The preschool is a separate entity operating under the direction of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. It has a paid staff consisting of over 30 teachers and helpers, Sue Baxter, Director, and Tami Morgan, Secretary. It has over 480 3 and 4-year-old students at Prince of Peace and 6 satellite locations. It is governed by a Preschool Committee that reports to the congregation council. It is a business with a projected budget of $347,159 for the 2005/2006 fiscal year.

The preschool was started and exists today in response to the desire of many parents in the community for a program that helps prepare children for kindergarten while introducing them to stories of Jesus’ love.

The director runs the preschool on a day to day basis with assistance from the secretary. As a business the preschool has all the usual operational needs: payroll, taxes, compliance with state and federal regulations, etc. These require professional expertise. The Preschool Committee, often called the Preschool Board, develops policy following guidelines set by the Council. It acts as a Board of Directors for the preschool.

If you are a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church you can become a member of the Preschool Committee simply by attending its meetings. Some members of the committee are designated by the Church Council as voting members. You should expect to provide advice and counsel on a wide range of spiritual, personnel, business and philosophical issues.