Little Lambs Nursery

I'm Ellie Deir, the director of Little Lambs Nursery School at Elim Gospel Church. I consider it a real honor to work with the children the Lord brings into our program. It brings me great joy to love these children and help them to grow and develop as the Lord has created them. Each one is so special and unique, truly a gift from God.

Why Little Lambs?

At Little Lambs we endeavor to help each child develop good habits in

• Getting along with others
• Solving problems
• Learning and playing in a group
• Helping themselves and others
• Sharing with others
• Assuming small responsibilities

We teach basic biblical principles like sharing, giving, helping and loving others. Obedience to teachers and parents is stressed. The program has been carefully planned to aid in the development of the "whole child."

A variety of activities are planned each day, such as

• Crafts
• Games
• Stories
• Music
• Group discussion
• Free play

We are concerned for your child as an individual, and we seek to work with you as parents in helping your child in his or her development.

A Typical Day

Operating Times

The Nursery School operates 9:00 - 11:30 am Monday - Friday. Both two-day and three-day programs are offered. School begins the Monday after Labor Day and ends the first week of June. Vacations follow the Honeoye Falls-Lima school district schedule.

In case of bad weather, the Nursery School will be closed if any of the following schools close: Avon, Honeoye Falls-Lima, or Livonia.

Entrance Requirements

Children must be three years old before December 1. A complete application must be filed with us. An informal interview may be required.

Helpful Information

• Children enjoy sharing fruit, crackers, etc. at snack time. Each child will bring a snack to share every 4 - 6 weeks. Apple juice is provided daily.
• Parent - teacher conferences are planned in the fall and again in the spring. More conferences are welcomed if needed.
• Please do not allow your child to bring personal toys, candy, gum, etc. to nursery school. Adequate playthings are provided.
• The children enjoy sharing their birthdays with their friends. You may send cupcakes to be served at snack time. Please do not send sheet cakes or candles. Summer birth-days will be celebrated together in May.
• Occasional field trips will be planned and parents will be notified in advance. Parents may be asked to assist with these trips.
• In order to help prevent the spread of infection, any child who is not feeling well should be kept at home. Allow at least 24 hours after a fever breaks before the child returns to nursery school.
• If your child is going to be absent from school, please call Little Lambs at 624-5560 and state the reason.
• Please do not leave children in a car or standing in the driveway / parking lot without a parent or guardian.

Financial Information

Cost for 2006-2007 School Year

There is a $20 registration fee for each student as well as 10 monthly payments of:

Three day program - $75

Two day program - $61

We offer a 20% discount for the second child when a family enrolls two children during the same year.

There will be no absentee refunds.