Bethany Lutheran Preschool first opened its doors in 1963. The Early Childhood Center is a ministry of Bethany Lutheran Church of Johnson County, which was founded in 1961. To learn more about Bethany Lutheran Church, please visit the church’s website.

No! Bethany welcomes children from all faiths and denominations. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex or physical handicap.

The ratios vary depending on the age of the children. There are two adults in each classroom regardless of the age of the children. The Walkers class has 10 children, the Runners and Play & Learn classes have 12 children and the Beginners/Kindergarten Prep classes have 14-18 children in each class.

The staff at Bethany Lutheran Early Childhood Center meets rigorous screening, education, and experience qualifications. Each teacher is provided with continuing education to broaden and increase skills to make a unique and positive contribution to the education of your child. Great care is given in the selection of our staff. Each teacher is a loving, trustworthy servant of our Lord Jesus Christ, who meets or exceeds all requirements for the State of Kansas and is dedicated to educating young children. All staff members are certified in CPR and First Aid and must pass a criminal history background check.

Our goal is to help the children grow in their love for Jesus Christ and to understand that He is a part of their lives every day and not just on Sunday. We do not teach the children any doctrine as our students come to us from a variety of dominations and we want to be respectful of people’s differences. Bible stories are introduced in an age appropriate way and values and virtues are taught and lived in each classroom.

Children who are enrolled in the Early Childhood classes do not need to be potty-trained. All children entering our Preschool classes (Beginners and Kindergarten Prep) do need to be potty-trained to attend.

We work with the families of children with special needs on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the office directly for more information.

Yes. Please contact the office directly to speak with someone regarding your financial situation and the availability of scholarships for the school year.

Before and after care is available for all students five days a week.

We have an open door policy, however, we recommend you call ahead of time to ensure someone is available to give you a tour of our classrooms.