Peace Lutheran Preschool & Pre-K reaches out to the children of Peace and the community to share God’s love with young children. We provide a loving, stimulating Christian environment that encourages growth in all areas of development: spiritual, social-emotional, physical, and intellectual. We enroll students from all denominations and welcome all children.

Registration

Registration for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year is currently open. Session availability is limited! To register for Preschool or Pre-K — or if you have any questions about our program — please email deanna@peacelutheran.com or call 605-799-6445

Philosophy

The Preschool & Pre-K years are a time for children to grow in awareness of one’s self, of others, and of the environment. Our school offers activities that encourage each child to explore, investigate, discover, and experience his or her world and the world around them. These experiences help the child to develop a rich background that will enhance future learning not only in the academic sense, but in their faith as well--building upon the foundation of knowing that Jesus loves them.

Curriculum

We will provide a stimulating and pleasant environment responsive to each child’s needs. The curriculum for Preschool aged children (3 and 4yr olds) will be focused and designed with age appropriate activities to teach, grow and enrich their social-emotional development; with an introduction to basic academic skills/areas such as language, math, science, art, music, religion, etc. as well as physical and intellectual development. The curriculum areas for Pre-K aged children (4 and 5yr olds) will include language/pre-reading/writing, math, social studies, science, art, music, physical education, health, and religion. Curriculum activities for Pre-K classes are designed and taught based upon South Dakota’s Early Learning Guidelines for Kindergarten Readiness. Our Preschool and Pre-K has a Christian emphasis. The children will hear Bible stories, sing songs, and learn concepts of sharing, caring, loving and forgiving. 

School Year

Preschool & Pre-K sessions will start in September and continue through May. We follow the Sioux Falls School District Calendar very closely and will provide all families who have their child(ren) enrolled into our program with a calendar of no school days as well as important dates, during our Parent Information Night that takes place in the month of August.

Class Sessions and Availability

Our Pre-K class sessions are for children who are 4yrs old by September 1st and will focus on Kindergarten readiness skills. These sessions run 3 days a week with a morning or afternoon choice available.

• Monday/Wednesday/Friday AM | 9:00am-11:30am

• Monday/Wednesday/Friday PM | 12:30pm-3:00pm

Our Preschool sessions are for children who are 3yrs old by September 1st and will focus on social-emotional development and skills.  These sessions run 2 days a week with a morning or afternoon choice available. 

• Tuesday/Thursday AM | 9:00am-11:30am

• Tuesday/Thursday PM | 12:30pm-3:00pm

If your child has a birthday that falls in the months of June, July, or August and you are unsure if they should attend one of our Preschool sessions or one of our Pre-K sessions, please reach out to DeAnna Dreesman (deanna@peacelutheran.com or 605-799-6445) and she will discuss this with you.  

For tuition rates, please email DeAnna Dreesman (deanna@peacelutheran.com or 605-799-6445)

Teachers

All teachers have a background and/or degree in Early Childhood Development/Education; hold a CDA (child development associate) and continue to take continuing education classes every year offered by Sanford Child Services, Sanford Health and The NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children;) as well as have been background checked, fingerprinted and CPR/First Aid certified. All 3 teachers do teach together in all Preschool and Pre-K sessions.