Preschool

JCA Preschool provides childcare for working parents in a loving Christian atmosphere. Our program is designed to be an extension of the home; our staff to be an extension of the parent.

We maintain the concept of developing the total child and meeting their needs. We realize the demanding responsibility involved in the proper care and training of children and pride ourselves in being a "learning center" rather than a babysitting service.

Our preschool is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and provides childcare for ages 2 ½ through 4. Our North Branch offers childcare for ages 3 to 5, including a Kindergarten class.

Full-day students receive a free hot lunch daily as well as free Before & After Care from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please keep in mind that a child may only stay in preschool and daycare a maximum of 10 hours per day.

Academic hours are from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. We recommend that students arrive at school by 7:45 a.m. so they are in their classes by 8 a.m.

What will my child learn in Jacksonville Christian Preschool?

K-2½ and K-3

	Two-Year-Olds	Three-Year-Olds
Language	Language development and listening skills that include: color words shapes animals transportation countries community helpers health safety manners science	Recognition of name, sounds, and picture for short vowels and consonants. Formation of vowels and consonants in upper and lower case. Language development and listening skills that include: color words shapes animals transportation countries community helper health safety manners science
Numbers	Simple counting: 1 - 25 Number concepts 1 - 10	Simple counting 1 - 30 Number concepts 1 - 15
Bible	Hymns/choruses Memory verses	Lessons such as: Creation Noah Boy Samuel Daniel Boyhood of Jesus Zacchaeus Good Samaritan
Fine Arts	Music Arts Crafts	Music Arts Crafts

K-4

Language	Phonics and Reading: Recognition of name, sound, and picture or long and short vowels and consonants. Sounding of blends and one- and two-vowel words. Reading of sentences and stories with one-and two-vowel words. Poetry: Twenty-eight poems and finger plays committed to memory.	Cursive Writing: Formation of letters, blends, and words. Writing of first name. Language: Language development and listening skills that include: color words shapes animals transportation countries community helpers health safety manners science.
Numbers	Number recognition and counting: 1-100 Number concepts: 1 - 20 Numbers before and after 1 - 20	Numbers largest and smallest: 1 - 20 Addition facts: 1+1 2+1 3+1 4+1 5+1 6+1 7+1 8+1 9+1
Bible	Hymns/choruses Memory verses	Lessons such as Creation Noah Boy Samuel Daniel Boyhood of Jesus Zacchaeus Good Samaritan
Fine Arts	Music Arts Crafts	Learning artist skills that broaden education

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