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"Play is often talked about
as if it were a relief from
serious learning. But for
children play is serious
learning. Play is really the
work ​of childhood."
​- Fred Roge
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About Us

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Shadow Hills Preschool has been a ministry of Shadow Hills Presbyterian Church for over 60 years.  We serve our community as a non-profit early childhood education program licensed by the State of California (License #191202062).  

Our preschool program is designed to give children the opportunity to experience the joy of learning. We invite your child to grow and develop in a stimulating and caring environment at a natural pace and to discover his or her own self. We want children to develop a positive self-image to carry with them throughout their lives. It is important that children know they are lovable and of infinite worth.  
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​Our curriculum is play-based and seeks to encourage child development across the five domains: creative, emotional, social, physical, and cognitive to ensure a focus on the whole child in preparation for the next level of their education as well as their life ahead.  Studies show the preschool experiences allow children to adjust better when making the transition to Kindergarten and elementary level education.  American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes the advantages of a good preschool program for growing children. 

We want the preschool experience to be a positive one for you and your child.  We are aware of the love and encouragement required to maintain a high quality program and we strive towards that goal daily.  We invite you to visit and observe our program.  It is our intention to help parents feel secure in knowing our child is enrolled in a valuable program and surrounded by love and understanding.  We are proud of our school, and welcome you to come and visit.


​What's in Your Backpack?
By Dr. Jean Feldman

What’s in your backpack?
It’s empty.
Where’s your work?
Did you just play?


When I built with blocks
I learned about shapes.
I balanced and shared-
Our skyscraper was great.


I played in the windy house
And talked with my friends.
I rocked a baby
And played pretend


In science I observed,
Guessed, and experimented, too.
The same things grown up
Scientists do.


Art was messy.
I created and explored.
I solved my own problem
When I spilled glue on the floor.


My fingers got a work out
With puzzles and clay.
Those same muscles
Will help me write one day.


Out on the playground
I ran like the wind.
I learned to take turns
And helped a hurt friend.


Story time is what
I always like best.
I can use my imagination
And give my body a rest.


I sang and danced-
Learned a finger play, too.
I answered questions
And said, “Please” and “Thank you.”


There will be time
For worksheets and tests,
But talking and playing
Is how I learn best.


​I love to go to school.
I’m glad I’m me.
An empty backpack
Means I’m learning, you see!
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  • Activities
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