SPL Early Childhood Center
Enriching. Encouraging. Developing.
The St. Peter Lutheran Early Childhood Center exists to assist parents in enriching the lives of young children by providing an environment which encourages him or her to grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically.
High Scope Curriculum
St. Peter Lutheran’s Early Childhood Center uses the High Scope approach to early learning. High Scope is an “active learning” philosophy, focused on each individual child’s strengths. This play-based and child-centered curriculum is grounded on early learning research, allowing children to explore, interact, and exercise their creative imagination through purposeful play.
Early Childhood Resources
Tuition Information
Tuition rates differ based on number of days at the center, and vary for full and half day programs. A full breakdown of our tuition rates can be found by clicking on the picture above. If you have questions, please contact the Center.
Schedule
Click on the picture above for the 2023-2024 School year calendar for our Early Childhood Center! It includes our Center events, and all dates that the Center will be closed in the upcoming school year.
Summer Program
St. Peter offers a full summer program for 3K and 4K students. Information in relation to this program can be found by clicking the pictute above. If you have any questions, please do not hesistate to reach out to our Early Childhood Director.
Our Early Childhood Team
Mrs. Janine Thies
ECM Program Director
Miss Janine has been serving at St. Peter since 2019. She also serves as the WELS Northern Wisconsin District Coordinator for Early Childhood Education, and as a member of the Executive Team for FVL Schools. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN.
MRs. Maura Hegman
Lead Teacher
Ms. Maura is one of our new teachers in 2023-24 in one of our 3K/4K classrooms. Prior to St. Peter, Maura served as an Early Childhood teacher in Florida, in Milwaukee, WI, and at Our Shepherd Child Care in Appleton. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN.
Mrs. Aubrey Hayes
Lead Teacher
Miss Aubrey has been serving at St. Peter in varying capacities since 2017. In 2019, she joined our ECM teaching staff as a full-time teacher. In regard to serving at St. Peter, she states, “Sharing the good news with Jesus' little lambs brings me such joy!” She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN.
Mrs. EMILY DANELL
Assistant Teacher
Mrs. Michelle Rindt
Assistant Teacher
Mrs. Emily Schierland
Assistant Teacher
Mrs. LILY UITENBROEK
ecm Assistant/AFTERCARE STAFF
Mrs. Janelle Puckett
ECM assistant/Aftercare Staff
Mrs. Kim Novotny
ECM Assistant
Who can attend the Center?
3K in 2024-25 - Children at least 3 years of age by September 1, 2024, and potty trained
4K in 2024-25 - Children at least 4 years of age by September 1, 2024, and potty trained
Children who are five but not ready for Kindergarten are also welcome in 4K
A Day at the Center…
Here is what you can exepct from a day at the center!
A healthy balance of both social and academic skills
Free play as well as organized activities for children
Practice gross and fine motor skills
Pre-Math and Pre-Reading skills
Basic Science and Social skills
Bible truth is taught during every session
Music and rhythm activities
Flexible program options and extended care to meet the needs of your family