Connection to Church, Connection to History
First Lutheran Children’s Program – A Brief History
The Preschool at First Lutheran Church was established in 1970 with Gloria DePalma as Director. We began with an enrollment of 20 children ages 4 and 5. Today, 60 children attend the Toddler and Preschool programs alone. The School Age Care program was started in 1989 under the direction of Miriam Englund to meet the ever-growing demands of working parents. It began with attendance of 25 youth and has reached a current enrollment of 55 youth in the Before and After Care Program. Today, FLCP offers enrichment programs through the school year meeting the developmental needs of children ages 12 months to 12 years, as well as a Christian-based camp during the summer months.
First Lutheran Children’s Programs provides a safe, creative environment for children and youth, from toddlers to pre-teens. Through a diverse program and provided by trained staff, First Lutheran Children’s Programs seeks to help each child achieve his/her potential in terms of emotional development, physical well-being, social and spiritual growth. We are serious about First Lutheran’s educational ministry. But, our intent is to provide a fun-filled experience. We believe that children learn best when they are involved, experiencing and having fun. To this end, the Program provides many fun, varied experiences that are developmentally appropriate for their ages.
As Christian ministries of First Lutheran Church, The First Lutheran Children’s Programs (toddlers, preschool, school age care and summer day camp) promote a safe, secure, and enriching experience for both children and staff. Our Programs provided an environment in which children can explore, experience, and enrich their lives. Children will be heard, listened to, valued and appreciated as unique individuals. The program will strive to meet the community, family, children and staff’s needs.
- TODDLER PROGRAM (12 months – 2 years old)
- PRESCHOOL PROGRAM (3 – 4 years old)
- PRE-K PROGRAM (4 – 5 years old)
- SCHOOL AGE (Kindergarten – 5th Grade)
- SUMMER CAMP (Kindergarten – 8th Grade)
Contact
Sherryl Eastman, Director
Beth Rovnak, Business Manager
P: 207-605-5576 (tours & enrollment)
P: 207-797-2260 (general information)
e: flcpinfo@firstlutheranportland.org
Bulletin Board
%########################### % —Summer Day Camp Registration is now OPEN. Please refer to our Summer Day Camp page for more details and the registration link. Week 8 is now FULL. %########################### % — Current Family Registration for Fall 2026 has begun. Please look for the registration link in your brightwheel feed or in a Constant Contact email dated March 18. %########################### % — General Public Registration for Fall 2026 will begin at 9 AM on March 27. Be on the lookout for an email with the registration link! Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to full time (Monday thru Friday) registrations. Contact us at 207-605-5576 for more information. %########################## % ALL of our programs will be CLOSED on April 20-24 for our Spring Break. %###########################
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Our Hours
Monday – Friday
7:30am – 5:30pm
(Toddler, PS and Pre-K)
7:00am – 8:45am
(before school)
3:30pm – 5:30pm
(after school)
7:00am – 5:30pm
(summer day camp)
