Question 1

Are there scholarships available?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  For information, please email Ann at annjanish@sollc.org.

Question 2

What age levels does Shepherd’s Flock Preschool serve?

Accepted Answer

Shepherd’s Flock Preschool is dedicated to serving children ages 33 months to 5 years of age.

Question 3

Do children need to be toilet trained?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All children must be fully toilet trained and independent in the bathroom.

Question 4

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

Shepherd’s Flock Preschool is located at 3611 North Berens RD NW, Prior Lake, MN 55379, in the same building as Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church.

Question 5

Is your center affiliated with any church?

Accepted Answer

Shepherd’s Flock is a ministry of Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church in Prior Lake. Our preschool is open to the public and serves children in Prior Lake/Savage/Shakopee and surrounding communities. There is no religious affiliation requirement to attend our preschool.

Question 6

What does your center teach in religion?

Accepted Answer

Faith formation is an integral part of the day. Prayer begins and closes the school day. Bible stories and lessons are incorporated into the areas of study. Each month chapel time is held with a pastor from Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church.

Question 7

What is the curriculum of Shepherd’s Flock Preschool?

Accepted Answer

Our qualified teachers use Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment as the framework for the curriculum. A safe environment to grow and explore spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically within our care is created every day for our learners.

Question 8

How is tuition paid?

Accepted Answer

Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. Invoices are emailed through QuickBooks Online (QBO), and families can pay each invoice or set up recurring payments. Accepted methods include credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Venmo, ACH, cash, and check. Please note that credit card payments will result in a 3% tuition increase.

Question 9

Are there any other fees to register my child?

Accepted Answer

At the time of registration, there is a $100 non-refundable registration fee to secure your preschooler’s spot in the desired class. Prior to the first day of school, the annual field trip and snack fees are due.

Question 10

Are there additional discounts available?

Accepted Answer

If more than one child is enrolled in the program a 10% discount is given to the 2nd and 3rd child’s tuition.

Question 11

Can I tour Shepherd’s Flock Preschool?

Accepted Answer

Prospective families are encouraged to set up a time to tour the school and meet with the director and teachers. We want your family to make an informed decision regarding the quality faith-based education we provide. Schedule a tour.(https://www.shepherdsflockpreschool.com/copy-of-schedule-a-tour)

Question 12

Is the center licensed?

Accepted Answer

Shepherd’s Flock Preschool is licensed by the State of Minnesota and meets or exceeds all requirements of said license. Shepherd’s Flock Preschool has earned accreditation through NAEYC. And Shepherd’s Flock Preschool has earned a 4-star Parent Aware Rating.

Question 13

What is the teacher student ratio?

Accepted Answer

The teacher to student ratio is 1:10.

Question 14

Do the classes go on field trips?

Accepted Answer

Shepherd’s Flock Preschool plans field trips throughout the school year.

Question 15

What are the hours of operation?

Accepted Answer

The Full Day Preschool is 7:30am – 5pm Monday-Friday. The Half-Day Preschool has set class hours that vary Monday-Friday.

Question 16

What security do you provide for the school?

Accepted Answer

All church and preschool exterior entrances are locked and a key-code is provided to each family. All visitors must use the main church entrance.
 
The entrances to the preschool hallways are locked at all times and equipped with security cameras and classroom monitors.

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