Home Hot Topics Articles Directors' Choice Awards About Us / Contact Us Activities & Curriculum Activities for Outcome-Based Learning Arts & Crafts Music for Learning Recommended Reading Sharing Boards: What Do YOU Think? NEWSlink Current National News Conference Calendar Topics In Early Childhood Education Art and Creativity in Early Childhood Education Job Sharing Board State Licensing Requirements Stay Connected! Each month we'll send you an email filled with articles and ideas for your classroom. Subscribe Now Date: 7/10/2007 4:10:00 AM Author: Sheila (sheilagail@comcast.net) Subject: Church Preschool I was lead to start a Learning Center 6 years ago at my church. I'm not going to sugar coat - it's a lot of hard work. But I wouldn't change anything or any experience over the last 5 years. We have grown from 9 children to 75 (including before/after school children). You have a decision to make first and formost; Are you going to operate your preschool as a business or as a ministry? Once you have answered that question then you can move forward. It is a very rewarding venture but if you are in it for the money, then you probably will need to look into another profession. Teaching is not for money, teaching is an opportunity to have an important part in a child's life that will go with them forever. I am a salaried director that puts in 10 - 14 hour days because we are a full time preschool. I don't do this for fame, glory or money...you have to do it for the families you touch. If you have any questions that I may help with, please email me! Blessings and Prayers to You! Sheilagail Name: Email: Subject

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