What is The Big Barn Preschool?

• The Big Barn Preschool is a quality childcare center located in completely renovated 150+ year old Barn.
• The Big Barn Preschool is a ministry of Christ Community Mennonite Church.
• The Big Barn Preschool offers full day care; open from 7am-6pm Monday through Friday.
• The Big Barn Preschool provides care for children from 3-6 years old in multiage classrooms. We have full day kindergarten!
• The Big Barn Preschool is a loving, welcoming place where your child will be treated as an individual and will receive the care and nurturing he needs.
• The Big Barn Preschool offers a unique child-based curriculum that is designed to meet each child where she is and grow with her.
• The Big Barn Preschool is the best place for your child to grow and learn during the vitally important first five years.

Philosophy

Even the smallest child deserves respect, can make important contributions and is driven to learn. Our expectations as the adults in a child's life and the environment they live and learn in shape who they will become.

Our primary goal is to enable children to develop a positive self image through social exchanges with peers and caring adults, positive learning experiences that are developed with children's differences in mind and an environment that encourages each person to develop to their fullest potential.

Mission Statement

The Big Barn Preschool provides a loving and nurturing learning environment that enhances intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. Children, who are special gifts from God, are to be loved, respected, and offered challenges that foster interactive learning. Our goal is to collaborate with parents to help develop their child’s sense of independence and a positive self-image.

We believe…

• in respect for the self and all people regardless of age, race, culture, gender, and religious background;
• in a shared concern for the natural world;
• in resolving all conflicts peaceably;
• in awakening an appreciation for the arts; and
• in developing a foundation of intellectual curiosity and love of learning.

Curriculum

Our multi-age classrooms use curriculum that is:

• child-centered;
• multi-cultural;
• individualized;
• developmentally appropriate;
• peaceful;
• unique and inspired by: Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio, High/Scope, and Constructivist approaches.

Environment

At the Big Barn Preschool we strive to create an environment that is:

• welcoming;
• homelike;
• loving;
• beautiful;
• open to exploration;
• inspiring.