Curriculum
Bethel Early Learning Center strives to foster healthy development in all aspects of student growth. Employing an integrated approach, Bethel ELC teachers facilitate the One in Christ curriculum which combines center-based activities with student-driven activities while incorporating learning through play.
Children are introduced to fun and educational thematic units that include age appropriate math, science, art, and language activities. The curriculum also allows optimal opportunity for students to grow in their relationship of faith and life with God. Bethel ELC provides students the ability to realize growth in all developmental aspects including the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical realms. Bethel ELC not only prepares children for elementary school but serves as a home away from home as children experience God’s love from teachers and staff in a nurturing environment.
Comprehensive development at every stage.
Infants
Infants
Extraordinary Care and Learning
STARTING AT 6 WEEKS
Our Infants engage in activities that create wonder and awe in an encouraging atmosphere filled with care, hugs and the love of God. One in Christ Curriculum provides teachers with fun activities that help little ones grow and learn about Jesus through the caregiver’s direct and purposeful display of God’s love in every interaction with the child. Our highly trained teachers devote their day to ensure that your child feels safe, secure, loved and happy.
TUITION: $1135 / MONTH
Nurturing classroom environment
Gives your child a sense of belonging by showering with love.
Milestone-based learning activities
Supports your child’s development of skills necessary for learning.
Age appropriate educational toys
Surrounds your child with challenging activities to advance growth.
Immersive learning activities
Helps your child develop in all aspects, including socially, mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Toddlers
Toddlers
Guiding their steps to Learning
STARTING AT 12 MONTHS
Our Toddlers are provided nurturing guidance as they progress from the infants to toddlers room. With plenty of room to move and explore, toddlers are provided opportunities to experience the beauty and wonder of God’s love and master emerging milestones. Teachers use One in Christ Curriculum to create lessons that help nurture a love for God and a lifelong interest in learning.
TUITION: $1115 / MONTH
Nurturing and stimulating classroom environment
Gives your child the freedom to explore their surroundings while providing loving support.
Milestone-based and student driven curriculum
Supports development of skills necessary for learning, including the power to choose certain works.
Age appropriate educational toys and activities
Provides challenges to foster growth and maturity, including fine motor and gross motor skills.
Immersive learning activities
Helps your child develop in all aspects, including socially, mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Two year olds
Early Preschool
Flourishing into Independent Learners
STARTING AT TWO YEARS OLD
The world is full of wonder for energetic 2 year olds. Channeling that energy into opportunities for helping grow, learn, achieve success and build independence is the focus of this unique educational program.
TUITION: $955 / MONTH
Interactive, hands on learning experiences
Allows your child the opportunity to learn experientially.
Variety of tactile learning materials
Gives your child the freedom to experience the world through their senses.
Integrated faith-based curriculum
Helps build a foundation for your child to know the love that God ha s for them.
Exclusive curriculum for milestone development
Cultivates skills necessary for cognitive development, including the foundational mental processes needed for multiple subjects.
Preschool
Preschool
Growing in Mind, Body & Spirit
STARTING AT THREE YEARS OLD
Our 3 year olds are seemingly ready to take on the world! Our teachers and curriculum masterfully encourage exploration which translates to growth. In addition to academics, students learn behavioral and relationship skills through their interactions in the classroom.
TUITION: $935 / MONTH
Interactive, hands on learning experiences
Allows learning to occur through a child’s natural curiosity.
Integrated faith-based curriculum
Helps build a foundation for your child to know the love that God has for them.
Problem solving and reasoning
Develops resilience in young learners.
Creative Play
Stimulates developing creative thinking.
Pre-K
Pre-K
Achieving Kindergarten Readiness
4 AND 5 YEAR OLDS
For active little achievers, preschool provides the perfect stepping stones to success. Our program is essential in developing the inner wonder and promoting future academic success. Rich faith-based and early childhood experiences help children develop key school readiness skills. Our Preschool Program focuses on:
TUITION: $915 / MONTH
Interactive, hands on learning experiences
Focuses on experiential learning meant to develop essential cognitive functions.
Cooperation & communication skills
Supports your child’s ability to convey feelings and emotions while fostering relationships with others.
Integrated faith-based curriculum
Helps build a foundation for your child to know the love that God has for them.
Essential literacy and number concepts
Develops school readiness skills through speaking, writing, reading, and mathematics.
Summers at Camp Bethel
Summer / Camp Bethel
Exceptional Summer Camp Experience
KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5th GRADE
Forget ordinary daycare — With summer camp at Bethel ELC, your child will discover fun, learning, and friendship. Get ready for an exceptional summer adventure! School-age children participate in weekly experiences which include interesting field trips that go beyond the classroom and fun literacy activities.
TUITION: $875 / MONTH
SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR YOUNGER LEARNERS (INFANT TO PRE-K):
The younger children will discover the world around them through our summer curriculum, focused on nature’s wonders (animals, insects, water) plus onsite shows, celebrations and literature.
SUMMER PROGRAMS INCLUDED:
Soccer Palz
Studio Bella
Gymnastics
Stretch-N-Grow
SUMMER PROGRAMS OFFERED FOR ADDITIONAL FEE:
Dance & Cheer by Stretch-N-Grow
STEAM based activities
Fosters learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics.
Exploration
Gives your child the freedom to explore in a supervised setting.
Curiosity sparking activities
Supports your child’s inquisitiveness about how the world works around them.
Artistic expression through dance
Encourages your child’s creative expression... and it's fun!
TEKS based field trips
Helps your child develop necessary state-mandated skills.
Enrichments
Indoor & Outdoor Play
DAILY
Play is crucial to a child’s learning and development.Not only does play allow for students to expend energy, it is important to healthy brain development.Play encourages children to use their imagination while simultaneously building physical, social, and emotional strength.Bethel ELC is blessed to have both outdoor and indoor options to accommodate active play.Age-appropriate outdoor playscapes combined with a full size indoor gymnasium grants students ample room to explore and interact with the world around them.
Stretch-N-Grow
TUESDAYS
A fun, action-packed fitness class where kids learn strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and how healthy foods fuel their bodies.
Chapel & Music Appreciation
WEDNESDAYS
The loving guidance of Bethel ELC teachers and staff encourage students to grow in their relationships with God. Every Wednesday, children in the 2 through pre-kindergarten classes attend a chapel service led by one of Bethel Lutheran Church’s staff members, most likely a pastor. At these services, children combine singing with Bible storytelling and age-appropriate life applications. Parents are always welcome to attend! Following chapel, children will receive instruction in music appreciation, including the opportunity to sing and play instruments under the direction of Bethel Lutheran Church’s choir director.
Art & Science - Studio Bella
FRIDAYS
This is an integral part of our Art and Science curriculum at no added cost. Studio Bella Kids is a fearlessly creative and fun enrichment program that serves kids on our campus. Kids experience a STEAM based, hands on curriculum with a focus on fusing the fields of Art and Science together to create an atmosphere of creativity, full of brainstorming and problem solving.
Elective Programs
We offer several additional educational experiences that introduce your child to subjects beyond their daily curriculum. These extra programs are designed for expanding their minds, energizing their bodies, and building their confidence.
Gymnastics
TUESDAYS
Daycare Gymnastics offers classes that include stretching for flexibility training, music that develops listening skills, body awareness and a variety of tumbling skills in a fun atmosphere.
Dance
WEDNESDAYS
Dance with Stretch-N-Grow will introduce children ages 2 to 3 to dance and rhythmic concepts while children ages 3.5 to 5 will learn the fundamentals of ballet and jazz.
Soccer Palz
THURSDAYS
As children cooperate as a team, they develop important motor skills and soccer techniques. Most importantly, they work on their collaboration skills, which they’ll put to use for years to come.
SUMMERS ONLY // DANCE & CHEER
With Dance Stars from Stretch-N-Grow, our dancers learn the fundamentals of ballet, jazz, and hip-hop while developing grace, coordination, balance, and poise.
Nutrition
As part of its tuition, Bethel ELC provides a morning and afternoon snack for students in addition to a well-balanced lunch.
Good nutrition is a key part of a child’s development. We know that healthy food at the proper times not only boosts energy but also enables children to fully realize their potential during crucial development stages. As such, Bethel ELC partners with Children’s Menu Catering & Consulting to provide fresh high-quality food free of excess sugar and offering gluten-free and vegan options. Bethel ELC’s nutritious food options may be unique among other childcare centers because it is important to Bethel ELC’s commitment to nurture your child physically in addition to spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and socially.
Parent Communication
At Bethel Early Learning Center, parents are our most valued partners. In addition to inviting parents onto campus at any time, Bethel ELC employs the ProCare app to effectively communicate with parents on their child’s day. By leveraging technology, Bethel ELC strives to maintain an on-going dialogue with parents on their child’s development.
