Preschool Overview

Redlands Christian Preschool provides an outstanding program for Preschool and Jr. Kindergarten and is part of the Redlands Christian School System, which also includes Redlands Christian Lower School, Redlands Christian Middle School and Arrowhead Christian Academy Upper School. Our mission is to provide Christ-centered excellence in education, while partnering with the church and home to advance God’s kingdom.

Preschool Program Overview

For parents who want extra enrichment for their children or to accommodate
busy schedules we offer extended care for $9/hour:

Morning 6:30 am - 7:00 am
Afternoon 12:15 pm - 6:00 pm

Extended Care Afternoon Schedule:
12:15pm Extended Care begins
12:15-1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Outside play time
1:30pm Nap/Quiet time
2:30pm Start waking up
2:45pm Snack
3:00pm Story time
3:30pm Explorative free play
3:50pm Outside play
4:45pm Group activity
5:30pm Story time
6:00pm Extended Care closes

Follow this LINK for more information on Extended Care.

Spanish Immersion

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Jr. Kindergarten to Kindergarten Promotion Standards

Kindergarten Readiness and Reenrollment Guidelines

Kindergarten Readiness and Reenrollment Guidelines

Age Requirement
All incoming students must be 5 years old by September 1st to enroll in Kindergarten.

Our Commitment
We are committed to supporting each child's growth and development. We will work closely with families to ensure every student is placed in the environment where they are most likely to succeed.

JK to K Reenrollment Process

Preliminary Fall Assessment - October

a. Your child will be tested in Spanish (for those currently in Spanish Immersion).
b. Assessment will be based on understanding of letter names, sounds, and numbers.
c. Parents will receive the results along with specific skills to reinforce at home. Tip: Reading with your child regularly helps build these foundational skills. Resources: Unite for Literacy, Sonidos Iniciales.
d. Social/Emotional Skills and Behavior will be assessed throughout the year.

Mid-Year (MOY) Evaluation - January

If MOY Academic, Social/Emotional, and Behavior goals are met:

a. Your child will be offered unrestricted reenrollment for Kindergarten.
b. This assumes steady progress continues throughout the school year.

If MOY Academic, Social/Emotional, and Behavior goals are NOT met:

a. Your child will be offered conditional reenrollment.
b. Progress will be closely monitored in the Spring semester.
c. A Kindergarten spot will be held until April 30.
d. A Jr. Kindergarten spot will also be reserved in case your child needs another year.

End-of-Year (EOY) Evaluation - April

If EOY Academic, Social/Emotional, and Behavior goals are met by the end of April:

a. Your child will be officially reenrolled in Kindergarten.

If EOY Academic, Social/Emotional, and Behavior goals are NOT met by the end of April:

a. The Kindergarten spot will be released.
b. You may choose to have your child repeat Jr. Kindergarten, or keep your child in the general applicant pool for Kindergarten.

Reassessment options are available in May, June, or July.

JK Middle of the Year Goals

Middle of the Year Goals
	English		Spanish Immersion
	Unrestricted Reenrollment	Conditional Reenrollment	Unrestricted Reenrollment	Conditional Reenrollment
Academic Skills
Letter Identification	> 12 UC Letters	<= 12 UC Letters	> 12 UC Letters	<= 12 UC Letters
Letter Sounds	> 12 sounds	<= 12 sounds	> 12 sounds	<= 12 sounds
Number Identification	Can ID all numbers 1-10	Cannot ID all numbers 1-10	Can ID all numbers 1-10	Cannot ID all numbers 1-10
Counting by 1’s	Can count by 1’s to at least 10	Cannot count by 1’s to 10	Can count by 1’s to at least 10	Cannot count by 1’s to 10
Social/Emotional Skills, Behavior
Self-regulates and appropriately expresses emotions	Consistently	Inconsistently	Consistently	Inconsistently
Follows simple directions	Consistently	Inconsistently	Consistently	Inconsistently
Exhibits independence	Consistently	Inconsistently	Consistently	Inconsistently

JK End of the Year Goals

End of the Year Goals
	English		Spanish Immersion
	Unrestricted Reenrollment	Conditional Reenrollment	Unrestricted Reenrollment	Conditional Reenrollment
Academic Skills
Letter Identification	20 UC Letters	< 20 UC Letters	20 UC Letters	< 20 UC Letters
Letter Sounds	20 sounds	< 20 sounds	20 sounds	< 20 sounds
Number Identification	Can ID all numbers 1-16	Cannot ID all numbers 1-16	Can ID all numbers 1-16	Cannot ID all numbers 1-16
Counting by 1’s	Can count by 1’s to at least 16	Cannot count by 1’s to 16	Can count by 1’s to at least 16	Cannot count by 1’s to 16
Social/Emotional Skills, Behavior
Self-regulates and appropriately expresses emotions	Consistently	Inconsistently	Consistently	Inconsistently
Follows simple directions	Consistently	Inconsistently	Consistently	Inconsistently
Exhibits independence	Consistently	Inconsistently	Consistently	Inconsistently