Children that will be 3 years old by September 1st of the school year are eligible for our Preschool program.

Our teachers are committed to building positive peer relationships and a strong sense of community within the classroom. This positive environment fosters curiosity and active learning. We feature cooperative learning and encourage creative expression through art and music. The program also highlights science experiments and nature study as well as field trips.

Class size is limited to 16 students which allows us to maintain a 1:8 teacher / student ratio. Each class also benefits from the presence of a parent helper.

CLASS OFFERINGS

Tuesday / Thursday AM – 9am – 11:30am
Monday / Wednesday / Friday AM 9am – 11:30am
Monday / Tuesday / Thursday PM 12:30pm – 3:00pm

TEACHERS

Mrs. Marcia Cummings

Mrs. Cummings has been teaching at Tree of Life since 1998. She has a degree in early childhood education from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and has been working with young children for twenty plus years. She is dedicated to helping young people become confident, inquisitive, life-long learners. She and her husband live in Grafton and have three sons and two dogs and they enjoy sports and camping.

Mrs. Angie Gehred

Mrs. Gehred has been teaching at Tree of Life since 2010. She has a degree in early childhood education and special education from he University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. She previously worked in the Milwaukee Public Schools for 5 years as a kindergarten and preschool teacher before staying home with her children for 8 years. Mrs. Gehred lives in Whitefish Bay with her husband and two children.

DAILY SCHEDULE

• Treasure time
• Large group time
• Discovery learning / small group time
• Group bathroom break, snack, show & share
• Large muscle activities (outdoor playground or indoor playroom)
• Journals / independent reading
• Group time
• Good-bye

Classes

• Toddlers
• Preschool