At New Hope Preschool, we believe that the early years of a child’s life are a time of incredible potential. Our mission is simple: partnering with families to build a foundation of faith, character, and skill for a lifetime of joy and purpose. Every decision, every activity, and every interaction is guided by this mission. We believe that each child is a unique gift from God, created with special talents and abilities to develop and share with the world.
Partnership with Families
Parents are primarily responsible for their children’s education, and we are honored to partner with them. Through regular letters, meetings, parents’ classes, and special events, we work hand-in-hand with families to guide and encourage each child’s growth.
This partnership often goes beyond children’s preschool years. Many families continue with us even after graduation by enrolling their children in our weekly English classes, which have the feel of a weekly class reunion.
Foundations for Faith, Character, and Skill
At New Hope, we don’t just prepare children for school — we help them grow into thoughtful, joyful, and purposeful individuals. Children are encouraged to have faith in God, learning about his love through Bible stories, prayer, and practical application. Children develop character traits like kindness, patience, and self-control, guided by our focus on the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). And children build essential skills — from academic readiness and social decision-making to physical development and exposure to English and foreign culture — all within a nurturing, playful environment.
Recently, we saw a boy’s foundation in social skills grow stronger. He used to choose the same toy every day and play with it by himself. But last week, he took a brave step. He put that toy away, chose something else to play with and took it to a place on the mat where two other children were. They welcomed him and played with him until it was time to move on to the next activity.
A Lifetime of Joy and Purpose
Joy and purpose are at the heart of everything we do. We prepare an environment where children can learn and grow without pressure to be perfect. Excellence, not perfection, guides our approach — in teaching, classroom management, and in celebrating each child’s unique gifts. By focusing on long-term benefits over quick results, we help children develop habits, attitudes, and skills that will serve them for a lifetime.
For example, instead of jumping in immediately to stop every conflict, our teachers sometimes watch and allow children time to figure out a solution on their own. We step in when necessary, but children are surprisingly good at finding their own win-win solutions.
Join Us on the Journey
Over the next several weeks, we’ll share more about how we put each part of our mission statement into practice. You’ll learn how we partner with families, nurture faith, develop character, teach essential skills, and guide children toward lives of joy and purpose. Each article will provide a glimpse into our classroom and into the heart of New Hope Preschool.
Thank you for joining us on this journey — we can’t wait to share more!
