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Early Childhood Center

Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church And School

Early Childhood Center

Psalms 78:4

We will not (A) hide them from their children, but (B) tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and (C) the wonders that he has done.

About Us
Daycare
Preschool
Chapel
After School
Summer Program
School Calendar
Meet Our Staff
Career Info
About Us


 
Divine Shepherd Lutheran School is a child care center supported and founded by Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church in Black Hawk, SD. We offer child care from 6 AM – 6 PM. Ages 6 weeks – Kindergarten ready. We also offer AM and PM preschool classes.
 
General Information
 
We are a faith-based program. Our curriculum is published through Concordia Publishing House of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. We use Love and Logic for disciplinary standards. Tours offered daily by appointment. Call today to schedule your tour! 605-791-1131.
  
Daycare


Our Daycare Center is open from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday – Friday.

We accept children from 8 weeks –  Age 5.

Each class individualizes their weekly lesson plans to encourage proper growth and development.

Jesus time in all classrooms every day.

We hold a Back to School Picnic/Open House in August.

 

 

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Preschool


Our Pre-School is open Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 11:00 am for children ages 3-5 years old.

Our curriculum is from ‘Voyages – Exploring God’s Word” by Concordia Publishing House.

Jesus time in all classrooms everyday.

We have 2 events: Christmas Program and Graduation.

Chapel


Chapel is held every Wednesday morning with Pastor Randy.  

 They learn:

  • The 10 Commandments
  • Books of the Bible
  • Lord’s Prayer
  • Kyrie
  • Bible Stories that point us to the cross.
After School

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our After School Program is open from 2:45 pm – 6:00 pm Monday – Friday.

We accept children age 5 – going into 5th grade.

We pick up students from Piedmont Elementary and Black Hawk Elementary.

Jesus time in all classrooms every day.

Summer Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Summer Program is held June – August and includes children age 5 – going into 4th grade.

Jesus time in all classrooms every day.

Summer Activities include:

  • Elks Theater
  • Pool
  • Parks
  • Outdoor Campus

     

Students will need:

  • a current Swim Pass
  • $100 Activity Fee
  • Field Waiver
  • Outside In Waiver
  • Run Wild Waiver
School Calendar
Meet Our Staff

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Katie Andreasen

Director

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Darla Senger

Support Staff

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Dana Reiprich

School Board Chair

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Kevin Burg

School Board Member

Career Info

Job Description

To exemplify the Christian Faith and life in overseeing and implementing the daily lesson and guide interactions to provide a safe, Christian environment.   Responsible for supervising and teaching children ages six weeks to kindergarten-ready.  Implement each day’s lesson plan and daily schedule effectively with children, families, and other staff members.

Job Qualifications

  1. Exemplify the Christian faith in Word and Sacrament and demonstrate a passion for working with children in developing their Christian education.
  2. Demonstrate the ability and have a desire to provide care for children that attends to each child’s spiritual, physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development.
  3. Sufficient skills and qualifications to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
  4. Be at least 18 years of age and have some experience caring for children.
  5. Complete a background check with no record of child abuse or neglect.
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Hiring Procedures

  1. Exemplify the Christian faith in Word and Sacrament and demonstrate a passion for working with children in developing their Christian education.
  2. Demonstrate the ability and have a desire to provide care for children that attends to each child’s spiritual, physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development.
  3. Sufficient skills and qualifications to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
  4. Be at least 18 years of age and have some experience caring for children.
  5. Complete a background check with no record of child abuse or neglect.
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Employment Application

ECC Events

13 Dec 2020 | 01:30 pm
A Christmas Program Presented by the Preschool of Divine Shepherd Lutheran School. SUNDAY, December 13, 2020 at 1:30 pm DIVINE SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH Join us for an eventful afternoon to hear the story of Christmas! Program will be streamed-live on the Divine Shepherd Lutheran School Facebook
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Early Childhood Center

Early Childhood Center Events

Worship Services

Sunday 8:00 am  & 10:30 am
(8:00 service is In-Person and Live-streamed on Facebook)

Sunday Adult Bible Study – 9:30 am-10:15 am
(In-Person and also Live-streamed on Facebook)

Sunday School 9:30 am – In Person

Wednesday Service 7:15 pm
(In-Person and also Live-streamed on Facebook)
Holy Communion follows Service
Private Confession -8:00 pm

Family Supper Wednesday – 5:15 pm

Wednesday School & Confirmation 6:00 pm – In Person

 

Pastor Randy Sturzenbecher

Special Worship Needs:
for the visually impaired: an usher will be happy to provide a large print bulletin.
for the hearing impaired: We offer “Listen”. Please inform an usher to help you with this.

Holy Communion: We offer gluten-free wafers and non-alcoholic wine. Please let the server know you desire these options.

 

Get In Touch

Church Address:
7308 Wedgewood Drive
Blackhawk, SD 57718

Office Phone:
605-787-6438

Early Childhood Center Phone:
605-791-1131

Office Email: dslcsecretary@divineshep.org

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