(Kindergarten applicants must be five years old by December 2.)

Your child’s birth seems like only moments ago. Yet here you are, on the brink of the most important journey of your life as the parent of a school-age child. The glorious efforts you have invested in your child’s development, from diapers to toddler toys to preschool friendships, have prepared the way for an exciting new era in the life of your family.



Some parents wonder whether their children are truly ready for Kindergarten, which is a worthy concern. For Village Christian, Kindergarten represents the beginning of a strong academic career. As a National Blue Ribbon School (2003), we strive to provide academic excellence, spiritual nurturing, and a community environment, all in a peaceful, secluded natural setting clearly designed by God to invite curiosity.



At Village Christian, your child will enjoy seeing the morning wildlife of rabbits, deer, and peacocks, and can glimpse grazing horses on the surrounding hills. As the day progresses, a world of knowledge will unfold, friendships will develop and flourish, and teachers will knowingly provide living examples of the love of Christ.



We share your desire to start your child in Kindergarten when he or she has the social, physical, and developmental skills to be ready to learn. Our 20-30 minute assessment, sensitively and gently conducted by our own Kindergarten teachers, examines these and other related skills while acquainting us with the needs and personality of your child. Our ultimate goal is to use this information to ensure a successful start in school.



For children who have benefited from loving and educational preschool environments, the results of the Kindergarten assessment typically indicate readiness and are beneficial in matching new students with teachers. During assessments, parents complete a questionnaire to provide their own perspective on their child’s abilities. For children who are not quite ready, we offer our Junior Kindergarten as an alternative that will prepare the child to enter Kindergarten the following year. If necessary and if space remains available, we will even offer a second assessment in borderline situations.



If the assessment reveals that the child is not ready for our Kindergarten or Junior Kindergarten, various options will be suggested. Importantly, we believe that a child who enters school before readiness will likely experience low self-esteem, which can have a lifelong impact. That is why we make every effort in our placement strategies to ensure student success.



The many choices for Kindergarten can be an overwhelming odyssey of mixed information. Please view us not only as a potential school for your child, but also as a resource to walk you through your decision process. Our goal is to help you make a wise choice for your child. As questions arise, please consult our Admissions Director at (818) 767-8382.