Leading Children to
Life Change in Jesus Christ

Quality Christian preschool and childcare in Sioux Falls, where your children grow, learn, and discover God’s love in a nurturing environment.

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Our Classrooms

Age-Appropriate learning environments designed to nurture your child’s development

Infants and Mobile Infants

The perfect balance of quality childcare and education for your baby.

Our Infant and Mobile Infant programs nurture each baby as a uniquely created individual, shaping their day around personal routines and rich sensory-based learning experiences.

✔ Personalized schedules based on each baby’s feeding and nap routines.
✔ Learning moments built into every daily activity.
✔ Sensory exploration through all five senses.
✔ Language development encouraged through constant talking and singing.
✔ Individualized lesson plans with tummy time, sensory play, sign language, stories, and music.

One Year Olds

Building bright beginnings that will last a lifetime, through play and imagination.

Our one-year-old classroom supports emerging independence, early communication, and group learning through flexible routines and intentional developmental activities.

✔ Flexible daily schedule with group and one-on-one activities.
✔ Four key goals: self-awareness, motor development, exploring the world, and communication.
✔ Objectives include self-regulation, group skills, object exploration, and language growth.
✔ Teachers track children’s progress and relay it to parents
✔ Creative Curriculum guides meaningful routines and learning experiences.

Two Year Olds

Fostering a child’s limitless curiosity and the natural desire to push boundaries.

Our toddler program encourages safe exploration, early learning skills, and steady developmental growth through purposeful, age-appropriate activities.

✔ Children learn through exploration, music, counting, and simple group instructions.
✔ Daily activities support six areas: language, executive function, social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development.
✔ Four core goals guide growth: self-awareness, motor skills, understanding the world, and communication.
✔ Teachers monitor 21 objectives, including emotional regulation, self-care skills, cause and effect, pretend play, early conversation, and beginning writing.

Early Preschool

Discovering the changing world and nurturing each child’s progress towards Preschool.

Our Twos and Early Preschool program blends early academics, social growth, and key developmental skills to prepare children for Preschool—including potty training.

✔ Learning through simple math, science, movement, and imaginative play.
✔ Group activities build friendships, cooperation, and turn-taking.
✔ Daily plans support six areas: language, executive function, social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development.
✔ Four core goals: self-awareness, motor skills, understanding the world, and communication.
✔ Teachers track 21 objectives such as emotional regulation, self-care, cause and effect, pretend play, conversation skills, and early writing.
✔ Program includes guided potty training.

Beginner Preschool

Nourishing learning one step at a time, with individual attention suited to each child’s unique needs.

Our Beginner Preschool program uses The Creative Curriculum® to create an engaging environment where children build confidence, friendships, and essential developmental skills.

✔ Social–emotional goals: recognizing and managing feelings, respecting others, and solving conflicts.
✔ Physical goals: balance, coordination, and using tools for writing and drawing.
✔ Cognitive goals: cause and effect, applying knowledge, and early math skills.
✔ Language goals: following directions, expressing needs, holding conversations, and learning the alphabet.

Part-Time Preschool

Part time schedule with the same quality education program allows you to choose what works for your preschooler.

Our part-time preschool program provides a flexible, hands-on learning experience built around key developmental areas.

✔ Social–emotional goals: recognizing and managing feelings, respecting others, and solving conflicts.
✔ Physical goals: balance, coordination, and using early writing and drawing tools.
✔ Cognitive goals: cause and effect, applying knowledge, and beginning number skills.
✔ Language goals: following directions, expressing needs, engaging in conversations, and learning the alphabet.
✔ Session times and rates vary—contact the Learning Center office for details.

Pre-Kindergarten

Making each child’s “senior year” of Preschool the best that can be.

Our Pre-K program nurtures growing independence and school readiness through hands-on learning, rich themes, and targeted developmental goals.

✔ Focus on four key areas: social–emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development.
✔ Program includes 10 goals and 50 objectives to build strong kindergarten readiness.
✔ Theme-based units integrate language, math, science, art, music, motor skills, and social development.
✔ Hands-on activities strengthen coordination, thinking skills, and peer interaction.

Kinder Ready

A developmentally based program for children who missed the Kindergarten cutoff date.

Our Kinder Ready Program offers a more advanced, developmentally challenging bridge year for children who’ve completed Pre-K but aren’t yet eligible for Kindergarten.

✔ Emphasis on critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity through whole-group and project-based learning.
✔ Four focus areas: social–emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development.
✔ Program includes 10 goals and 50 objectives to strengthen grade-school readiness.
✔ Theme-based units weave together language, math, science, art, music, motor skills, and social development.

School-Age Care

Balancing learning and fun through a variety of hands-on experiences.

LifeChange Learning Center provides safe, supervised before and after-school care for K-5 students, offering structured activities that support social, physical, and cognitive development.

✔ Character development
✔ Community engagement
✔ Inquiry-based learning
✔ Interest-based activities (arts, gym, homework help, etc.)
✔ Transportation to and from Discovery, R.F. Pettigrew, Oscar Howe, and JFK Elementary

Our classrooms strive to provide an atmosphere of love and acceptance for every child in our care, just as our Lord has provided for each one of us.
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PHILOSOPHY OF
EDUCATION

LifeChange Learning Center provides a developmentally based program in a Christ-centered environment designed especially for young children.

We work to develop caring, respectful, and responsive relationships with children from infancy through elementary age by partnering with families to support each child’s growth and development. Respect for each child’s individual personality, learning style, interests, culture, and logic are central to the direction the curriculum follows. Our teachers support each child’s disposition to learn while (1) facilitating their learning and (2) fostering competencies in all domains, including intellectual, physical, social and emotional development through The Creative Curriculum and the GOLD learning assessment tool. Each of our programs are built upon a solid foundation of developmental theory and early education research, and the belief that each activity, routine, or experience is a chance to educate and expand upon what your child already knows about his or her world. This promotes creative expression and the development of vital social skills.

STATEMENT OF
FAITH

We believe:

  • The Bible is verbally inspired by God, inerrant in the original writings, and that the Scriptures are the final authority in faith and life
  • There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
  • In the literal account of creation in that man was created in the image of God, that man sinned causing not only physical death, but also spiritual death, which is separation from God: and that all human beings are born with a sinful nature
  • That the Lord Jesus Christ died as a sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures, and rose again for our redemption, and that all who believe in Him are saved by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ
  • In the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling empowers Christians to live godly lives.
  • In the personal separation from all practices and influences that hinder a Spirit-filled life.
  • That it is the privilege and responsibility of every believer to be a personal soul winner and share the Gospel of Christ with the whole world.

Our Team

Meet the team that helps little learners thrive, providing the guidance, encouragement, and care they need to grow with confidence every day

  • MS. MIKAELA

    Director

    LCLC Employee Since:

    June 7th, 2018

    Mikaela’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    Building relationship with the staff and children

    Bible Verse:
    “For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16

    Children’s Movie:
    Shrek

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Barbies

  • MS. BRIDGETT

    Assistant Director

    LCLC Employee Since:

    April 15th, 2019

    Bridgett’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    Making connections with children and their families

    Bible Verse:
    “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”  Proverbs 3:5-6

    Children’s Movie:
    The Lion King

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Uno/Trolls

  • MS. MONIQUE

    Floor Supervisor

    LCLC Employee Since:

    August 3rd, 2020

    Monique’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    The children and their creative minds

    Bible Verse:
    “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by His grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus” Romans 3:23-24

    Children’s Movie:
    The Fox and The Hound

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Stuffed Animal Dog

  • MS. AVERY

    Lead Teacher
    in Rainbows & School Age

    LCLC Employee Since:

    October 16th, 2016

    Avery’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    Jesus is in every corner

    Bible Verse:
    “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, it is enough.  You can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there.’ And it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:21

    Children’s Movie:
    Coraline

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Squishies

  • MS. MEEKA

    Lead Teacher
    in Cheetahs

    LCLC Employee Since:

    September 3rd, 2018

    Meeka’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    Watching children grow & learn

    Bible Verse:
    “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” Ephesians 6:1

    Children’s Movie:
    The Little Mermaid

    Game/Toy as a child:
    My little pony

  • MS. ALIZABETH

    Lead Teacher
    in Ducklings

    LCLC Employee Since:

    September 13th, 2019

    Alizabeth’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    Being around people I love & my kids

    Bible Verse:
    “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:1-4

    Children’s Movie:
    The Santa Clause

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Skip-It

  • MS. BRYANNA

    Lead Teacher
    in Penguins

    LCLC Employee Since:

    November 13th, 2019

    Bryanna’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    Being around babies and co-workers

    Bible Verse:
    “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:1-4

    Children’s Movie:
    Shrek

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Skip-It & Bop-It

  • MS. JILL

    Lead Teacher
    in Sloths

    LCLC Employee Since:

    November 21st, 2022

    Jill’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    Playing with and Teaching the kids

    Bible Verse:
    “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

    Children’s Movie:
    The Little Mermaid

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Dolls

  • MS. BRIANNA

    Lead Teacher
    in Giraffes

    LCLC Employee Since:

    June 5th, 2023

    Brianna’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    Connecting & Building Relationships with the kids

    Bible Verse:
    “And the peace of Go, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7

    Children’s Movie:
    Cheetah Girls

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Dolls and Playhouse

  • MS. JADEN

    Lead Teacher
    in Kangaroos

    LCLC Employee Since:

    July 17th, 2023

    Jaden’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    Building bonds with families

    Bible Verse:
    “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  Jeremiah 29:11

    Children’s Movie:
    Charlotte’s Web

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Barbies

  • MS. MELISSA

    Lead Teacher
    in Tigers

    LCLC Employee Since:

    September 25th, 2023

    Melissa’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    Teaching the Kids

    Bible Verse:
    “Do not conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s ill is–His good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2

    Children’s Movie:
    Ice Age

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Barbies

  • MS. ALYSIA

    Assistant Teacher
    in Ducklings

    LCLC Employee Since:

    May 13th, 2019

    Alysia’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    Coworkers

    Bible Verse:
    “For God so loved the world, that He gave is one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16

    Children’s Movie:
    The Lion King

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Hide and Seek

  • MS. KETSIA

    Assistant Teacher
    in Kangaroos

    LCLC Employee Since:

    May 8th, 2023

    Ketsia’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    Playing with the kids

    Bible Verse:
    “For God so loved the world, that He gave is one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16

    Children’s Movie:
    Moana

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Barbies

  • MS. MORGAN

    Assistant Teacher
    in School Age

    LCLC Employee Since:

    January 30th, 2023

    Morgan’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    The environment

    Bible Verse:
    “For I am conviced taht neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39

    Children’s Movie:
    Tangled

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Candyland

  • MS. CHRISTIE

    Assistant Teacher
    in Penguins

    LCLC Employee Since:

    November 10th, 2023

    Christie’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    The kids

    Bible Verse:

    “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9

    Children’s Movie:
    Denis the Menace

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Dolls

  • MR. GARY

    Assistant Teacher
    Bus Driver

    LCLC Employee Since:

    May 24th, 2021

    Gary’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    The little interactions with each and every child! The blessings they give back

    Bible Verse:
    “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31

    Children’s Movie:
    Pete’s Dragon

    Game/Toy as a child:
    ‘Green Machine’ Big Wheel

  • MS. ALONDRAH

    Assistant Teacher

    LCLC Employee Since:

    January 23rd, 2023

    Alondrah’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    The joy from the kids fills my heart

    Bible Verse:

    “We love because He first loved us.” 1 John 4:19

    Children’s Movie:
    Princess and the Frog

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Shopkins and My Little Pony

  • MS. KATELYN

    Assistant Teacher

    LCLC Employee Since:

    September 6th, 2022

    Katelyn’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    Watching the kids grow up

    Bible Verse:

    “For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10

    Children’s Movie:
    Tangled

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Barbie

  • MS. RHODA

    Assistant Teacher

    LCLC Employee Since:

    August 17th, 2023

    Rhoda’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    ask her…. 

    Bible Verse:

    ask. her….

    Children’s Movie:
    ask her….

    Game/Toy as a child:
    ask her…

  • MS. TAYLOR

    Assistant Teacher

    LCLC Employee Since:

    February 3rd, 2023

    Taylor’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    The Kids

    Bible Verse:

    “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16

    Children’s Movie:
    Inside Out

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Barbie

  • MS. LAURA

    Assistant Teacher

    LCLC Employee Since:

    April 19th, 2023

    Laura’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    Co-Workers

    Bible Verse:

    “I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:2

    Children’s Movie:
    The Incredibles

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Horses

  • MS. ROO

    Teen Assistant

    LCLC Employee Since:

    July 6th, 2023

    Roo’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    ask her…

    Bible Verse:

    ask her…

    Children’s Movie:
    ask her…

    Game/Toy as a child:
    ask her…

  • MS. KALLIE

    Teen Assistant

    LCLC Employee Since:

    March 4th, 2024

    Kallie’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    Being with the kids

    Bible Verse:

    “God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.” Psalm 46:5

    Children’s Movie:
    Tangled

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Barbie

  • MR. MATTHEW

    Teen Assistant

    LCLC Employee Since:

    October 25th, 2024

    Matthew’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    Flexible Schedule & the kind of work environment

    Bible Verse:

    “From that time on Jesus began to preach, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 4:17

    Children’s Movie:
    Toy Story

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Four Square

  • MR. TAE

    Teen Assistant

    LCLC Employee Since:

    May 8th, 2023

    Tae’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    Having fun with the kids

    Bible Verse:

    “For God so loved the world, that He gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16

    Children’s Movie:
    Amazing World of Gumball

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Action Figures

  • MR. APOLLO

    Teen Assistant

    LCLC Employee Since:

    March 15th, 2024

    Apollo’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    The kids

    Bible Verse:

    “I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

    Children’s Movie:
    Coco

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Monopoly

  • MS. JASMIN

    Teen Assistant

    LCLC Employee Since:

    October 6th, 2023

    Jasmin’s Favorite:

    Part of working at LCLC:
    Getting to be around kids and babies

    Bible Verse:

    “Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him!” Isaiah 30:18

    Children’s Movie:
    Alladin

    Game/Toy as a child:
    Monopoly

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