Vero Beach, Florida

IF YOU WANT BEAUTIFUL SHEEP... FEED THE LAMBS.

Gracie's Preschool is ENROLLING NOW for

children ages 2,3 and 4 for the Fall of 2008.

NEW

Gracie's Preschool is officially a

VPK provider.

Please contact Director Ann Holmes for more details regarding this program.

 Interested in joining Gracie's Team?

Gracie's Preschool is currently looking for an additional teacher to add to the staff. Applicants are asked to have their staff credential (CDA) and also have completed their 30 Hour Florida Child Care Training Class. Please contact Director Ann Holmes to apply or for further details.

Phone # 772-562-2904

Email gracevbpreschool@bellsouth.net

New Hours at

Gracie's Preschool 

will begin in the Fall of 2008

Monday - Friday

7:30A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

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Ann (nee Gerbhardt) Holmes, Director/Teacher, was born and raised in Vero Beach and graduated from VBHS in 1967.  She attended University of Florida for several years before opting for marriage and a family.  Ann has 4 adult children and 2 grandchildren.  Upon being called to teach preschool by Grace Lutheran Church, Ann acquired her Florida Child Care Professional Certificate (FCCPC) and Director's Credential.  She is currently working towards a degree in Early Childhood Education. 

At Gracie’s Preschool, we acknowledge the parents as the child’s primary teachers.  Our desire is to supplement and enhance the learning that begins in the home and to work with parents to develop each child as a whole.  Communication through daily contact, newsletters, e-mails and telephone conferences keep parents up-to-date regarding their child’s progress.  A good parent/teacher relationship is necessary for maximum school success. 

Our educational goals are twofold:  the academic focus is for kindergarten preparedness and our Christian position is “If you want beautiful sheep . . . feed the lambs”.   HighReach Learning is our exciting new curriculum full of discovery and investigative learning.  HighReach Learning experiences are aligned with nationally recognized standards and allow children to investigate their interests and construct new knowledge.  Children gain independence, competence and self-confidence as they achieve the readiness skills needed for kindergarten.  Christ Light is the Christian curriculum that we use.  The Bible stories carefully follow the church year and cover creation through the resurrection, thereby laying the foundation for spiritual growth and trust in God.  We believe that knowing Christ as your Savior gives confidence and assuredness in life. 

The spiritual and educational development of each child is nurtured in an environment of Christian warmth and understanding.  Preparing children for kindergarten is a priority; however, preparing children for eternity is our mission.

Gracie's Preschool has officially opened the doors to their brand new preschool building.

Front of Gracie's Preschool

Gracie's Playground

Inside of Gracie's Preschool