Early Education School - Hutch

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About Us

Central Christian’s Early Education School/Summer Day Camp exists to provide an excellent, safe, nurturing, Christ-centered environment where children have the opportunity to develop a love for Jesus Christ and others. It is a place to grow and develop spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally. It is our goal that parents will send their children to Central Christian with confidence that their child will be taught and cared for with Christ-like love by dedicated, professional staff.

We enroll children ages 6 weeks–6 years throughout the school year. Children ages 6 weeks–12 years are eligible for summer day camp enrollment.

The Jay & Connie Schrock Family Early Education School is operated on a non-discriminatory basis, according equal treatment to all applicants without regard to race, color, or national or ethnic origin.

Preschool

Curriculum:

We believe play-based and hands-on learning is essential to a child's development. Every class uses a themed curriculum with developmentally appropriate learning activities based on the Kansas Early Learning Standards. Abeka is used in all of our classes for teaching Bible.

Children will be guided to:

  • Talk to God every day

  • Work, play, and share with others

  • Continue to develop verbal, reading, and math skills

  • Strengthen large and fine motor skills

  • Become aware of and develop an interest in the world around them

  • Develop a sense of pride in accomplishments

  • Practice responsibility

We offer:

  • Experienced teachers and staff who love God and love kids

  • Teachers who have 16 hours of continuing education classes every year in health, safety, behavior management, child development, implementing engaging learning activities, and much more

  • Teachers and staff certified in Infant/Child CPR and First Aid

  • Hands-on and play-based learning

  • Small class size - no more than a 12:1 child/teacher ratio

Preschool

2025–2026 Academic Session Tuition and Fees

The 2025–2026 academic session begins August 13, 2025 and ends on May 15, 2026. Fees are based on 39½ weeks.

A discount is given to families with two or more children enrolled in the Jay & Connie Schrock Family Early Education School or in Child Care at Buhler MB. Ask for details.

If you have DCF/SRS or St. Francis subsidies, ask the center for the proper forms.

  • Tuition is prorated based on start date.

  • Tuition payment signup will occur during the finalization of enrollment.

Summer Day Camp

Enrollment is full-time, 5 days a week, Monday through Friday. Our Summer Day Camp hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This allows families freedom and flexibility during the summer. Children will have a safe, caring, and fun place to relax and enjoy the summer, without being locked into specific hours or days.

During summer day camp, kids will enjoy hands-on activities that focus on science, technology, engineering, art, and math. They will participate in the summer reading program, field trips, special events on campus, and outdoor learning activities.

2025 Summer Day Camp Tuition and Fees

  • The 2025 Summer Day Camp session begins May 27, 2025, and ends on August 6, 2025.

  • Fees are based on 10½ weeks.

  • A morning and afternoon snack, lunch, most field trips, and a summer camp t-shirt are included in tuition and fees.

Summer Day Camp Boys

Summer Day Camp tuition information will be updated in February 2026.

Hutchinson Staff

Sharon Kauffman

Sharon Kauffman

CCS Alum

Director of Preschool Operations

2019–Present

  • A.A. Early Childhood Education, Hesston College

  • B.S. Elementary Education, Eastern Mennonite College

  • First Aid & CPR Certified

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Brooke Price

Brooke Price

Front Desk Receptionist

2024–Present

  • B.S. Education, Emporia State University

  • First Aid & CPR Certified

Bonnie Bailey

Bonnie Bailey

Preschool Teacher

CCS Alum

2014–Present

  • A.A. Admin Asst., & A.A. Accounting, Hutchinson Community College

  • First Aid & CPR Certified

Kaylah Kauffman

Kaylah Kauffman

Preschool Teacher

2022–Present

  • A.A. Early Education, Hesston College

  • B.S. Early Education, Liberty University

  • Certificate in Special Education

  • First Aid & CPR Certified

Jessica Lawson

Jessica Lawson

Preschool and Child Care Center Food Service Coordinator

2023–Present

  • RDA (Dental Assistant Certification), Heritage College

  • CNA, Pratt Community College

  • 8 years military service

Jodie Lewis

Jodie Lewis

Preschool Teacher

2024–Present

  • A.A. Surgical Tech, Hutchinson Community College

  • First Aid & CPR Certified

Charlotte Smith

Charlotte Smith

Preschool Teacher

2021–Present

  • A.A. Early Childhood Education, Hutchinson Community College

  • First Aid & CPR Certified

Ava Walton

Ava Walton

Preschool Teacher

2023–Present

  • First Aid & CPR Certified

Sandra Mourn

Sandra Mourn

Front Desk Receptionist

2024–Present

  • B.S. Elementary Education, Sterling College

Christy Barker

Christy Barker

Afternoon Teacher

2023–Present

  • First Aid & CPR Certified

Jasmine Lamburtus

Jasmine Lamburtus

Preschool Teacher

2024–Present

  • A.A. Psychology, Hutchinson Community College

  • First Aid & CPR Certified

Theresa Lehman

Theresa Lehman

Pre-K Teacher

2018–Present

  • Associates of Applied Science, Newman University

  • First Aid & CPR Certified

Kaylah Meisenheimer

Kayla Meisenheimer

Preschool Teacher

2025–Present

  • First Aid & CPR Certified

Emily Vesper

Emily Vesper

Toddler Teacher

2022–Present

  • First Aid & CPR Certified

Kate Weve

Kate Weve

Preschool Teacher

2025–Present

  • First Aid & CPR Certified