Messiah Lutheran Preschool
Messiah Lutheran Preschool opened its doors in September 2003. This Christian school was founded on the love of God in Jesus Christ and seeks to demonstrate that redeeming love through the instruction and care of the children entrusted to our safekeeping. To that end, Messiah Lutheran Preschool will love unconditionally, serve and care for each child enrolled in our program. Messiah Lutheran Preschool admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin. Messiah Lutheran Preschool has been re-accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) in 2014. NLSA is a rigorous national accrediting process designed to evaluate schools based on their unique purpose as Lutheran schools. It helps schools evaluate not only the quality of the academics and programs, but also most importantly the spiritual dimension of the school. Additionally, MLPS has been nominated for Exemplary status by the Southeastern District. MSDE Logo Messiah Lutheran Preschool is licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Development's Office of Child Care. Messiah Lutheran Preschool meets or exceeds all applicable state requirements for facility and staff, including the Medication Administration and Emergency Preparedness requirements. Additionally, Messiah Lutheran Preschool holds a Private Educational Institution License. This license is administered by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. excels Messiah Lutheran Preschool participates in the Maryland Excels voluntary quality rating and improvement program and has reached a check level of 2. Maryland EXCELS awards ratings to registered family child care providers, licensed child care centers and public pre-K programs that meet increasingly higher standards of quality in key areas. Maryland EXCELS is a voluntary program designed to increase parent and provider awareness of the elements of high quality early care and education, to recognize and support providers who are meeting those standards, and to educate families and the community about the importance of high quality child care.
