The word “Disciple” is used frequently in the New Testament. It means learner or follower, one who is accompanied by a teacher. It refers to one whose faith imparts insight, understanding, and guidance for living. Thus, we call ourselves “Disciples of Christ.” We believe that all children are unique little people, Little Disciples, who should be allowed to develop at their own rate morally, physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. With these goals in mind, we will strive to develop a healthy, happy child who will contribute to society as they grow.

It is the goal of the staff of Little Disciples Preschool to provide your child with a positive learning experience designed to make their first adventures in a school setting memorable and enjoyable ones. To achieve this end, we will challenge your child’s natural creativity and intellect. With this in mind, we will love and help your child to develop to their fullest potential.

The curriculum is based on both the Ages and Stages Questionnaire System (ASQ) and the Florida School Readiness Standards . It is focused on the total child, not just specific areas of development. The environment provides a place for learning through interesting, stimulating, and challenging materials and activities. We will introduce each child to the joy of learning by helping them develop their self-esteem through a variety of positive daily experiences.

The children will be exposed to phonetics, numbers and their concepts, basic geography, colors, geometric shapes, animal names and collectives, and exercises in social skills. We will also offer special units on the topics in which the children express interest. We strive to balance the formal learning experiences with outdoor play and free time to enable the children to develop their motor and social skills in an informal setting. We believe that success encourages learning through a variety of activities. Each child is unique and will progress at their own rate without peer or teacher pressure. Our ultimate goal is to have each child feel happy, confident, and proud of all they achieve.

NAEYC is the nation’s largest organization of early childhood educators.
NAEYC created its accreditation program to set professional standards for early childhood education, and to help families identify high-quality child care and early education programs. Little Disciples Preschool is proud to be accredited by NAEYC and to hold a Gold Seal of Excellence Certificate.