ATONEMENT LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL

Carmen Fryman Director  |  carmenfryman@gmail.com  |  614.451.5212

Atonement Lutheran Preschool is, above all, a Christian preschool. We talk about God and Jesus, we pray, and the children attend chapel once a week. Saying that, we have served families from over 35 countries speaking more than 30 different languages. We are mindful and careful to respect the beliefs of others and offer alternative activities for children whose parents do not wish them to attend chapel time.


We are a "Play Based" preschool. That means forms and worksheets are not part of our daily activities. Decades of research in developmental psychology shows play is the most effective way for young children to learn, develop social skills, and regulate their emotions. The teacher's most important function is to facilitate play. There the teachers are actively engaged and can organically insert academic learning directly into the child's play. 

  • Licensed for children 3 years old and up who are potty trained
  • Licensed by Ohio Department of Job and Family Services since 1989
  • Regulated and inspected annually by ODJFS, City of Columbus Public Health Department, and the City of Columbus Division of Fire
  • All staff has BCII and FBI background checks, medical exams, immunizations, and education records on file
  • Class size is kept small
  • Part-time and full-time preschool available with options for before and after care if needed

2024-2025 Atonement Lutheran Preschool Calendar

These are preliminary dates. We will add further special events-especially field trips to the calendar as we are able to schedule them.


August 16 (F)                                                                                  Last Day of Summer Camp

August 17 (Sa)                                                                               Backyard Bash- 10AM-11:30AM (bounce houses, food, fun)

August 17 (Sa)                                                                      ESL Adult Class Assessments 10 am - noon

August 19-23                                                                         Building closed for deep cleaning

August 26 – Sept. 2                                                        Teacher work week and Home Visits

August 29 (Th)                                                                     Open House/Parent Orientation (6:30 – 7:45 pm)

September 2 (M)                                                                 Labor Day Holiday – NO SCHOOL

September 3 & 4 (T/W)                                                    First days of class (depends on your child’s schedule)

September 13 (F)                                                               Meet the Teachers Messy Play Night (6 – 8 pm)

October 7 (M)                                                                       Literacy Night and Classroom Visits (6:30 – 7:45 pm)

October 18 (F)                                                                            Fall Picture Day

October 26 (Sa)                                                                  Atonement Trunk-or-Treat

November 5 (T)                                                                  NO SCHOOL – Parent/Teacher Conferences (Election Day)

November 17 (Su)                                                             Chili Cook-Off and Pie Auction

November 26 (T)                                                             ALPS Thanksgiving Feast (6:00 pm)

November 27-29 (W-F)                                             NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break

December 3 (T)                                                                 Columbus Speech and Hearing Screenings

December 20 (F)                                                               Christmas Party 11:30 – 12:15 Early Dismissal at 12:15 pm

                                                                                                                           NO LUNCH; NO PM CARE

December 23 -January 5                                       Winter Break – Christmas Holiday – NO SCHOOL

January 6 (M)                                                                    School resumes

January 20 (M)                                                                  NO SCHOOL – MLK, Jr. Day

January 26-February 1                                           National Lutheran Schools Spirit Week

February 3 – 7                                                                    ALPS Grandparent’s Week

February 7 (F)                                                                    Multicultural Night and Talent Show

February 17 (M)                                                                 NO SCHOOL – President’s Day (Parent/Teacher Conferences)

March (Date TBA)                                                        First annual Health and Wellness Night

April 17-23 (TH-W)                                                      Spring Break – NO SCHOOL – Happy Easter!!

May 3 (F)                                                                              ART HOP 2025 – End of Year Art Show!!  Mark your calendar!

May 22 (TH)                                                                        Last Day of Regular Classes

May 23 (F)                                                                              Graduation and Games (10:00 am-noon)

                                                                                                                                       Families arrive with children at 10:00 am

May 26-30                                                                           Building closed for deep cleaning

June 2 & 3                                                                             Summer Camp set up

June 4                                                                                           ALPS PALS Summer Camp 2025 Begins

          


 

**Potential field trips:  Firemen Visit (Sept.); Pumpkin Patch (Oct.); OSU Dairy Barn (winter), 

UA Lane Rd. Library (Mar.)



Snow plus children equals fun for all!

Pictures were taken during National Lutheran School Spirit Week.