Jesus said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." Mark10:14
Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Center
Located at 361 West Summit, Marshall, Missouri
Bright Beginnings is a private, non-profit early childhood program that is a mission of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Our goal is to provide a quality early childhood program that not only prepares children for kindergarten, but also keeps Christ at the center of their lives.
For more information or to enroll your child:
Call us at 660-831-0526 or email us
at brightbeginnings@orlutheran.org
You may also find us on Facebook.
Curriculum
Our Redeemer’s Early Childhood Program will provide Christ-centered activities developmentally appropriate to the child. Areas of curricula will include socialization skills, large and small motor skill development, listening skills, language skills (including pre-reading), pre-mathematics skills, and religious instruction. At all times a loving and caring atmosphere reflecting our Lord Jesus Christ will prevail and enhance the experience.
Classes run from 8:00am to 3:00pm Monday – Friday
August to May
Extended care available after 3:00pm
Students need to be 3 years old prior to August 1st
and toilet trained.
Three Year Old Class
Beginning Readiness Skills:
Tuition is $24 per day
- Develop social and listening skills
- Develop and improve ability to follow directions
- Provide opportunities to experiment with music, fitness, and art
- Learn proper grip when using pencils, crayons, and scissors
- Recognition of first name
Four Year Old Class
Kindergarten Readiness Skills:
Tuition is $24 per day
- Write first and last name
- Learn and identify letters and corresponding sounds
- Develop skills in counting and recognizing the value of numerals 1-20
- Recognition of patterns
- Learn phone number, address, and birthday
Extended Care
Extended care is offered for those who need before and after school care outside of the regular school day. Parents may choose what days they need extended care but will need to sign up prior to the start of the school year.
Before Care
Hours are 7:10am to 7:40am
The rate is $1 per day
Activities include quiet time to get children
ready for the school day.
After Care
Hours are 3:00pm to 5:30pm
The rate is $4 per day
Activities include outside play
time, craft, stories, etc.
Our Staff
Joely Lark
Director
Four year old classroom teacher
Amanda Whitaker
Three year old classroom teacher