miss Brittni – with Shepherd’s Flock since 2009

We have room for 8 toddlers a day, with our ratio being 1 staff person for 4 toddlers. The children in the Star classroom follow a daily schedule. The Star room teachers plan activities each day. The children eat meals at child–sized tables, and drink from sippy cups.

Parents will bring:

• Diapers, wipes, extra clothing, and naptime snuggies

The children are engaged in a lot of motor time, either in our indoor tree room, at our outdoor playground, or by taking walks on our beautiful campus.

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Lambs (18 months to 2½ years)

The Teachers:

Miss Judy – with Shepherd’s Flock since 2001

Miss Katie – with Shepherd’s Flock since 1997

Miss Donna – with Shepherd’s Flock since 1997

Miss Anne – with Shepherd’s Flock since 2005

We have room for 13 students a day, with our ratio being 1 staff person to every 5 children. The Lambs room children have a full day of various activities planned by the teachers. This includes art and sensory experiences, math and science, dramatic play, and small motor activities such as puzzles and small blocks.

Parents will bring:

• Diapers, wipes, extra clothing, and naptime snuggies

Parents have the opportunity to have Parent–Teacher conferences twice throughout the year in the Lambs room to discuss their child’s progress.

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Rainbow (2½ to 3½ years)

The Teachers:

Miss Haley – with Shepherd’s Flock since 2001

Miss Joanna – with Shepherd’s Flock since 2009

Miss Ann – with Shepherd’s Flock since 2011

Miss Zana – with Shepherd’s Flock since 2005

We have room for 16 students per day, with our ratio being 1 staff person to 8 children. The children in the Rainbow room enjoy planned preschool activities by the teachers, such as art and sensory experiences, dramatic play, math and science, and small motor experiences such as puzzles, games and blocks.

Parents have the opportunity to have Parent–Teacher conferences twice throughout the year in the Rainbow room to discuss their child’s progress.

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Sonshine (3½ to 5 years)

The Teachers:

Miss Vicki – with Shepherd’s Flock since 1997

Miss Nancy – with Shepherd’s Flock since 1999

Miss Carol – with Shepherd’s Flock since 1997

Mr. Larry – with Shepherd’s Flock since 2006

We have room for 20 students per day, with our ratio being 1 staff person to 10 children. The children in the Sonshine room enjoy planned preschool activities by the teachers, such as art and sensory experiences, dramatic play, math and science, and small motor experiences like puzzles, games and blocks. Writing journals and pre–math skills are part of the curriculum each day.

Parents have the opportunity to have Parent–Teacher conferences twice throughout the year in the Sonshine room to discuss their child’s progress. Our goal in the Sonshine room is to have your child as prepared for kindergarten as possible.

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Shepherd’s Flock curriculum incorporates staff–created lesson plans with the many special learning opportunities provided through activities. Lesson planning and learning skills vary depending on the child’s age, but all incorporate spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical development.

Our lesson plans are designed to introduce children to many concepts, such as art and sensory experiences, math and science, bible songs and stories, and small and large motor activity. The Shepherd’s Flock philosophy is that children learn most effectively through play and at their own pace. All children are encouraged to take part in the classroom offerings, but never forced.

As children progress from room to room, their day becomes more structured and the amount of activities to choose from increases.

Our main goal is to have your child prepared for their next step when they leave Shepherd’s Flock.

Community Profile

“As a working mother of three, Shepherd’s Flock has been a godsend! Knowing that my daughters are in such a nurturing environment gives me the peace of mind to focus on my job during the day. The teachers truly care for each individual child and have a gift for making learning fun. Shepherd’s Flock gives my girls the foundation that they need to go out into the world with confidence. My oldest daughter, a graduate of Shepherd’s Flock, is excelling in school; she is at the top of her class, in part because of the education she received while at Shepherd’s Flock.”

– Samantha, current parent of Shepherd’s Flock, Lutheran Home employee