In Early Ed, every question is an invitation. Through play-based learning and hands-on exploration, children discover that learning is a joy. These years form more than early readers and curious thinkers — they form children who feel secure, loved, and ready to grow. At Maranatha, that formation is intentional from day one, laying the groundwork for everything that follows. This is where the Maranatha journey begins.
Our early education program is built around the whole child—academically, relationally, and spiritually. Our intentional early literacy initiatives, foundational math concepts, and social-emotional development equip our youngest students to step into Lower School with confidence.
Our Early Ed program is available for children starting at 3-years of age.
Preschool: turned 3 by September 1 and are potty trained
Prek: for 4 and 5-year olds
Offered in a 5-day, 3-day, or 2-day a week structure.
2-Day: Tuesday, Thursday
3-Day: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
5-Day: Monday—Friday
School runs 8 am—3 pm.
Extended care available 7–8 am and 3–5:30 pm.
Our early ed classrooms maintain a strict 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
Morning drop-off is handled at your child’s classroom, with staff present to personally welcome you.
Communication, check-ins, and daily updates are managed through the Daily Connect app so you're always in the know.
Each day begins with the Morning Meeting—a few minutes to gather as a class, settle in, and look at what the day holds together.
From there, students move into Bible time, where a teacher opens the Bible and helps even the youngest learners understand who they are in Christ and how He sees them.
Math follows through the calendar, weather, and the kind of hands-on counting that makes numbers feel like discovery. Language arts weaves reading, phonics, and early writing through activities that feel more like play than instruction. A daily Read Aloud gives students a chance to listen deeply and retell what they heard building comprehension one story at a time.
This is one of MCA's most distinctive spaces: a rotating set of student-directed centers that include a STEM table, sensory tables, an art area, a climbing wall, and a library tree with a reading nook. Children choose, explore, and create.
PE, art, music, library, and STEM round out the week and set our program apart from a day-care center. Recess gives your child room to run, connect with friends, and develop through play.
By the time you pick up, your child has been greeted, grounded in faith, intellectually engaged, and reminded more than once that they are loved.
"Welcome to PreK at Maranatha Christian Academy! Here, we lay a foundation for lifelong curiosity and spiritual growth through a classroom environment where your child is free to be themselves, learn about Jesus, and have fun learning. We’re excited to walk this journey with you and your family!"
Get the guide and see how Early Ed at Maranatha sets your child up for success on all fronts—with a 10:1 teacher ratio and flexible 2-, 3-, or 5-day schedules.
"The PreK department is amazing! They love the kids so excellently and show God’s love on a daily basis. I’m grateful that God’s word is getting into my child’s heart through the way they sing Bible books and verses and worship. Thank you for seeking a deep relationship with God and pouring into our kids."
Our Early Ed team is so excited to meet your family, answer any questions, and show you first hand what sets Maranatha apart.
