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Our mission is to provide a safe, loving, and stimulating environment where each child’s natural desire to learn is fed, curiosity is encouraged, and the building blocks for a love of learning, strong character, and a faith-based life are laid.
Zion Lutheran Preschool accepts children without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity, family structure, national origin or citizenship, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as mandated by federal or Texas law. The Preschool’s program is ecumenical in its observance of seasonal and religious holidays. The Preschool emphasizes the importance and uniqueness of each child and provides an environment in which each child is accepted, nurtured, and encouraged to grow to full potential.
It is our pleasure to serve our families through this ministry. The preschool program is housed by Zion Lutheran Church as part of its outreach to God and to the families of the Houston community. The preschool first opened its doors in 1969.
ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
Zion Lutheran Preschool is a ministry of Zion Lutheran Church as part of its outreach to the families of the surrounding community. The Preschool opened its doors in 1969 as a Mother’s Day Out. ZLP is an educational outreach program dedicated to working with parents to nurture the spiritual, emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth of children. We strive to provide a Christian atmosphere and an environment that is child-centered and as hands-on as possible. Children are exposed to developmental skills that are appropriate for their age. Classrooms are set up with activities and learning centers that allow children to experiment and explore their environment. Our Program provides active times and quiet times, as well as child-driven and teacher-directed activities. Curriculum happens all day, in every routine, action, interaction, and in the arrangement of the room.
The school is a non-profit 501c(3) organization under Zion Lutheran Church. All proceeds from student tuition and the yearly preschool auction go towards the curriculum, classroom supplies, building and ground maintenance, and staff salaries and benefits.
The preschool program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with a school year calendar similar to Houston Independent School District’s September-May schedule. Additional care is offered on Mondays through our Parents’ Day Out program. We also offer a summer program.
Typical classroom staff/child ratios are as follows:
Toddler A (1:5) Toddler B (1:5) Two Year (1:6) Three Year (1:8) Pre-K (1:8)
The program is licensed by the State of Texas and is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association.
FAITH CURRICULUM
We are a Christian school, and faith development is an integral part of our daily schedule and curriculum. We teach kindness, and we pray before meals and throughout the day. We hear simple Bible stories, sing faith-based songs, attend chapel twice a month as a community, and participate in Godly Play stories. The Chapel service is short, sweet, and a vital part of sharing faith with our children, and we invite everyone to attend.
Zion Lutheran Church
3606 Beauchamp Blvd, Houston, TX 77009
Church Email: church@zlchouston.org
Preschool Email: jgarcia@zlphouston.com
Church Phone: 713-869-1493
Preschool Phone: 713-869-6844
Church Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9am-4pm