Our Mission

We believe that children are amazing wonders created by God and that it is our mission to encourage them to explore and experience the world around them as we help them prepare to become lifelong learners.  Our goal is to help children make discoveries about themselves and their world as we encourage them to develop and grow physically, socially, emotionally, academically, and spiritually.  By promoting and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons and activities, children have the opportunity to build their knowledge base ​and prepare for their future education.
YEARS IN BUSINESS
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PERCENT OF STUDENTS LEAVE PREPARED FOR KINDERGARTEN

Frequently Asked Questions

wHAT AGE DOES MY CHILD HAVE TO BE TO ENROLL AT HSW?
Your child has to be 3 years old by August 1st in order to enroll at HSW.  (Children are eligible to enroll at HSW when they are 3-5 years old)
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Does my child need to be potty trained in order to attend HSW?
​Your child MUST be potty trained by the time school starts for HSW in August.
What does a day at HSW look like for my child?
**NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS, OUR SCHEDULE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED. PLEASE REVIEW THE HANDBOOK FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE SCHEDULE.**
8:45-9:00: Playtime​
9:00-9:30: Circle Time (Opening) 
9:30-11:30: Stations
​(Art, Academic enhancement, Gross Motor) 
wHAT IS THE COST OF HSW PRESCHOOL?
2020-21 Tuition-
3/4's: $75 per month
Pre-K: $85 per month 
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**We understand and appreciate that some families may struggle to afford this. If that happens to be you, please fill out our ​Scholarship Application to be considered for tuition assistance. 
How many days a week will my child attend HSW?
3/4's: 2 days
(Monday & Wednesday 8:45am -11:30am) 

​Pre-K: 3 days
​(Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday 8:45am -11:30am)
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Why is HSW's program 2 days for 3/4's and 3 days for Pre-K?
We are often approached about extending our program from three to five days. We believe our three day program is better for children. Preschool age children's minds and bodies are not ready for a strenuous program. Studies have shown that pushing children academically too soon can have a negative impact on their academic career. ​

Our Staff 

Jennifer Houin
TEACHER
Jennifer has served as the Assistant Director for five years at HIS Small Wonders Preschool. 

Jennifer has a passion for kids, volunteering as a 4-H leader all year and helping teach a variety of ages at her church on weekends.  Jennifer also has enhanced experience with finances and marketing. 

Jennifer is the proud mother of a son who is a Junior in High School.



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Kristi Nate
dIRECTOR
Kristi has a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Bethel College.  She has twelve years of elementary education experience in the primary grades.  In addition, Kristi has over fifteen years of preschool teaching experience in weekly preschool as well as weekend church ministries.  She has an extensive background in curriculum development from several preschools in northern Indiana.  Kristi is the mother of four adult children, two boys and two girls. 
Krystalyn Mondy
TEACHER
​Krystalyn first joined HIS Small Wonders Preschool in the summer of 2019.

Krystalyn loves helping children learn and grow, serving on the Children’s Ministry staff at her church, in addition to teaching at HSW.

​Krystalyn enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, three children, and beagle in her spare time.





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Note: HSW also has three other assistant teachers who will guide your child towards a brighter future.

Our Core Values

We believe that education, especially of young children, must be fun in order to instill in them a love of learning and a curiosity to know more. Play should not be separate from learning. If children learn to create, play, and have fun, they will develop a strong foundation on which all future learning can be built. What an awesome responsibility we have to our future and the children who comprise it! HIS Small Wonders Preschool truly believes in the power of play through exploration, creativity, imagination, faith, and love.
​Encouraging children to reach as far as they can and dream as big as the sky, ​will build a strong foundation one brick at a time.