Celebrating 40 years of serving families just like you!

Celebrating 40 years of
serving families just
like you!
Standard and Staff
Normandale Preschool is licensed through
the Department of Human Services and
certified through The Evangelical Lutheran
Education Association. We are licensed
to serve 75 students per session with a
total enrollment of 150 students. The
student/teacher ratio is no more than 1 to
10 for children ages three to five years.
Our teachers are well educated early
childhood professionals who model their
Christian faith daily within the classroom.
All teachers participate in programs of
continuing education for professional advancements in Early Childhood Education.
Our Facility
As a ministry of Normandale Lutheran
Church, the preschool has access to the
entire Normandale Church facility. We
check out books in the library, worship in
the sanctuary, perform our well known
Circus in the Fellowship Hall and use the
kitchen for our Enrichment classes. We
have the support of the entire church and
facility in and for all things.
A Ministry of Normandale
Lutheran Church
Nurturing Children and
Families since 1973
Playground • Gym • Library • Chapel
Normandale Preschool
Music
•
Movement
•
Circus
6100 Normandale Road
Edina, MN 55436
Rev: 11/13
952-929-1697 Ext. 43
normandalepreschool.org
Mission Statement
Lunch & Extended Care
We at Normandale Preschool, an outreach
of Normandale Lutheran Church, provide
excellence in education in a safe, loving
Christian environment through activities that
promote readiness for success at school,
home and community.
Lunch and Extended care opportunities
are offered to all preschool families Monday
through Friday. Students may stay for lunch
until 12:30 or until 3:00 by choosing one of
our extended day options. Sign up daily or
use our lower cost permanent registration.
DAILY PROGRAM
SCHEDULE
Arrival, Free Play
Philosophy Statement
We believe in creating a positive
atmosphere where all children are
accepted, loved and understood. This is
accomplished by:
Promoting opportunities for cognitive
growth, social development and
creative play;
Providing a stimulating curriculum that
is balanced and developmentally
appropriate;
Continuing our commitment to staff
excellence by providing opportunities
for professional growth and
development;
Developing a cooperative partnership
and collaboration among Christian
educators, children, families and the
community;
Opening, Calendar, Story
Library/Chapel ( w eekly )
Directed activity, Free Play
Gross Motor Activity
Gym or Outdoors
Snack
Directed Activity, Free Play
Music, Rhythms, Finger Plays,
Sharing
Ensuring policies that are inclusive and
value the diversity of the world around
us;
Preparing to End the Day
Modeling and celebrating our Christian
faith and values.
GOODBYE!
Curriculum
Our curriculum is based on the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress: Minnesota
Early Learning Standards. These standards
act as a guide for teachers when planning
their curriculum content. Incorporated into
our curriculum teachers model and teach
the principles of Christian faith.
Enrichment Classes
Families are given the opportunity to
register for a variety of theme-based
enrichment classes at various times
throughout the year. Themes include:
science, art, theatre, nature,
cooking, movement, reading and math.