
Lay the groundwork for a lifetime of purpose in our full-day Kindergarten program that provides your child with individualized attention within a safe, Christ-centered community.


At Maranatha Christian Academy, we change the equation by protecting small class sizes in our Lower School Kindergarten classrooms. Because our class sizes are intentionally small, our educators don't just teach a curriculum—they deeply know your child.
Whether your child is academically advanced and ready for a challenge, or needs a little extra time to develop fine motor skills, this individualized pacing ensures they feel safe, confident, and celebrated as a young Mustang.
Students develop comprehension and reading skills independently, with the goal of knowing how to read by the end of the school year.
Language arts seamlessly intertwines reading, phonics, writing, and grammar.

We utilize a rigorous math program that builds a strong foundation to help with number sense.
This involves representing numbers, addition, subtraction and exploring more math skills we can use in the world around us.

We keep Jesus at the center of every day and lesson.
Students are grounded in what God calls them to be, even learning a Bible verse for every letter of the alphabet.

Through interdisciplinary STEM lessons, students actively apply what they have learned, discovering God's creation through our hands-on science curriculum.

Kindergarteners travel each week to enrichment specialists designed to build holistic confidence. Your child's weekly schedule includes:


From the moment your child steps foot on our campus, they will be greeted, known, and loved. Nothing can replace the difference that an exceptional, passionate teacher makes in a joyful learning environment.
All of our teachers are fully licensed with 41% holding advanced degrees.
Every teacher is supported by our award-winning teacher development program, FIRST.
Your child's physical safety is our priority.
Our secure campus is protected by a dedicated, on-campus security team, security cameras, CPR-trained personnel, a dedicated school nurse, and up-to-date background checks on all staff.

Get the guide and see how Kindergarten at Maranatha sets your child up for success on all fronts.
Answers to the most asked questions.
Children need to be 5 years old by September 1 of the year they begin Kindergarten.
Yes. To ensure our teachers can focus fully on classroom instruction, students must know how to go to the bathroom and wash their hands entirely independently.
Every child is unique and learns at their own pace, but we look for foundational language and listening skills. Your child is generally ready if they can follow multi-step directions, speak in sentences of four to six words, and focus on a task for at least five minutes.
Not at all! We will teach them how to read by the end of the school year.
In terms of fine motor skills, we simply look for the ability to correctly grip a pen or crayon, grasp scissors, and trace dotted lines.
Emotional readiness is a common concern for many parents. While our caring teachers are excellent at helping students adjust, a key indicator of readiness is that your child can separate from their parent or caregiver without strong emotions and communicate their basic needs.
Mastering independent skills translates into a much smoother experience for your child. We ask that students know how to ask for help when confused, blow their own nose, put on their own coat, and dress independently, including zipping, buttoning, and tying shoes.

The best way to know if our school feels right for your family is to experience our caring community firsthand.