Little Lambs Preschool

Three-Year-Old Class: Children must be 3 years old prior to September 1st 2025 to enroll in the 2025/2026 class. Child must be potty trained to attend.

Four-Year-Old Class: Children must be 4 years old prior to September 1st, 2025 to enroll in the 2025/2026 class.

Tuition: Tuition is $135 per month for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Enrollment Fee: An enrollment fee of $50 is due with the application.

Physical Required: A physical is required to attend the first day of school.

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year begins January 28th at 8:00am. Check back for a link to register to be posted on this page and the Crossroads social media pages. If you have any questions, please email our Director, Lisa, at [email protected] or fill out the form below.

Daily Activities: Little Lambs provides snack time every day, large motor activities on an inclusive playground or in the gym, and twice a week holds a non-denominational Jesus Time.

School Year: Our school year begins the first Tuesday in September after Labor Day and ends mid-May. We match District 52’s holidays.

Staff Regulations: The staff follows D.C.F.S. regulations, has had proper first aid & CPR training, background checks and teaching certificates.

Security: Little Lambs Preschool is a securely locked facility.

Food Allergies: We do not serve peanut nor peanut-butter foods at snack time.
Families are welcome to supply the school snack due to any dietary needs.

Policies & Handbook: A school handbook is issued at our parent meeting (the Wednesday prior to Labor Day) with our policies and a calendar of important dates.

We are currently searching for our next preschool director. If you would like to apply or learn more about the role, click here.

I work in the 4-year-old classroom, and I just completed my seventh year here at Little Lambs. I started out subbing here and became very passionate about working with children! I love helping them grow academically, emotionally, and spiritually. In the past, I worked at resorts doing various children’s programs and activities, volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club, and interned at Disney World. I graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s degree. In my spare time I enjoy going on bike rides, attending my children’s activities, and going to concerts with friends! I seek to create a Preschool environment filled with happiness and fun!

I’m thrilled that I’ve had the opportunity for the last several years to teach one of the three-year-old classes at Little Lambs Preschool. I love watching the kids learn and develop new skills, and I believe that kids learn best through play, exploration, songs, and finger plays. I have a bachelor’s degree in Business from Eastern Illinois University and worked at Caterpillar for five years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. I then began working at Crossroads GMC as Nursery Director, and eventually full time as Assistant the Pastors. I’ve been employed by Crossroads Global Methodist Church for over 25 years, and am blessed that I get to teach preschool, in addition to my other duties at Crossroads. My husband and I have two grown children, a daughter and a son, as well as several pets. In my spare time, I enjoy crocheting and other crafts, reading, playing my saxophone in the Peoria Pops Orchestra, and playing handbells for Crossroads Ringers.

I absolutely love teaching the 3’s classes here at Little Lambs Preschool. I have always loved working with young children and teaching preschool has been such a blessing! I grew up in Bloomington-Normal, but I now live in Washington with my husband, our 4 kids, and our many pets. I got my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with a Special Education Letter of Approval from Illinois State University. In the past, I taught kindergarten and 3rd grade reading. Before coming back to teaching, I was a stay-at-home mom.
I try to spend lots of time outside with my kids, but also love reading a good book, crocheting, or watching a favorite show. I love volunteering at Vacation Bible School during the summer. I have also discovered a new passion in mission work and travel with a group from Crossroads to Guatemala to work with kids through a program called “Corazón de los Niños.”

I am a teacher in one of the 4-year-old classrooms. I have been a preschool teacher for 9 years, this is my 3rd year with Little Lambs. I have been married to my husband, Kurt for 32 years. We have 4 boys, 2 of which are married, and we have 3 grandsons. We recently became empty nesters! We also have a Golden Retriever named Daisy. In my spare time, I enjoy scrapbooking, reading, and spending time with friends and with my growing family. I have an associate degree and a certificate of Early Childhood Education from Illinois Central College. Some experiences I’ve had with children include: being a stay-at-home mom for many years, a lead preschool teacher for 9 years, an assistant in a preschool classroom, and a teacher’s aide at a grade school. I love working with preschool-aged children and seeing their enthusiasm and eagerness to learn.

For the last several years, I have been volunteering at Little Lambs Preschool one morning a week. You might see me in the classroom interacting with the kids, making copies, doing bulletin boards, or even organizing materials. Basically, I go wherever I am needed. I have a degree in Special Education and Early Childhood. I previously taught for 18 years in the public schools, and a few years ago, I taught in one of the three-year-old classes at Little Lambs. I really enjoy my time volunteering at Little Lambs each week. It gives me a purpose and the kids bring so much sunshine to my life.