Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
First Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
About the School
- Our school is a developmentally appropriate, child centered preschool.
- We teach to the "Whole Child", including about the love of Jesus to each child.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1994
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Registration Fee of $55.00. Tuition depends on days of week attended billed monthly.
Admissions Director
Kathy Perez
Admissions Associate
Ramona VanDeweghe
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for First Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for First Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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