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Congratulations to our pre-K graduates. Kindergarten, here you come! We're all so proud of you.
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Our mission

The Gethsemane Lutheran Children’s Ministry (GLCM) is designed to meet the needs of children through an inclusive preschool program that offers a variety of activities and expressions while providing an environment which emphasizes the basic Christian values of love, trust, peace, cooperation, and respect. GLCM is a safe and affirming environment that promotes acceptance of all children and families.

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Our Philosophy

Gethsemane Lutheran Children’s Ministry is designed to meet the emotional, social, physical, cognitive and spiritual needs of children through a variety of activities and experiences.

Our Purpose

The purpose of our program is to extend the ministries of the church into the community. We provide an environment that emphasizes the basic Christian values of love and trust, justice and peace, cooperation and human dignity.

Caring

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Our dedicated staff members are friendly and caring with decades of combined experience.

Teaching

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Most of the lead teachers have Child Development Accreditation (CDA) or college degrees. Each member of the staff is certified in CPR and first aid and attends 20 hours of continuing education per year. Highlights of our program: