Early Childhood
CENTER
WELCOME
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 19:13
WHY US?
Shepherd of the Coast provides a loving, Christ centered Early Childhood Center that serves children from our immediate community and all over South Florida. We accept infants from six weeks and older through four year olds enrolling in Florida's state sponsored Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program.
At Shepherd of the Coast Early Childhood Center we strive to provide your children with a loving, safe environment for learning as we nurture the development of the whole child. Our goal is not only to help your child gain readiness skills for reading, math, science, but also to help your child grow emotionally, socially and spiritually.
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We encourage nurturing your child’s spiritual development by reading bible stories, praying and talking to one another about God and what He has done for us. Through the message of God’s word you can comfort, assure and affirm your child during times of emotional stress. The knowledge of God’s unconditional love is the best assurance for good emotional health.
ABOUT OUR CENTER
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We provide care from 6:30AM to 6:00PM
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We are DCFS licensed (#45204)
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We accept infants (six weeks) to children age PK-4
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Our staff is certified in infant/child CPR, first aid and AED
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We are accredited by the Florida-Georgia District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
ENROLLMENT DOCUMENTS
Now you may Pay Tuition Online
2023-2024 Shepherd of the Coast Early Childhood Center often fills to capacity. As such, we encourage you to get in touch with us as soon as you are considering us as a place of learning for your child. Prospective students & parents are always welcome to visit us for a tour. For any other questions or to schedule a tour, please contact our director, Mrs. Faith Grambow, by emailing fgrambow@shepherdofthecoast.org or calling her (954)772-5468 x224
Click here for 2023-2024 School Year Tuition & Fees
To enroll your child, we will need to have the following documents on file before your child begins with us:
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Copy of the Birth Certificate
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Current Immunization Record- Florida Department of Health Form #680 " To be completed by your Healthcare worker".
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School Entry Form- Florida Department of Health Form #3040 " To be completed by your Healthcare worker".
VOLUNTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN
If you live in Florida, and your child turns 4 four years of age by September 1, your child is eligible to participate in Florida's FREE Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) education program. Shepherd of the Coast Learning Center is a certified VPK provider for the 2023-2024 school year, so do not wait, enroll your child in the free VPK program today.
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For enrollment information, go to
https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/
or call 954.772.5468 during business hours.
BENEFITS OF EARLY EDUCATION AND THE VPK PROGRAM
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The most important growth and development in the brain happens by the age of five.
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The early years are the learning years.
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A child’s ability to be attentive and to follow directions emerges in the early years.
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Structured early learning fosters these abilities for later success in school and in life.
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Pre-K prepares children to be ready for school. Children who participate in high-quality early childhood education programs develop better language skills, score higher in school-readiness tests, and have better social skills and fewer behavioral problems once they enter school.
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They are also better prepared for Kindergarten, especially in the areas of pre-reading, pre-math, and social skills.
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Pre-K promotes a love of learning in children.
