We create intentional space to ignite the littlest hearts and minds with a love for learning. Our Pre-K students are nurtured with a solid foundation in the Christian faith while experiencing hands-on, play-based learning which includes literacy, math, music, physical education, chapel, and more.
PLAYING WITH PURPOSE
Learning is an adventure for our pre-kindergarten students. Students engage in learning centers that develop their natural curiosity for God’s world with focus on dramatic play, blocks, sensory, art, library, makerspace, science, and fine motor. Lessons that promote reading and math readiness while developing language skills through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Music and Physical Education classes ensure our little ones express themselves creatively and get their wiggles out. This approach allows the transition to elementary school to be, well, elementary.
CHRIST AT THE CORE
With faith at the center of every classroom experience and our weekly chapels, it is our desire to instill a knowledge and love for Christ. Daily prayer, worship, scripture memory and reading of the Storybook Bible are among the opportunities we provide for our students to engage in a relationship with Jesus while instilling a love for others.
Pre-K Extended Program
Faith Christian School offers an afternoon enrichment program to extend the day for our enrolled Pre-K students. This aftercare enrichment program runs from 12 to 3pm Monday – Thursday, and has 2-day or 4-day options. See a sample afternoon below.
Pre-K at Faith Christian School
Program Considerations
- Open to 4 and 5 years old
- 4 Days a week: M-Th
- 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Curriculum Highlights
- Lively Letters: Reading with TLC
- Get Set for School: Literacy & Math
- Learning Without Tears: Handwriting
Additional Highlights
- Age Appropriate Lessons In 4-H
- Eggs Exploration
- Butterflies
- Hydroponics
- Insects
- Field Trips
- Musical Performances
Pre-K Teachers
MRS. BECKY POLLARD
A Passion for Early Childhood Education
Mrs. Becky Pollard is a dedicated educator with a deep passion for early childhood learning. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education with a major in Bible and an emphasis in kindergarten from the University of Northwestern, St. Paul. Her commitment to continuous growth has led her to receive specialized training in programs such as Search & Teach and NILD (National Institute for Learning Development). She actively pursues best practices in education through ongoing professional development, ensuring that young learners receive the best possible start in their academic journey.
For over 20 years, Mrs. Pollard has been an integral part of the Faith Christian School community—as a teacher, volunteer, and parent. She treasures the opportunity to partner with families as they embark on their child’s educational journey, fostering a love for learning in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment.
Beyond the Classroom
Outside of teaching, Mrs. Pollard enjoys life with her husband, Brian, her greatest supporter and best friend of 24 years. Together, they have three amazing children who continually inspire her and shape her understanding of life and education. As she embraces the joys of parenthood at different stages, she values the importance of grace, patience, and cherishing life’s moments.
You’ll often find Mrs. Pollard spending time on the lake with her family, cheering from the stands at a sporting event, enjoying walks, or sharing coffee and conversation with her Bible study group. She also loves reading with her nieces and nephews—especially when they’re curled up on her lap with a good book. Through it all, she remains in awe of God’s goodness and love in her life..
Mrs. Sarah O’Niel
A Lifelong Passion for Teaching
From a young age, Mrs. Sarah O’Niel knew she was called to be a teacher. She pursued that passion at Trinity Christian College, earning a B.S. in Elementary Education with a concentration in English. She began her teaching career in 3rd and 4th grade, where she spent four years before stepping away from the classroom to focus on raising her children.
After 18 years as a stay-at-home mom, Mrs. O’Niel returned to education as a 4K teacher at Delavan Christian School. While she had loved teaching older students, she quickly discovered that preschool was where she was meant to be. After four years in that role, she felt God calling her to take a step back from leading a classroom to invest more time with her growing family. Now, she is thrilled to be part of Faith Christian School, where she can share her love for learning and, most importantly, teach children about God’s deep love for them.
Faith, Family, and Life Beyond the Classroom
Mrs. O’Niel has spent most of her life in the Delavan/Elkhorn area, where she attended Delavan Christian School and Elkhorn Area High School. She and her husband, Chris, have been married for 26 years and are blessed with five wonderful children—three boys and two girls, ranging in age from 22 to 12. She firmly believes that motherhood has shaped her into the teacher she is today, offering invaluable lessons that extend far beyond the classroom.
Spending time with children is truly one of her greatest joys, but she also loves reading, sewing, baking, and being outdoors—whether it’s walking, hiking, or even yard work. A member of Delavan Christian Reformed Church, Mrs. O’Niel stays active in her faith community by participating in Bible study and helping with Children’s Worship and VBS.
She is excited and honored to be part of your child’s educational journey, helping them grow academically and in their understanding of God’s incredible love!
A Sample Daily Pre-K Schedule Includes
Arrival & Morning Routine
Morning Meeting
Specials: Art, Music, PE
Circle Time
Recess
Centers
Small Group
Snack & Devotions
Read Aloud
Journals/Handwriting
A Sample Pre-K Enrichment Program Schedule Includes
Lunch
Rest
Recess
Circle Time
Snack
Developmental Play Centers
Fingerplay & Worship
Snack
Pack up for Dismissal
2025-2026 Pre-Kindergarten Tuition Rates
At Faith Christian School, we are committed to providing affordable and flexible tuition options for our families. We offer a variety of payment plans tailored to meet the needs of families with children in Pre-K through high school.
Payment Options
We understand that every family’s financial situation is unique, so we offer three convenient payment options for our Pre-Kindergarten program:
- One-Time Payment (due in July)
- Bi-Annual Payment Plan (payments in July & December)
- Monthly Payment Plan (11 payments from July through May)
Tuition assistance is also available to help make Faith Christian School more accessible. For more information about tuition assistance or to download our full tuition sheet, including rates for all grade levels, please click HERE.