About Us

Preschool Philosophy

Preschool education in a home-like setting is the best alternative there is for working parents. It provides a small, secure environment for children during the most important time of their development. The Lion & Lamb Academy offers a home-away-from-home, providing children with “siblings” of all ages with which to play, socialize, and learn. Our goal in providing a quality preschool experience for your child is to provide...

• A safe environment;

• A nurturing environment;

• A learning environment... Learning is not only the ABC’s and 123’s, but is also the learning of values such as honesty, respect, self–reliance, self-discipline, moderation, dependability, love, sensitivity to others, kindness, friendliness, and fairness;

• A proper approach to correction... Since children inevitably need correction, it is important that we share a similar philosophy so that your child is not confused as to where the boundaries are and what is expected of him or her. Children in our care are taught which behaviors are inappropriate, and why, and given alternatives that are acceptable. In this way, their behavior is being modified, without making the child feel bad or unloved. This helps develop their self-esteem, and teaches them how to handle difficult situations themselves in the future. We express disapproval (without attaching character). We state expectations and show your child how to make amends. We give choices, and in extreme situations a child may be given a time out, because at times a child may be having trouble making choices of their own and may need a couple of minutes to calm down and think about their choices;

• Unconditional love... This kind of love is very important to us because children should not grow up feeling that in order to be loved and cared for they must meet numerous conditions.

Communication with parents is key to a successful preschool experience. The parent and teacher need to have a good working relationship so they can communicate and work together. Parent and teacher need to exchange pertinent information in the child’s life such as changes in routine or special events and activities, as well as more significant changes such as death, divorce, separation, moving, etc. All this information can be important in understanding the child’s feelings, behavior, and well-being.

I invite you to share your thoughts with me in writing, by telephone, or in person. I am always willing to schedule an appointment to talk about your concerns in any area.

– Cindy Broughan, Preschool Director

Typical Activities

Group Play: Singing, dancing, play acting, games, reading, listening to stories and music, circle time

Free Play: Children have a choice of blocks, kitchen toys, dolls and accessories, duplos/legos, play sets, household toys, pull/push toys, art materials, and may watch limited television or other recorded media.

Language: Nursery rhymes, pictures or objects to encourage verbalization, reading to the children, flannel boards

Dramatic play: Dress up, role playing, puppetry, etc.

Exercise: We have a large, indoor, climate-controlled playground for climbing, sliding, jumping. Weather permitting, we will go outside for climbing, riding toys, running, ball playing. (NOTE: please remember to dress your child appropriately for the weather, and if in doubt, dress in layers or bring extra clothes)

Special Days: Includes birthdays and holiday parties.

Our Vision

“Dedicate your children to God and point them in the way that they should go, and the values they’ve learned from you will be with them for life.” Proverbs 22:6 (TPT)

Our vision, born out of Proverbs 22:6, is that every child who passes through our Academy grows up to become a happy, well-balanced, and responsible adult.

Our Mission

Partnering with parents to provide a high-quality preschool education within the context of the Christian faith.