Great Beginnings Preschool offers two separate pre-K classes divided into three-day per week program that occurs either in the morning or afternoon. The pre-K program is for potty-trained children who have turned four by September 1 of that school year, or older children who will enter kindergarten at age six. Each class "day" lasts 2.5 hours. One class meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, from 9am - 11:30am. There is an afternoon pre-K program those same days that starts at 12:30pm and goes until 3pm.
Additional Services Offered:
Additional Services Offered:
- Vision Screening provided by the Blind Association
- Scholastic Book Club (Monthly)
- School Pictures (Group and Individual)
- Lunch Bunch – For an additional small fee children are invited to bring their lunch to enjoy with classmates.
- IU13 Early Intervention Program - This program serves children 3 to 5 years old who need specially designed instruction. Our preschool staff works closely with IU13 teachers. Screenings, evaluations and services are free. If you think your child may need early intervention services, call the Referral Hotline at (717) 606-1601.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday Morning Class
with Miss Heather Reynolds, Administrative Director/Registrar
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Miss Heather grew up in Virginia Beach, which is where her extended family continues to reside. She moved to Strasburg from Richmond, Virginia in 2012 with her husband, Curt, and their then infant son, Tate, due to Curt’s acquisition of a mechanical engineering position at the Peach Bottom Nuclear Plant.
Miss Heather has a background rich in education and child development. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Mary Washington, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Miss Heather then achieved her Master’s of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. For 12 years, Miss Heather worked as a school social worker in the areas of special education (specializing in autism team evaluations), community resources, and school attendance. She began teaching at Great Beginnings Preschool in 2016, after her son, Tate, attended the 2-year-old and 3–year-old classes with Miss Laurie and had completed his first year of the pre-K program with Lynn Underhill, previous director and founder of Great Beginnings. Miss Heather was promoted to director/registrar of the preschool program in 2022. Tate now attends elementary school in the Lampeter-Strasburg district. Miss Heather grew up with cocker spaniels, and she currently has two as part of her immediate family. She spends free-time crafting, reading, playing games, and volunteering. What Heather enjoys most about working with children is watching them grow and discover new things, while being part of that learning process. |
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday Afternoon Class
with Miss Sue
Miss Sue started her preschool teaching career in 1980, teaching 3 year olds two mornings per week at a local church. She continued to add classes for 3 and 4 year old students, expanding to five mornings a week and three afternoons.
In 1997 she became director of the preschool and continued in the position for twenty years. She is now excited to focus on teaching at Great Beginnings, helping each student to reach their full potential.
Sue lives in Lampeter with her husband Bob and her two cats. Her children Ginger and Paul live locally and she has a grandson Jacobi.
In her spare time Sue enjoys gardening, sewing, reading and going to their cabin in Perry County.
Her favorite part of teaching is engaging in creative activities with the students and nurturing each child's unique personality.
In 1997 she became director of the preschool and continued in the position for twenty years. She is now excited to focus on teaching at Great Beginnings, helping each student to reach their full potential.
Sue lives in Lampeter with her husband Bob and her two cats. Her children Ginger and Paul live locally and she has a grandson Jacobi.
In her spare time Sue enjoys gardening, sewing, reading and going to their cabin in Perry County.
Her favorite part of teaching is engaging in creative activities with the students and nurturing each child's unique personality.
