Sandy Esker - Director
Eagle’s Nest Preschool is a fully licensed Christian preschool located at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Effingham, IL. We’re located at 901 W Jefferson Ave. Our phone number is 217.342.4334.
The purpose of Eagle’s Nest Preschool is to provide a safe and nurturing Christian educational experience, while promoting Christian family values and spiritual growth for children.
Eagle’s Nest is a Christian preschool open to anyone from any church background interested in Christian education for their child.
Some highlights of the program are:
- Monthly Themes – change centers, toys and equipment with each new theme
- Colors, shapes, numbers, letters, science, math, social studies, reading, language and art are coordinated with the theme
- 3 year curriculum (27 different monthly themes) so children can attend consecutive years with no repetition
- Daily schedule alternates quiet and active play, small and large group interaction, and hands on learning activities
- Routine includes circle time, free play, art, “Jesus” time, gym time, snacks, music and movement and story time
- Free play centers available daily include: sand/water table, play-doh, art easel, light table, blocks and building toys, cognitive and manipulative toys, puzzles, writing center, science center, computers, library, housekeeping, dress-up area, imaginative play, and puppets
- Daily art projects encourage creativity and freedom of expression through a variety of media
- Religion curriculum includes 1 Bible story each month with accompanying lessons and application
- Christian morals, values, beliefs and behavior are interwoven throughout every preschool session
- Daily large muscle play with tricycles, wagons, scooters and climbing structures in our large gymnasium
- Music and movement daily, also rhythm instruments, rhythm sticks and bean bags
- Parents provide snack and drink 4 – 6 times per year
- Holiday parties with a Christian emphasis – Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines and Easter – families invited!
- Special monthly opportunities – field trips and/or visitors, trips to our own church library, book club and software club orders, Star of the Week, birthdays and more!
- Monthly newsletters, snack lists, and calendars to help parents stay informed
- Parent-teacher conferences twice a year, with testing in the Spring
- Parents are NOT required to work, but everyone is encouraged to work on snack days, trips and parties.
- Flexible payment plans and scholarships available – JUST ASK!
If you have additional questions about Eagle’s Nest Preschool, please contact us.