Messiah Preschool

Messiah Preschool offers Tots for 2-year-olds, Beginners for 3-year-olds, and Pre-Kindergarten for 4- to 5-year-olds. The preschool year runs from mid-September through May, with small class sizes, indoor and outdoor play areas, and a stand-alone building for 3’s and 4’s classes. The program includes family events, field trip opportunities, Outdoor School, and Lunch Bunch.

Programs

• Tots — 2 years · Mon-Wed 9:15-11:30 am; Thu-Fri 9:15-11:30 am · $215–$320 per month
• Beginners — 3 years · Thu-Fri 8:45-11:45 am; Mon-Tue-Wed 8:45-11:45 am · $265–$370 per month
• Pre-Kindergarten — 4-5 years · Mon-Tue-Wed 8:45-11:45 am; Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu 8:45-11:45 am · $370–$430 per month

At a glance

• Ages: 2–5 years old
• Price range: $215–$430 per month
• General schedule: The Preschool year runs from mid-September through May.

About the provider

Joyce Handran is the director, and the teaching staff includes Tina Van Buskirk, Kari Lynn Bogart, Cheyenne Leonard, Megan Dilitto, Laura Albright, and Krista Stein. Messiah Lutheran Preschool states that it is dedicated to partnering with families in teaching each student God’s love and in creating a foundation for a lifetime of learning and developing caring, confident children. The program also offers need-based tuition assistance, a 10% discount for church members, and a 5% discount on each child’s tuition for households with multiple children registered at the same time.

Need-based tuition assistance. Church members receive a 10% discount and households with multiple children registered at the same time receive a 5% discount on each child’s tuition.

What families say

“Our son attended Messiah Preschool for two years, and we cannot recommend it highly enough! The entire staff is amazing, from the school director and teachers to the assistant teachers and Pastor. They are all kind, caring people who truly love and care for the children. Our son learned and grew so much while there!” — Bethany Meuler

“Messiah Preschool has been a blessing to our family. My son loves his class and teachers. He has grown in many ways. I highly recommend their preschool program.” — Camille Schmitt

Last updated September 3, 2026.