Little Cherubs Christian Preschool
 Testimonial: "My child's
imagination and mind have both been stimulated in this program and I
cannot think of a better place for learning at a young age. "
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An Early Childhood Educational Program of Cheshire Lutheran Church
Welcome to the home of Little Cherubs Christian Preschool on the
internet. Please read on to learn about the programs and offerings we have
available, read our mission statement, and see if our program may be right
for your child. Little Cherubs Christian Preschool welcomes all children and
does not discriminate according to race, creed or color.
Now accepting registration for the 2010/2011 school year. Please
call the Director (Marilyn Tucker) at 203-272-1150, or stop in weekday
mornings to tour the facility and meet the teachers. You can also email
Marilyn at
Science Enrichment class is held Monday afternoons from 12:00-1:30 and is open to all 4
year old children (students and non-students). If you would like your
4 year old to attend, call the Director (Marilyn Tucker) at
203-272-1150 or email her at
In this photo, 4 year olds experiment with warm milk and vinegar to make
a polymer with instructor Debi Bertenshaw.
Local artist Kate Themel presents Art Enrichment Class to 3 & 4 year olds
each Tuesday from 12:30 - 1:30. We are very excited to be able to
share Kate's artistic gifts with the children in this way. Feel
free to call and schedule your own "Open House" on one of these days to get
a great feel for the school. If you would like to know more about Kate Themel and her art, visit her website at
www.square-one-design.com. A sample of the projects are listed
below:
- “The Light Inside” (Making tea light candle holders). Lesson: People
look different on the outside but we all have the light of God inside
- “Hide and Seek Drawing” (Crayon rubbings). Lesson: Having faith in
something we can’t see
- “There’s No One Else Exactly Like Me” (Making blended crayon buttons).
Lesson: Finding our own identity, differences, what makes us special
- “What is in our Hearts” (Heart shaped cards). Lesson: Keeping positive
thoughts, hope, love in our hearts
- “Naming the Animals” (paper bag puppet animals). Lesson: Story of the
6th day of creation, Adam naming the animals
- “New Life” (Handprint butterflies). Lesson: Transformation, new life
- “A Big Catch of Fish” (Paper plate fish). Lesson: Story of Jesus and
the fishermen (John 21)
- “40 days of Rain” (Paper towel roll rain-sticks). Lesson: Story of
Noah’s ark
The dedicated staff of Little Cherubs Christian Preschool looks forward
to working with you and your children in the coming year.
From left: Debi Bertenshaw, Director Marilyn Tucker, Donna Marshal, Diane
Taylor .
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Kids and Marilyn on the Nature Trail built by volunteers
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Kids learn teamwork with a parachute
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At Kate Themel Art Class -- 3 and 4 year olds make hand print butterflies
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Two children enjoy books together in our Literacy Center
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Fun at the Sensory Table
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Storytime with a Parent Volunteer
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The "House Corner"
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3 year olds enjoy a game of soccer.
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Children enjoying running games on 2-1/2 acre play yard.
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In Chemistry class for 4 year olds, the children make a golf ball float in water.
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4 year olds mix vinegar and milk to make casein, as they learn about polymers in a Science Enrichment class.
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Counting with pennies in the math center.
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Morning Circle Time
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Each month Little Cherubs invites special visitors. Here the 4 year old class experience the ancient art of spinning with instructor Miss Kate.
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