Tiny Treasures is a treasure

Tiny Treasures Lutheran Preschool is dedicated to bringing Jesus Christ to preschoolers on the weekdays.

Find out what everyone is talking about: View the 2010 brochure.

Our licensed preschool is for children ages 3-5 and employs quality teachers and assistants.

Classes begin the day after Labor Day each year and end just before Memorial Day. Sessions are 9-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m.

Tiny Treasures reaches almost 120 children each week with the message of "Jesus loves them and takes care of them." This ministry to young families is starting itssixth year. The preschool has completed National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and has been awarded level five of Iowa's Quality Rating System.

5-Star Rating in Iowa's Quality Rating System
Tiny Treasures Preschool was recently awarded a 5-Star Rating in Iowa’s Quality Rating System, which is the highest level attainable.  A 5-Star Rating demonstrates the commitment that Tiny Treasures has toward providing the highest quality education possible for its preschoolers, in the areas of health/safety, physical environment, family/community partnerships, leadership/administration, and professional development of its teachers.  This award comes with an achievement bonus of $3,000.00. 

Tiny Treasures Preschool staff takes time to celebrate the 5-Star Rating during their staff meeting. Besides celebrating this huge milestone, the teachers met to prepare for more than 100 students who will be coming to Tiny Treasures beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7.

A few openings still remain in the afternoon 4/5-year-old and PreK classes.  Please contact Jo Lynn Yeutsy, jolynn@gloriadeionline.com for more information. 

Preschool Parent Orientation

Thursday, Sept. 2 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center

Tiny Treasures preschool parent orientation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 2 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center. This orientation is for all parents of both new and returning students. Please plan to attend.

Enrollment for the 2010/11 school year:

There are still a few openings left for the 2010/11 year preschool. Please follow the next three steps.

1. Register (check dates above)

Click here to register. Please register your child on the specific times as stated above.

2. Pay $45 Registration Fee Online

Please note: we will not accept registrations until the specific dates as stated above.

The process is easy and secure.
All you need to do is to Click here to access the online giving or online payment options. This takes you to Vanco’s secure Web site, the same provider of our Simply Giving electronic funds transfer program.

Please note
Our online payments and online registrations will need to be filled out separately.

Don't want to pay online? Stop by the office
Of course, if you do not want to pay online, you can stop by Tiny Treasures office with your payment..

3. Check your e-mail to be sure you've received a registration confirmation and an on-line payment confirmation.

Questions
If you have questions, please contact Jo Lynn Yeutsy at 278-5544, ext. 305.

2010/11 Classes:

Tiny Treasures Lutheran Preschool is dedicated to bringing Jesus Christ to your preschooler. We are a unique atmosphere that will nurture the spiritual, social, physical, cognitive, and emotional development of your child. A typical day includes: Worship, large-group activities, music, nursery rhyme, snacks, student-centered discovery and experimental centers, large motor play in gym or on new playground, phonics, stories and literacy activities.

Openings for Next Fall
Openings for fall registration: Our 3B class (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) and the afternoon classes for 4/5s and PreK have openings. 

3-year olds: Must be 3 by 9/15/10.
3-year-olds morning • $100/mo.
Mon. and Wed. 9-11:30 a.m.

3-year-olds morning • $100/mo.
Tues. and Thurs. 9-11:30 a.m.

3-year-olds morning • $140/mo. (Openings available for fall)
Tues., Thurs. and Friday 9-11:30 a.m.

4-year olds: Must be 4 by 9/15/10.
4-year-olds morning • $140/mo.
Mon., Wed., Fri. 9-11:30 a.m.

4-year-olds afternoon • $140/mo. (Openings available for fall)
Mon., Wed., Fri. 12:30--3 p.m.

PreK’s: Must be 4 by 9/15/10 and going to school in the fall of 2011.
Prekindergarten morning • $195/mo.
Mon.- Fri. 9-11:30 a.m.

Prekindergarten afternoon • $195/mo. (Openings available for fall)
Mon.- Fri. 12:30-3 p.m.

Please note: All prekindergarten children must be 4 years old by 9/15/2009 and going to school in the fall of 2010.

A non-refundable registration fee of $45 is due at the time of registration. Please register soon as class sizes are limited. Tiny Treasures Lutheran Preschool admits students of any race, color, and national ethnic origin. The benefits of our preschool are:

• Atmosphere that provides age-appropriate activities to foster a child’s total
development: social, physical, emotional, cognitive, spiritual
• Large movement activities in gym and outside playground
• Special activities in music, puppets, creative movement
• Literature activities to support reading readiness
• Safe and nurturing environment for little people to learn and play
• Faith-centered approach to help children develop a relationship with their Savior

For more information, contact Jo Lynn Yeutsy at 278-5544, ext. 305.

Staff Updates:

Jo Lynn Yeutsy, Director of Tiny Treasures, recently attended a 40-hour course to obtain her National Administrator Credential, through the National Child Care Association.  The National Administrator Credential (NAC) is recognized as a mark of excellence that designates individuals who have demonstrated the knowledge essential to managing a child care center or preschool.

Jane Meythaler, a teacher in Tiny Treasures’ Pre-K classroom, was recently awarded her Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. The Child Development Associate (CDA) program is designed to offer training opportunities for early childhood staff who want to enhance the quality of child care and early education they provide by defining, evaluating, recognizing, and implementing the competencies established by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. Mrs. Meythaler has worked very hard to complete 120 hours of training and to successfully pass her verification visit.

Tiny Treasures Communication

Newsletter 2010-2011

September

Calendar
September

Fall Consignment Sale 2010

The Fall Consignment Sale will have lots of items for the family, such as toys, cribs, strollers, clothes and books. Look for more information about the sale in soon!

Save the Dates! Friday, October 22 and Saturday, October 23

For Seller information click here.

For item tags, click here.

For a copy of the Fall 2010 Brochure, click here.

Soles for Souls in Haiti

A note from Jo Lynn Yeutsy, Director of Tiny Treasures Preschool

Thank you so much to all of you who have donated used shoes to send to Haiti.  We have collected over 100 pairs of shoes that I will be delivering to the collection site this week. 

Playgroup For Ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2

Tuesday, February 1 or Thursday, February 3 thru Tuesday, May 24 or Thursday, May 26, 2011
Tuesday or Thursday morning
9-11:30 a.m.

Developmentally Sound Program
Smooth transition into preschool
Christian nurturing environment
Qualified teachers and program
Small Classes

Children must:
Be three by September 15, 2011
Be toilet-trained
Have current physical and immunizations

Cost: to be announced

For more information, contact Jo Lynn Yeutsy at 278-5544, ext. 305.

Campbell's Labels for Education

Put the Soup On!

Remember to clip and save the small, colored stamp and UPC symbol on the Campbell's can or box items. After you enjoy delicious soup and other Campbell foods put your redemption coupons in the Campbell soup display located outside the Tiny Treasures office or narthex. When we redeem the coupons we are given the opportunity to purchase items for the preschool.  Thank you.

Online Tuition Payment Options Now Available

In a response to inquiries about paying online, Gloria Dei now has the capabilities of using a secure online payment process for online giving donations, missions, building fees; and fees associated with our preschool, Kindermusik, summer camps, dance classes, and other seasonal events. In addition, confirmation, youth gatherings, and mission trips fees can now be paid online by using debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and online pay-by-check.

The process is easy and secure.
All you need to do is to Click here to access the online giving or online payment options. This takes you to Vanco’s secure Web site, the same provider of our Simply Giving electronic funds transfer program.

Registrations and online payments:
Please note: Our online payments and online registrations will need to be filled out separately. For example, if you plan to attend a summer camp, then you will need to register online and then proceed to the online payment Web site.

For more specific questions, please contact Shari Smith at 278-5544, ext. 202.

Tiny Treasures Receives Accreditation!

A formal presentation of The National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) of Tiny Treasures was held in the Sanctuary Thursday, Sept. 24. This high honor signifies Tiny Treasures fulfilled the strict NLSA standards and links the preschool to nearly 700 Lutheran schools. Rev. Robert Riggert from Iowa District West presented the certificate. “We are so excited and we celebrate how Tiny Treasures is an excellent place for children and families to grow and learn about Jesus,” said Rev. Riggert.