A Trusted Place for Your Child’s First Years

Where children are cared for, supported, and truly known.

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Our Approach

Our preschool is an extension of our church’s heart for families. Each day, children are welcomed into a safe, nurturing environment where they are known by name, loved deeply, and encouraged to grow—academically, socially, and spiritually.

We believe early childhood is sacred work. Our teachers lead with patience, kindness, and joy, helping children develop confidence, curiosity, and character through play, structure, and age-appropriate learning.

Parents trust us with their children because we treat them as our own.

Feel free to reach out to us anytime: ECDCDeland@gmail.com or (386) 734-2635

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Why Families Choose Us

  • Faith-centered learning and care

  • Consistent, loving teachers who truly know each child

  • A strong sense of community and belonging

  • Safe, structured, and joyful classrooms

  • A church family that supports parents—not just programs

Learning Through Love, Structure, and Play

Children thrive when they feel safe, valued, and encouraged. Our preschool classrooms are designed to support development through hands-on learning, creative play, routine, and gentle guidance—always rooted in Christian values.

We focus on:

  • Social and emotional growth

  • Early academic foundations

  • Respect, kindness, and responsibility

  • Age-appropriate faith formation

Every milestone matters. Every child matters.

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Staying Connected With Your Child’s Classroom

We believe strong communication between families and teachers is essential. Each classroom has its own private, closed Facebook group created exclusively for enrolled families. Teachers use these groups to share photos, classroom activities, reminders, and updates—giving parents a meaningful look into their child’s day.

In addition to classroom updates, families are encouraged to communicate directly with their child’s teacher. All parents are provided with the teacher’s personal phone number, allowing for easy and timely communication when questions or needs arise.

All Facebook groups are invite-only, moderated by staff, and never public, helping us maintain privacy while keeping families connected and informed.

Meet our Team

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    Ms. Rhonda

    DIRECTOR

    Director Rhonda treasures the lasting relationships built with families and believes our preschool is a ministry rooted in love and service, and she is known for being a hands-on, caring, involved, and understanding leader.

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    Ms. Haley

    VPK

    Ms. Haley treasures the family atmosphere and lifelong connections built with children and families, bringing creativity, compassion, and warmth into everything she does.

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    Ms. Kaley

    VPK

    Ms. Kaley loves the family atmosphere and faith-filled foundation of our preschool and is known for encouraging children with love, nurture, and confidence.

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    Ms. Susy

    VPK

    Ms. Susy loves being part of a preschool where strong, lasting relationships are built with families across generations, and she is known for creating a welcoming, patient, and nurturing environment for every child.

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    Ms. Sara

    VPK

    Ms. Sara values the true work-family environment of our preschool and is known for creating a loving, patient, and safe space where children feel cared for and supported.

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    Ms. Cathy

    Pre-K3

    Ms. Cathy appreciates the strong partnerships between teachers, children, and families that create a nurturing environment, and she is known for her loving, dedicated, and structured approach.

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    Ms. Nancy

    Pre-K3

    Ms. Nancy treasures the close-knit atmosphere and long-term relationships built with families, bringing creativity, positivity, and patience into her classroom each day.

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    Ms. Julie

    Pre-K3

    Ms. Julie appreciates the strong relationships built between staff and families and is known for being communicative, attentive, and nurturing with every child she teaches.

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    Ms. Yvonne

    Pre-K3

    Ms. Yvonne treasures the love, teamwork, and faith-centered community of our preschool and is known for offering comfort, care, and support to every child she meets.

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    Ms. Ruth

    Nursery

    Ms. Ruth values the loving, family-centered environment where children are cared for as our own and is known for being loving, patient, supportive, and dependable.

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    Ms. Lorrie

    Nursery

    Ms. Lorrie treasures the strong sense of family and connection within our preschool and is known for her caring and creative spirit with children.

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    Ms. Holly

    Nursery

    Ms. Holly loves being part of a preschool community that truly feels like family and is known for her caring, loving, and friendly presence with children and families.

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    Ms. Sherry

    Nursery

    Ms. Sherry values the strong family environment that makes our preschool feel like home and is known for her loving, nurturing, respectful, and kind heart.

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    Ms. Stacy

    Nursery

    Ms. Stacy loves being part of a preschool community that has been meaningful to her since childhood and is known for bringing fun, creativity, warmth, and joy into her classroom.