Daycare program and pre-school (3K and 4K)

"Bring your children up in the training and instruction of the Lord." (Ephesians 6:4)


Zion Lutheran's Early Childhood Center assists parents in bringing up their children in the training and instruction of the Lord in a warm, nurturing environment, under the guidance of a well-trained staff.

All children attending our early childhood programs will daily hear the truths of God's everlasting love through the Bible. Our programs also encourage the intellectual, social, and physical development of each child through active and quiet, individual and group, and indoor and outdoor activities.

Our new Early Learning Center was built in 2021, and shares a campus with Zion Lutheran Church and School. This gives us access to a wide variety of extra offerings such as outdoor playground areas, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, a school library, and much more!

Childcare

Zion offers an affordable Christian childcare center for ages 3 months to 8 years old. We are open from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Your child will have a variety of fun learning experiences, as we offer many opportunities to help your child grow. We would love to talk to you about our childcare center!

Preschool (3K and 4K)

Our 3-year-old preschool and 4-year-old preschool fosters a quality of living that provides well-balanced growth and promotes specific goals:

To instill in each young child a knowledge of God's love for him or her

To teach basic academic skills through fun, age-appropriate activities: reading and math readiness, science and social studies awareness, music and art

Zion offers a 3K program that begins in September and ends in May. The program is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 11:00 AM. During the morning, children are offered a variety of activities that include an introduction to numbers and letter. The class is perfect for preparing children for school. During the year, you may see a few activities that include a Christmas party, and Easter party, and a PJ party!

Our 4K program is set up the same as the 3K, but it is more in-depth with learning numbers and letters to prepare the child for kindergarten. Class is held in the school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 11:30 AM. Options for fewer days are also available.

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Nurturing Basic Needs

Zion Lutheran's Early Learning Center works to meet children's basic needs:

Good health, physical development, and motor coordination

Attention, acceptance, and affection

The opportunity to experience success

A sense of competence and self-liking

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Our staff

The Zion Early Childhood Center staff is committed to the caring and nurturing of young children from the first "hello" upon arrival to the last "goodbye" at the conclusion of the day. They have years of experience in childcare.

The administration of both the day care and preschool programs are provided by the director, Mrs. Katherine Herzog. Kathy holds a degree in early childhood education, and has been with the center since the program began in 1990. She, along with the rest of the staff, will be participating in in-service classes to keep current with materials and activities for young children.

Faith development is the core of the curriculum in our early childhood program. Daily plans include activities that add to the spiritual life of young children. With our ministry/mission being centered in Jesus Christ, we will incorporate the following curriculum goals:

Spiritual Growth

Emotional Growth

Social Growth

Physical Growth

Intellectual Growth

Creative Growth

Our facilities

Zion Lutheran's Early Childhood Center has its own wing attached to Zion Lutheran School. This addition was dedicated in 2021 and provides us with an office, four classrooms, and a laundry room.

Because our day care is attached to Zion Lutheran School, we have access to outdoor playground areas, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, a school library, and much more!

We invite you to pay a visit to see our beautiful facility and meet our dedicated and caring staff. Please call or e-mail in advance so we can have someone ready to guide you around and answer your questions.

Our hours

The center is open weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Occasionally, there may be closings. Most will be announced well in advance. Some, such as weather-related closings, may not allow much advance warning, however. Emergency closings will normally be announced on TV, radio, on our website, and on Zion's main Facebook page.

Document Download (PDF)

Early Learning Center Handbook (ELC Handbook)

Zion Lutheran Church, School, and Early Learning Center

3600 South Chicago Avenue, South Milwaukee, WI 53172

 

Early Learning Center Contacts:


414-762-2824


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