Preschool Program

We will be starting a Preschool Program in the Fall of 2024 under the direction of Mrs. Nikkia Tolbert along with an additional Teacher Assistant, Mrs. Joy Blake, both of whom have much experience working with early learning. It will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for the Morning Class, and from 12:30 to 3 p.m. for the afternoon class, and will be tailored for ages 3 to 5/6. Students will break into two learning groups during their learning time to tailor the learning to each age group specifically

The cost will be $175/month for the morning program, and $150/month for the afternoon program, with scholarships and sibling discounts available for an additional $25 per sibling. Students who are five or older will need to be legally registered as homeschoolers by the parents, and students ages 4 and below must have a parent onsite, even if not volunteering directly with the program.

Parents may relax in the coffee area or at the outdoor picnic tables, or volunteer at the co-op. Our program will accommodate up to 10 students with a ratio of two to three adults in the classroom at any given time. All students must be potty-trained. Parents may also apply to help out in the classroom for a tuition discount, or may drop off at full price. Registration is $150 early bird and $200 after March per family, in addition to a small Materials fee due per student by September before the program begins.

Read more below about the Program and about Mrs. Tolbert:

About the GCC Pre-K Program:

Our learning environment will utilize a combination of curriculum and resources that will allow for an educational setting that:

a) Promotes the development of learning upon a firm Biblical foundation

b) Promotes a love for learning and social-emotional development

c) Promotes creativity, collaboration, and community

GCC Pre-K Learners will actively engage in the following subject areas:

Discipleship

Language Development

Reading Readiness

Math Skills

Science Exploration

Community & World Geography

Music & Movement

Arts & Craft

Cultural Arts

Service to Others

Lunch/Recess

Daily Chapel

Students will need to bring daily: nut-free lunch and snack, crayons, folder, binder, paper, scissors, glue and a ruler. All other materials will be provided.

Sample Preschool Day

Morning Speak Life (children will be greeted with a reminder of their Kingdom Identity. For Example, “Good Morning Maddie, you are chosen!”

Morning Manipulatives- hands-on leaning instruments that support math, literacy, creativity, cooperation, and collaboration. Examples include: counting bears, wikki stix, play dough, alphabet mats, legos.

Kingdom Connection-Prayer, Monthly Verse, Ministry through Music

Music & Movement

Table Time-will include a theme based activity such as name writing, pattern mats, matching shapes.

Circle Time-students will join teacher on the carpet for a daily lesson that will include literacy & language skills, math skills, a social studies & science connection.

Snack

Play & Learn-free play with support of teacher and assistant who will partner with students in their selected play areas to emphasize lessons that include core subject reinforcement to social-emotional learning concepts

Small Group/Center Time/Individual Learning-students will rotate through each learning environment

Daily Review & Closing Circle

Lunch

Chapel

Please ensure that your child/children have each of the following:

 A seasonally appropriate change of clothes: placed in a large Ziploc bag, to include a complete
outfit, don’t forget the socks and undergarments. Ensure that your child’s name is written on
the bag. Also consider labeling each article of clothing.

 A book bag: this will come with them each Monday and Wednesday. The book bag will be coming
home to include completed activities and a weekly communicator.

 A water bottle

 A completed “About Me” form to be emailed

 A picture of him/her

Staff

Mrs. Nikkia, Preschool Director

About Ms. Tolbert…..

•Public School Teacher for 18 years

•Preschool Educator for 8 years

•Homeschool learning for 6 years

•Served as: English & Social Studies Department Chair, Activities Coordinator, Family Liaison, Pre-K Team Lead

•Evangelist, 2016

•Homeschool Co-Op leader for 5 years

•Faithful & Fulfilled Wife

•Blessed Mom of 4

•Servant Leader

Mrs. Joy, Preschool Assistant Director

Hello, My name is Joy Blake. I joined Global Christian Co-op in 2023 as a volunteer and group learning art teacher while my son Cyrus attended classes. I enjoy being a part of GCC as I get to see how the Lord is working in the lives of the students, teachers, and all who are involved. I am so blessed to be a part of this Co-op as I can see how much the students learn not only educationally, but spiritually as well. I am happily married to my husband Benjamin, and we have one amazing son, Cyrus. My husband and I love the Lord and are involved in multiple ministries in our church as we want to share God's love and fulfill the calling we have on our family.

I have always had a love for creativity and using my God given abilities to spread joy and encouragement, as well as to teach others how to use their creativity. I attended Regent University for animation, art, and psychology as I have a love for art and art therapy and want to use my talents to inspire and encourage children and young adults. Although I have not completed my degree, God has given me opportunities through the ministries I and my husband have been and are a part of to use the knowledge and experiences I received while in college.

I have worked as an assistant preschool teacher, recreational instructor, nursery worker, nanny, and art lesson leader over the years. I have experience working with children all ages from infant to young adult; to assisted living and homecare services for the elderly. I believe God has given me a loving, caring, and patient heart to work with people of all ages and backgrounds, and I'm so excited to be a part of the GCC preschool!