Northdale Christian Academy’s preschool provides a loving, Christ-centered environment for 3-4 year-olds, focusing on spiritual growth, foundational learning, and emotional development to prepare children for a bright future.
Northdale Christian Academy’s Preschool Program is dedicated to providing excellence in education for all its students. Our licensed teachers are committed to achieving this excellence by maintaining developmentally appropriate practices; a safe, nurturing environment; and proactive home-school communication. We focus on all areas of education for a young child: spiritual, social/emotional, cognitive, and physical. We want each child to know that they are a valued member of our academy family and they are loved, cared for, and taught the truth of God’s Word everyday.
We use the High/Scope curriculum to fulfill the Florida state standards for 3-5 yr olds. This play-based program allows the flexibility children need to develop at their own individual level. Learning through play has been found to be the most effective way for young children to learn. Through a combination of hands-on exploration and teacher-guided activities, they will develop skills needed for reading and math in kindergarten, but also classroom skills that will set them up for success such as taking turns, asking questions, problem-solving and so much more! We also have a Bible story curriculum that teaches children the many wonderful truths of the Bible at their level.
Our friendly and caring staff are state-certified and CPR/First Aid trained. Our classroom is a multi-age classroom of 3 yr olds (3K) and 4/5 yr olds (VPK) of up to 20 students with a lead teacher and an aide. We know that all children are unique and this approach allows each child to participate in activities at their own level. A multi-age classroom allows children to work on more advanced concepts if they are ready, or practice other things that they might need more time with. It also gives the older children a sense of leadership and confidence when helping younger students who are new to the class.
My grand-daughter is starting her “4th year at NCA. She came from a Charter School and was not doing well at all. Her first few months at NCA (what a difference). The teachers are wonderful, and are willing to work with each and every student. The classrooms are small, so it’s like each students gets one on one attention. No questions or concerns ever go unanswered. NCA is so wonderful we are moved the “3” younger siblings there last year. There should be no hesitation of placing your child/children at NCA. With everything that happen the last few years NCA made it so easy for students to learn at home. Teachers made it so easy, like they where still in the classroom. Hopefully we will have another starting in the “3” year old class next year
Looking for a wonderful school year starting soon Thank you NCA
After interviewing a few schools, our family choose Northdale Christian Academy, hands down. Mr. Mattes and staff made us feel like we would be part of a family and that the kid's spiritual and educational needs were the number 1 priority. The experience so far has been amazing! The kids love all of the teachers and every day come home with enthusiasm for school and great stories from the day. This has been a great decision on our part.
Our daughter has been attending NLS for 3 years now and she absolutely loves it. The classes are small and the teachers and principal are very caring. We love the fact that our daughter is learning in a Christian environment. We most definitely recommend this school to anyone in the Tampa Bay area looking for grades K-8th!
If you would like to apply for our preschool class with or without extended care, you can do so by clicking ‘Apply Now’ below. Contact Mrs. Joanne Mattes, Director, with any questions at 813-961-9195 or by emailing joanne.mattes@northdalelutheran.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
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