Early Childhood

Rochester Christian School’s early childhood program is Christ-centered, child focused, and encourages young children to develop their whole being in a safe, warm environment.

In all of our preschool programs you will find:

  • A Christ-centered environment which encourages young children to develop their whole being

  • Faith integration in every aspect of the day 

  • Small class sizes that foster connection and the ability for each child to be individually known 

  • The recognition that young children are active learners and thrive best with hands-on learning

  • An atmosphere that welcomes parents into the classroom, recognizing that you are the first and most influential teachers fo your children

  • Updated facilities that include a bathroom and sink in each classroom, building security system, and real time updates sent to parents through our communication portal

  • Fostering of independence

  • Special celebrations

  • Field trips with parent volunteers

  • Gym and playground time 

  • Library and music class 

  • Certified teachers that:

    • Foster curiosity, eagerness to learn, and confidence in accomplishments

    • Teach literacy and numeration activities that are a foundation for elementary school

    • Encourage communication between school and home

    • Include children in concerts, school activities and celebrations

We encourage you to tour our preschool and meet our teachers to discover the RCS Difference!

Preschool Programs

Preschool 3:

Our preschool 3 program introduces our littlest learners to the joy and excitement of learning as students explore, create, and discover through classroom activities and peer interaction. Students and teachers focus on socialization, establishing routines, early literacy and numeration activities in a play based, Christian environment. Your child will also enjoy weekly music and library classes and daily outdoor or gym play.

  • 3 years old by December 1 

  • 2 days per week (Tuesday and Thursday) 

  • Days can be full or half day

  • Maximum number of students: 14

Preschool 4:

The preschool 4 program further encourages students to dive into learning by exploring numbers, letters, colors, shapes and other developmentally appropriate skills to prepare them for Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten. Students will participate in weekly music and library class, plus daily gym or outdoor time.

  • 4 years old by December 1

  • 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)

  • Days can be full or half day

  • Maximum number of students: 15

Multi-Age Kindergarten

A stepping stone between Preschool and Elementary School, our Multi-Age Kindergarten program focuses on self advocacy, social emotional learning, problem solving skills, independence, and Kindergarten and elementary school readiness. Our Kindergarten students focus on building strong foundational skills in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies in a faith integrated, differentiated classroom that meets the needs of all learners. The key to the success of our program is the significant focus on differentiation in the classroom. Our Kindergarten teachers individualizes the program to meet the diverse needs of the students in the class from year to year. Students participate in a modified and developmentally age appropriate Kindergarten curriculum, giving them the gift of time as they acclimate to school life. Students will participate in hands-on learning, centers, specials, play time, and opportunities to participate in school wide activities.