EARLY EDUCATION
Inspiring the Love of Learning
Pre-School provides the perfect opportunity for students to develop a life-long love of learning. Our program cultivates both academic and developmental skills. Hands-on activities and select curriculum reinforce concepts and allow students to enjoy learning and experience success.
Start your child on the right path early, with faith-based curriculum and enrichment programs, all within the warm and nurturing environment of the VCA campus.
Early Success Through
Development Academics
Pre-School
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
2.9 years old by the first day of school
Must be potty trained. (Student must be in underwear, be able to communicate with their teacher when they need to use the restroom, and have the ability to use the toilet when needed.)
Pre-School Students will:
- Be introduced to letters and sounds A-Z and numbers 1-20
- Grow in their social, emotional, and spiritual development
- Develop fine and gross motor skills
- Recognize colors and shapes
- Be prepared with foundational learning skills
Pre-Kindergarten
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
4 years old by the first day of school
Must be potty trained
Display developmental readiness via the admissions screening test
Pre-Kindergarten Students will:
- Develop communication skills
- Strengthen fine and gross motor skills
- Increase general knowledge regarding self (i.e. name, address, birthday, telephone number)
- Master letter recognition (upper and lower case) and letter sounds and blends
- Further social, emotional, and spiritual development
- Learn to sort and display reasoning skills
- Develop good work habits to prepare them for an all-day, academic Kindergarten
Early Ed Daily Activities
Pre-School
Discovery Play
Circle Time (Calendar, Weather, Bible)
Playground Time
Snack
Circle Time (Phonics, Math) & Learning Stations
Playground Time
Story Time
Half Day Program Ends —
Lunch
Nap
Snack
Enrichment
Playground Time
Discovery Play
End of Day
Pre-Kindergarten
Discovery Play
Circle Time (Calendar, Weather, Letters, Theme, Bible)
Playground Time
Snack
Phonics Circle Time & Learning Stations
Playground Time
Math Circle Time & Learning Stations
Half Day Program Ends —
Lunch
Nap
Snack
Enrichment
Playground Time
Discovery Play
End of Day
Elective Courses
Art
- Introduced to the elements and principles of design
- Learn basic drawing and painting skills
Technology
- Reinforce the weekly letter, number, shape, color, and theme
- iPad instruction & proper use
STEAM Projects
- Weekly activities to encourage exploration of science and engineering
- Hands-on activities to spark creativity, invention, collaboration, and problem solving
Library
- Instill a love of reading
- Story time with physical books
- Learn Library manners
Music
- Weekly music classes
- Learn notation and rhythm
- Practice and understand music beats
- Perform in Christmas concert and Classroom performance
Precious in God's Eyes
We see each child as God sees them.
As early as Preschool, each child is seen, known, and loved. Developing this foundation of faith based on the Gospel of Jesus builds the child’s confidence and leads to academic, social and spiritual growth.
After-School Care
Venture Christian Academy provides care for all students beyond the traditional school day hours.
REGULAR SCHOOL DAY 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM
EARLY DISMISSAL DAY 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM