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MISSION STATEMENT
We offer quality Christian education and care for everyone who enters our center by providing a
safe, enriching environment in which children can thrive.
PURPOSE
We realize that choosing a quality childcare facility is an important and difficult decision. We
use a variety of resources to provide financial, spiritual, and emotional support to our families.
Peace Lutheran Church supports PeaceKids Learning Center & Preschool (PKLC) in offering a
positive and Christian solution to the childcare dilemma.
PHILOSOPHY
It is the philosophy of PKLC to offer opportunities for children to reach important milestones in
growth and development through developmentally appropriate practices and personalized loving
care in a clean and safe environment. As warm, positive relationships with adults develop,
children begin to gain a sense of trust in the world and a feeling of competence. Children in our
care learn about the love of God and how much he cares for us. We believe this is an extension
of our intentional, Christ-centered ministry. It is an outreach to all families, regardless of race,
religion, national origin, ability, sex, or socio-economic status.
HISTORY & ORGANIZATION OF PEACEKIDS
Peace Lutheran Childcare Center opened in June of 1994. The church began planning for the
Center in 1987, when the current facilities were built. In January 1993, a Childcare Task Force
was appointed. They did extensive research, conducted public meetings and came to the
conclusion that a childcare center was warranted and made the recommendation to open this
facility.
Men of Peace built the play yard and the Women of the ELCA held a shower to equip what was
to become the Peace Lutheran Child Care Center. Many continue to donate their time, efforts and
money to build this ministry. The church’s motivation is to provide quality, affordable, faith-
based childcare for the community.
In January 2004, we changed our name to PeaceKids Learning Center & Preschool. We felt that
the name of our facility should better reflect what we offer.
HOURS OF OPERATION
PKLC hours of operation are 7:00am-6:00pm. We are open 11 hours per day in order to
accommodate a variety of work schedules for parents. However, attending childcare for 11 hours
per day consistently in not healthy for children and we encourage parents to evaluate their
overall family schedule to ensure that children get enough interaction with them. We usually
open our doors a few minutes early to allow staff to enter and to allow parents time for
transitions with children. Teachers will be ready to accept children into care at 7:00 am. WE
ASK THAT YOU DO NOT LEAVE THE CLASSROOM UNTIL 7:00AM.
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