Christ is at the heart of our Childcare and Preschool programs!
We believe children learn best through play and design our lessons to encourage reasoning, questioning and experimenting while providing hands-on materials for learning. As their child’s first and best teacher, parents are invited to visit our center at any time. It is our mission to welcome all members of the broader community regadless of chruch affiliation.
Keywords: saint michael lutheran church, st michael, lutheran church, lutheran school, mighty messengers, missouri synod, kalamazoo, portage, michigan, kalamazoo county
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Christ for Kids opened in 1999 as an outreach mission of St. Michael Lutheran Church. Our original offerings included childcare and formal preschool. Beginning in 2001 St. Michael Lutheran School was formed adding one grade a year until 2010. We now proudly serve students ages 2.5 years through 8th grade.
What is your primary product or service?
Our mission is to partner with parents to help each child attain their God-given abilities by providing a quality education while nurturing their faith with God’s Word, creating Mighty Messengers for Christ. Christ is at the heart of our programs! We believe children learn best through play and design our lessons to encourage reasoning, questioning and experimentation while providing hands-on materials for learning.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Christian values are incorporated into every subject. Our curriculum, designed by the Michigan District LCMS, meets or exceeds all state bench marks defined by the State of Michigan’s Early Learning Outcomes framework. Each of our preschool classrooms is led by a teacher certified in early-childhood instruction. In both preschool and childcare, we use thematic units designed to encourage the use of all senses when learning new skills. Students participate in daily religious instruction using highly visual, interactive lessons appropriate for younger students.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are located at 7211 Oakland Drive (between Romence and Center) on the east side of the road.
What type of payments do you accept?
Scholarships are available.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Our program is an outreach ministry of St. Michael Lutheran Church – dedicated to making Mighty Messengers for Christ!
What are your hours of operation?
We are open from 6:45am until 6:00 pm, 50 weeks a year.