Friendship Celebration Early Learning Center
Our mission is to nurture each child in Christ's love in a safe and enriching environment.
What you will get at Friendship Celebration
Christ-Centered Learning: Our program emphasizes Christian values through songs, Bible stories, prayer, and worship.
Play-Based Learning with Strong Academic Skills Embedded: Kindergarten and first grade readiness taught by a curriculum introducing academic concepts through hands-on, tactile activities using varied materials and manipulatives. Play-based learning is a key component of the school day.
Community and Confidence: Children feel valued and learn independence, building a strong foundation for future confidence while making friends and strong relationships with their peers and teachers.
Structured Environment: Kids learn about procedures and how to transition from activity to activity, make choices, and play appropriately, preparing them for real-world expectations.
Social and Emotional Development: The preschool supports self-awareness, self-esteem, and friendship building.
Enriching Experiences: Activities include field trips, family events, and creative play that enhance learning.
Outdoor Exploration: Our playground features a variety of appropriate equipment to play, climb, and ride on, garden beds, and friendly chickens that promote curiosity, gross motor skill development, and an understanding of nature.
Available Classes
At Friendship Celebration, we understand every family’s schedule looks a little different. That’s why our preschool and kindergarten programs are flexible—allowing you to choose just one class or mix and match multiple options to create the perfect fit. Whether you need full-day structure, part-time support, or extended enrichment, we’re here to help your child thrive in a way that works for you.
What Parents Are Saying About Us
❤️ What Parents Are Saying About Us:
"Friendship Celebration has been such a blessing to our family. My grandson and granddaughter love their teachers, the kids, the art projects, and all the learning! They come home singing about Jesus all the time, and I love it :)"
"Hands down the best preschool ever! Love everything about this place so much, I can’t seem to ever leave :)"
"This preschool has been such a positive experience for my son and myself! The director and teachers really care about these kids and their education. I highly recommend them."
"My son loves it!!! Can’t get up fast enough in the morning to get there!!! We love our teacher. Words can’t express how much!!! She’s awesome!!! All the teachers genuinely love their kids!!! Will be so sad when this year is over. Highly recommend!"
What parents love about us:
- ✝️ Quality Christian Education
- 👩🏫 Small Class Size
- 🏡 Safe & Warm Learning Environment
- 💼 Caring & Dedicated Instructor – Licensed & Professionally Trained in Early Childhood Education
- 📚 Curriculum for Physical, Mental, Social & Spiritual Growth
- 🎨 Daily Creative Projects
- 🚍 Field Trips/Guest Programs Throughout the School Year
- 🎶 Christmas & Spring Music Programs
Additional Information
Want to know more about what makes our preschool and kindergarten experience so special? Explore how we support early childhood development, create a nurturing learning environment, and prioritize your child’s health and safety—every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are a list of FAQ. If you have a question not listed below, please email the preschool director via the button below.
What ages do you enroll?
Two through six-year-olds by September 1st of the year of enrollment.
Do you offer “before & after” childcare?
Yes, we will be offering before and aftercare for the 2025-2026 school year. Before care will start at 7:30 am and after care will end at 5:30 pm.
Do you teach Bible stories?
Yes, an age appropriate Bible Lesson is introduced by the teacher each week, and also reviewed as a group during weekly chapel-time.
What are your teacher qualifications?
All our teachers are professionally trained in Early Childhood Education, as well as years of dedicated teaching experience. Friendship Celebration Preschool is licensed through the State of Idaho.
Do you have a daily schedule?
Yes, each class-time is structured with the following: Creative Play/Interest Centers; Group Time: Bible Story, Finger-plays, Music, Calendar; Snack; Outdoor/Large Motor Activities; Share Time; Story Time.
What is your curriculum?
Academic kindergarten readiness skills are incorporated throughout our curriculum (Voyages, CPH). Unit and theme topics include creative art projects, promoting fine motor and pre-writing/writing skills each day, along with alphabet and number concepts, social studies, science and language. Story and share-time promote further reading and language development.
Do you offer field trips?
Yes, we schedule on-campus and off-campus field trips. Families are responsible for providing transportation for their own student for any and all off-campus field trips.
Does my child have to be potty trained?
Yes, we require your preschooler to be independent in the bathroom, with the exception of the two's class.
Is there a snack time?
Yes, a snack will be served during each class session. We ask that children take turns being “snack helper” for the week and bring a nutritious snack and milk to drink. Water is always offered, as well.
When does preschool start?
The school year begins in September, after Labor Day, and concludes in May, before Memorial Day.
Do you have a snow day policy?
We follow West Ada School District's snow day policy. If they announce a snow day for the district, preschool will also be cancelled for the same day.
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