Mission Lutheran Church
24630 Yosemite Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-8820
Mission Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten
School Year 2008 – 2009
A Christ-Centered Learning Environment
www.missionlutheranschool.com
e mail: mlslagunaniguel@yahoo.com
Philosophy
Mission Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten provides an opportunity for your child to
interact with other children in a Christ centered environment. We offer a program
designed to enhance their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual growth. With a “hands
on” approach, the learning process is a fun one. Primary areas of development and
creativity stressed in our program include motor skills, art, music, math, reading
readiness and dramatic play. Our goal is to create an attitude of loving acceptance in
which all children will learn to like themselves and recognize their uniqueness as one of
God’s children.
Program Policies
Admission
Mission Lutheran operates on a
non-discriminatory basis, where all children
are welcome without regard to race, religion or
national origin. Enrollment is open to children
2 years 9 months through Kindergarten and
must be “potty-trained” prior to attending
school.
Staff
We have a loving, dedicated, Christian
teaching staff here at Mission Lutheran. The
staff has met all the requirements of the State
of California. They are professionally trained in
Early Childhood Education and are CPR and
first aid certified. We are proud members of
the Association of Christian Schools
International.
School Calendar
Our school program will be in session from
August through June. We observe the same
holidays as the Capistrano Unified School
District. Two or three additional days may be
scheduled without classes for parent
conferences and staff development. We are
closed the week of November 24-28 for
Thanksgiving, Dec 22 – Jan. 2 for Christmas,
and April 6-10 2009 for Spring Recess.
Tuition & Registration
As a non-profit school, we rely entirely upon
tuition to meet salaries and expenses. Tuition
is based on an annual fee, divided into ten
equal monthly payments, due the first of each
month, a $20 late fee will apply after the 10th.
The first tuition installment is due and payable
June 1, 2008 or upon enrollment after that
date. This installment is applied to the June
2009 tuition. In most cases, it is refundable
with a 30-day notice of withdrawal and class
vacancy filled before January 1, 2009.
Requested refunds for those withdrawing after
January 1, 2009, will be up to the discretion of
the school board. Those not giving a 30-day
notice, will forfeit any refund or credit of the first
installment. The non-refundable processing
fee for returning students is $200 and $250 for
new students.
Health Requirements
The State of California requires a licensed
physician’s certificate for each child upon
entrance. There will be a daily health check of
all children upon arrival. Children exhibiting
any symptoms of illness will be sent home.
Only prescription medication with written
instructions on the bottle and a parent’s
signature will be dispensed to a child.
Chapel & Praise Day
A special time is set aside each day for the
children and staff to fellowship through music,
fingerplays, Bible stories and prayer
Music, Motor Development
Our music program focuses on various
rhythmic activities through singing, body
movement and instruments. Our motor
development program enhances large motor
development through a wide variety of fun
activities. This includes games incorporating
balance, coordination, skipping, hopping and
jumping.
Snacks & Lunch
We provide two nutritous snacks a day: One in
the morning and one in the afternoon. Two of
the four major food groups are served at each
snack. Lunch bunch time is from 11:30 –
12:30 with lunch provided from home.
Enrichment Programs
Various extra-curricular fee- based programs
are offered after school hours. Children’s
Choir, Hola Spanish, KinderDance,
Abrakadoodle & Tumble Tot Express
Gymnastics.
Volunteers
We encourage parents to actively participate
in their children’s education here at MLS. We
have a very established parent volunteer
program within the school.
5 or $50
To encourage parents to volunteer at Mission
Lutheran School, we have included a $50.00
charge at the time of registration. When a
parent fulfills at least 5 hours of volunteering
time, a one time $50.00 credit will be given
against tuition.
