Lakeside Presbyterian

Children’s Center

 

Our program provides children many opportunities to motivate independence and healthy self-esteem while fostering Christian values.  Skill development is encouraged through activities such as math, reading readiness, language, science and motor coordination.  Creativity and social skills are fostered through music and movement experiences, creative arts and dramatic play.
 
Our teaching staff is well qualified by education and experience in working with children of a variety of ages.  It is the goal of our staff to build self-esteem and to help the child develop satisfying relationships with people outside the home. Beginning October 2025, we will offer infant care. Spots are limited, so call today.
 
 
Teacher to Student Ratio:
Infant to 24 mo 1:4
2 year olds        1:6
 3 year olds         1:10
 4 year olds         1:12
 Pre-K          1:12
 
 

Director, La Teresa Oropeza

 

Hello, my name is La Teresa Oropeza, I am the new director here at Lakeside Presbyterian Children’s Center.  It is a privilege to be at this faith-based center as it has been a testimony for the community for over seventy years.  The staff, church and families here have been such great encouragement, such a great place to work.

I am looking forward to the new school year as we continue to educate our children not only in the academics but also planting the seeds of biblical truth. My goal as a director is to have your children ready to move on to the next level and to meet the challenge of transitioning to elementary level.  This includes all the domains of academics, social, emotional, physical and spiritual.  As early educators, we will come along parents to help your child to thrive in a school environment.

I have been in the early education field for over thirty years, during this time I have had the opportunity to teach all ages and to grow into the position of director for the last twelve years.

My door is always open, and I thank you as parents for entrusting your child’s early years here at LPCC.

 

Infants – 24 month

 
 
 Ms. Madyson is assisting with our infant care center. She has five years of early care experience, having worked most recently for two years in a preschool setting, and three years in an after-school program.  Ms. Madyson is excited about helping young children learn and grow. 
 

GUPPIES – 2 year olds

 

 

Ms. Hailey will be stepping into the Guppy Class.  She will be a teacher in training under Ms. Monica as she obtains her preschool teacher qualification education.  Our former teacher, Ms Nicole, after many years of dedicated service and care of your children announced her retirement. Ms. Nicole will be missed, but we are so happy for her and the new “chapter” in her life. 

 

DOLPHIN CLASS

2-3 year olds

 

 
 
Ms. Monica has been working at Lakeside Presbyterian Children’s Center for 30 years. She teaches the Dolphin class (2-3 years old). Ms. Monica has 21 units in Child Development from Grossmont College.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

SEA TURTLES –

3 year olds

 

 

Ms. Marissa has rejoined us as she finished her studies in early education.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

SHARKS

Pre-K class

 

 

Ms. Sarah teaches and prepares our Pre-K students for Kindergarten. She completed her higher education in Child Development.