First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool is a Christ-centered, play-based preschool ministry of First Lutheran Church in Manhattan Beach that provides early childhood education for children ages 2 through 6.
First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool is a ministry of First Lutheran Church in Manhattan Beach that offers developmentally appropriate, play-based early childhood education in a Christ-centered setting. The school has served the South Bay since 1986 and operates on a school-year calendar while remaining a year-round program.
The program emphasizes learning through structured play and hands-on activities across art, music, movement, and story. Language and early literacy curriculum elements named on the site include Zoo-phonics and Handwriting Without Tears; music instruction and weekly chapel are part of the program schedule. The site describes an emphasis on social, emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual development.
Teachers and staff are described as fingerprint cleared/background checked, CPR and First Aid certified, and holding required health clearances. The site identifies the program as a licensed child care facility (State of California Department of Social Services Facility #191600684) and posts documents such as an Integrated Pest Management plan and an annually updated parent handbook. The school also participates in a safety-focused early childhood initiative noted as the H.E.R.O. program.
Program for three-year-olds that focuses on whole-child development through singing, arts and crafts, puzzles, dramatic play, science activities and story time.
Classroom for four-year-olds with emphasis on skills foundational for kindergarten, including reading readiness, language development, pre-writing and math readiness activities integrated into play.
Classroom for the youngest children with developmentally appropriate toys, arts and crafts, and story time; play-based learning is emphasized.
Classroom for older two-year-olds offering a warm, nurturing preschool experience with play centers, arts and crafts, dress-up and story time.
A bridge program for children who need additional time before kindergarten, focusing on social, emotional and academic development to build confidence and maturity.
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