Butterfly Christian Preschool

BUTTERFLY CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL began on September 6, 1977 as a Mother's Morning Out Program.  It has evolved into a school for children 18 months through 4 years of age, employing only degreed, credentialed or experienced teachers.  The Preschool is sponsored by Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), and accredited by the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA).

The Preschool provides the children with an atmosphere of Christian love conducive to creative play and exploration of the child's world.  BCPS strives to make school a positive, growing experience.  The educational philosophy of the Preschool is to provide a warm, loving atmosphere where the children can grow socially, emotionally, creatively, cognitively, spiritually, and physically.  In order to fulfill this goal, every effort will be made to create a school atmosphere that will assist the children in the following areas of development:

· Grow in independence and decision-making.

· Learn to give and share as well as receive.

· Develop self-control by working toward self-discipline and self direction.

· Learn to relate to other adults and children.

· Develop large and small motor skills.

· Understand and adapt to the world around them.

· Grow in curiosity, exploration, and reasoning skills.

· Develop language skills by learning new vocabulary and using it in social and intellectual activities.

· Develop a positive self-concept and build self-confidence and self-reliance.

· Develop a familiarity with the stories of the Bible and a positive attitude about church as a happy place to be.

The Preschool meets these objectives by providing opportunities for each child to participate in group and individual activities, including dramatic play, skill building, science exploration, creative arts, readiness skills, creative movement, outdoor play, free choice activities, music, literature, and chapel.