KidsThrive Preschool
From empty classrooms to a FIVE STAR Early Education facility within 3 years, KidsThrive Preschool TUMC has received acclamation from local educators as one of the best quality centers in the area. We offer classes from Infant through Pre-K. Our preschool is operated under the guidelines of a mission in reaching out to the community for those who need assistance in early childcare, for building disciples, following not only the teachings of Christ, but complying to all safety and academic standards set forth by the Ky Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Education. Our preschool has brought new faces to Trinity’s congregation, which has led several to become members and grow as disciples of Jesus through their experiences here.
Readiness and Eligibility
KidsThrive offers tuition-based preschool programs for infants 6 weeks of age through 5 years of age. To qualify for the 3-year-old preschool, all 3-year-olds must be potty trained. We will partner with parents of 2-year-olds in the potty-training process.
On the first of February we open early enrollment to our current families and church members. Then on March 1st we open enrollment to the public. A registration fee of $75.00 will guarantee you a spot for the fall season. Back-to-School packets are e-mailed out in July with pertinent information to be turned in on Parent Meet & Mingle Night in August.
Tuition Rates, Student Teacher Ratio, and forms of payment.
KidsThrive offers a competitive rate for our community. We strive to maintain fair tuition rates so that Preschool can be an option for all. The rates are as listed below:
Infant Room: $700.00
Toddler Rooms: $650.00
Preschool Room: $615.00
We follow the state guidelines for teacher/student ratios in our Preschool room which is 1:12, however we follow NAEYC guidelines for Infant and Toddlers. Infants are 2:5 and Toddlers are 2:12.
We do accept CCAP (Child Care Assistant Program), we offer automatic withdrawal, online payment with a small fee, cash, or check.
Philosophy and Goals
At KidsThrive, we work to transform lives; academically, socially, and spiritually…making disciples of Jesus Christ.
Program Goals
Children learn more in their preschool years than at any other time in life. Realizing that all children’s gifts are not the same, and learning happens differently in each child, we are constantly evaluating each child as an individual and approach their needs in a way that will help them reach their full potential during these developmental years.
KidsThrive provides a safe, developmentally appropriate, nurturing environment that presents a broad range of age-appropriate educational experiences and promotes a love of learning, a safe environment for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth, as well as a positive self-image.
Our program is child-centered with opportunities for individual, small group and whole group instruction, as well as spontaneous play and teacher guided activities. On your child’s journey at KidsThrive, future community contributors are developed as they construct a strong foundation for future academic success and the desire for serving others.
We work to actively involve parents in the education of their children both at home and at school. Supporting children’s emerging sense of self in an environment that promotes the development of confidence and competence will foster skills for healthy social interactions.
Children are encouraged to be creative and share imaginative endeavors, but the most important area of experience is their awareness of God’s love and order; where attitudes, discipline, and emotions develop in a Christ-centered atmosphere.
