Our History
In September of 1976, Peace Lutheran Church opened a nursery school for the children of the church and the community. Mothers of preschool children were determined to help their children prepare for their upcoming years of school. They also wanted more opportunity for children to know about the love of God we know through Jesus.
The graduates of the preschool program were recognized by kindergarten teachers as extremely well prepared for their introduction into public education. The classes were always full.
Peace Lutheran Church received many phone calls about nursery school, but was receiving even more calls about childcare. There was no doubt that there was a great need for quality care in the area. When the church built a new education unit in 1994, the building was designed to meet state standards for a childcare facility. When the center opened, it was quickly filled with infants to school age children.
The school and childcare center supported by Peace Lutheran Church has always recognized the importance of quality care and good educational opportunities. In the hearts and minds of church members, sharing the knowledge and experience of the loving care of God was, and continues to be, just as important in the program goals of what is now Peaceful Beginnings Christian Childcare. We want children to meet Jesus daily throughout their time at Peaceful Beginnings. So many things can change in the lives of children. The love of God we know through Jesus will never end, no matter how old they become.
The graduates of the preschool program were recognized by kindergarten teachers as extremely well prepared for their introduction into public education. The classes were always full.
Peace Lutheran Church received many phone calls about nursery school, but was receiving even more calls about childcare. There was no doubt that there was a great need for quality care in the area. When the church built a new education unit in 1994, the building was designed to meet state standards for a childcare facility. When the center opened, it was quickly filled with infants to school age children.
The school and childcare center supported by Peace Lutheran Church has always recognized the importance of quality care and good educational opportunities. In the hearts and minds of church members, sharing the knowledge and experience of the loving care of God was, and continues to be, just as important in the program goals of what is now Peaceful Beginnings Christian Childcare. We want children to meet Jesus daily throughout their time at Peaceful Beginnings. So many things can change in the lives of children. The love of God we know through Jesus will never end, no matter how old they become.
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Board of Directors
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Peaceful Beginnings is governed by a board of directors who represent members of Peace Lutheran Church, community members, and families past or present of Peaceful Beginnings. The board of directors are voluntarily providing assistance with developing and accomplishing long-term business goals of Peaceful Beginnings Christian Childcare. |
Board Members
Amy Hagel, President Melissa Joppe, Treasurer Devan Curley, Secretary Ludene Balke-Smits, Member |