The Highest Rated Christian Preschool in the EUP
Little Lambs Early Childhood Center
Little Lambs Early Childhood Center serves the area of Sault Sainte Marie by providing a Christ-centered, curriculum-based early childhood education for children ages 3-5.
Little Lambs Early Childhood Center offers preschool and provides valuable learning experiences for children ages three through five in a Christian environment. It is open to families of the community during the Fall, Winter, and Spring according to a calendar set each year. Little Lambs will not operate unless it is licensed by the State of Michigan, Department of Human Services, Bureau of Child and Adult Licensing (BCAL).
Little Lambs takes seriously our obligation to teach and train children in accordance with the Savior’s command: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations… teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20), and “Feed my lambs” (John 21:15).
Thus, the purpose of Little Lambs is to share the precious love and forgiveness of Jesus with the children who attend the center and also with their families. Each child, parent/guardian, and staff member will be treated with the same love and respect that God has shown to each of us.
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is a combination of two programs (HighScope® and Christ-Light®) providing your little lambs with the perfect balance of quality play-based learning and biblically sound education.
HighScope®
Play-based, child-centered, and grounded in research.
In a HighScope classroom, children are guided to explore, interact, and exercise their creative imagination through purposeful play. Well-prepared teachers support and extend each child’s learning based on their developmental levels, so children enter school ready and eager to learn.
Christ-Light®
Biblically sound Christian education.
Reflecting Martin Luther’s passion for biblically sound Christian education, the Christ-Light curriculum guides children through a framework that teaches them the precious truth of God’s Word.
Our Facility
An ideal place for children to play and learn, Little Lambs facilities are designed with your child’s development in mind. The classroom provides a safe and vibrant environment to prepare your children for kindergarten.
Little Lambs operates inside the building of Immanuel Lutheran Church, as a ministry of the congregation. The Little Lambs classroom provides ample space for most learning activities. Little Lambs also makes use of other areas of the building which are approved by the State of Michigan. A playground is adjacent to the building with developmentally appropriate equipment for preschoolers.
Meet the teachers
Mrs. Kendra Lund
Director
Mrs. Lund is entering her 11th year at Little Lambs. She started as a substitute teacher, became a lead teacher, and is now the director. She lives with her husband, Greg, and has two daughters, Hope and Sophronia. In her free time, she enjoys reading, gardening, doing ancestry research, expanding her social-emotional learning knowledge, and spending time with her family.
Education
Mrs. Lund has a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, with a minor in sociology, from Lake Superior State University. She has a ministry certification through Martin Luther College and is currently working towards a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Ed from Northern Michigan University.
Fun Facts
Mr. and Mrs. Lund were both in the Air Force.
The property she lives on once belonged to her Great Grandparents.
Her cats are named after Scooby Doo characters!
Mrs. Lund believes in social-emotional and play-based learning! If you have time to listen, she has time to tell you about it!
Mrs. Karen Kucharczyk
Afternoon Assistant Teacher
Mrs. Karen is our afternoon assistant teacher and our morning substitute. She has been with Little Lambs for three years. She lives with her husband, Andy, two horses, and two cats. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, swimming, biking, and focusing on positive mental health.
Education
Mrs. Karen has a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation, with a minor in psychology. She has also worked as a therapeutic horseback riding instructor and a registered behavior technician.
Fun Facts
She is a water safety instructor.
She has one grandson who lives in Colorado.
Mrs. Karen’s dad, Mr. Gene, often comes to read to us.
She believes that movement is an integral part of education for all ages.
Why Choose Little Lambs?
Here’s what parents have to say!
“I chose Little Lambs because the preschool we previously used closed and we wanted a faith-based school. After a peek in, we were sold on everything we saw. The classroom set up, the attentive and friendly staff, and kids being kids was exactly what we were looking for.”
“Little Lambs goes above and beyond expectations. They quickly recognized what my child needed and created a safe emotionally secure environment for her to learn and grow. As a mother of a child with strong attachment issues this was especially important to me and put my mind at ease watching someone care for her as much as ! did. Little Lambs will forever be family to us!!”
“I was sending my baby to school. He was more than ready, I was not. The instant friendship with the teachers made it easier and easier. My son made friends, loved to go, told me I came to get him to early almost everyday, and he learned so much through playing. He was allowed to go to school, learn, and still play like kids do. My son is now in 6th grade, still talks about Little Lambs, his teachers, and I am always recommending them to people.”
Apply for your child
We would love to have your little lamb join our flock. Fill out the application below and we will contact you within 1-3 business days.
Application Form
To apply for your child, fill out the online form, or download the application form below and drop it off with one of our teachers.
Parent Handbook
The Parent Handbook contains everything you need to know about having your child attend Little Lambs Early Childhood Center.
615, Washington Way, Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa County, Michigan, 49783