The Good Shepherd’s Little Lambs Preschool

Two years ago, it became clear that my then 3-​year-​old son and I had spent just a tad too much time together. I’m absolutely not complaining — having the (rare) luxury to be able to work from home and balance that with caring for my son has been a gift, but it got to the point that he needed someone telling/​showing/​teaching him what to do beyond Mommy. He also needed to be around kids his own age — the world must have seemed very tall to him. So, as a one-​car family, my husband and I chose the sweet-​looking Little Lamb’s Preschool that was walking distance from our home, went to the orientation, and were sold. The school soon proved itself in a million ways far more important than proximity. The knowledge, patience, understanding and caring of Mrs. Huset, the preschool director, and the assistant teachers, Mrs. Tanner and Mrs. Long, made for an environment in which our son has thrived. We are spiritual people, though not consistent church-​goers, so we were so happy to find that the school teaches our son what we believe to be the most important things in life: love, respect, caring, appreciation, patience, kindness… and so on. We have started going to the church too, every so often, and I feel it’s important to point out that while it was always clear we were more than welcome and invited to attend services, there was never any pressure to attend. It’s been a wonderful experience, and thanks to the guidance of Little Lambs we are simultaneously excited (and very prepared) for Kindergarten, and sad to leave our friends. We are glad we’ll be able to visit them at church. As far as the nuts and bolts go, the program is incredibly affordable, the space is bright, cheerful, CLEAN, and full of love and warmth. There are a few social events for preschool families throughout the year, and the daily program is a nice balance of play and learning the essentials. The school year includes two exciting field trips — one across the street to see the Concordia Elementary school children play music, and one to assistant teacher Mrs. Tanner’s home farm. I can’t recommend Little Lamb’s preschool enough!