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Early Childhood Education

Our students are taught to view the world through a Christian lens that guides them to share Jesus’ love with those around them and live according to Biblical ideals. We desire to meet the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of students in an environment where they grow to KNOW Him, SHARE Him, and SERVE Him. We welcome you to join the Trinity Family!


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Trinity Lutheran School Early Childhood Education programs are open to children of all faiths from age 18 months through age 5. Trinity Lutheran School's Early Childhood Education programs are fully accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation Commission, approved by the Nebraska State Department of Education, and licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Our office may be reached at 402-466-1800, please follow the prompts for the Early Childhood Education line.

Or, email us at schoolinfo@trinityoflincoln.org.

Our Early Childhood Classes

At Trinity Lutheran School, we value each child as a unique creation of God. It is our privilege to guide the cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual development of your child while they learn, relax, and play in our care. Teachers engage in meaningful play and developmentally appropriate activities with our students to help them learn about the world God has given us and help develop school readiness skills.  We know a partnership between your family and your child's teacher is essential in the growth, development, and well-being of your child. We value this partnership with you. Families are invited to participate in classroom activities, school events, and field trips, as well as weekly chapel services.

Our Bumblebee class is open to toddlers beginning at age 18 months. Our toddler program is a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where your child can learn and grow. We instill in your child the knowledge of God's love for them.  Toddlers are introduced to letters, numbers, colors, shapes, and more. Full-time and part-time enrollment options are available.

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  • We are BOTH an Elementary School and an Early Childhood Education program. Our Elementary School offers Kindergarten through Fifth grade. Our ECE has four class levels: Bumblebees (ages 18 months to age 2 years); Butterflies (ages 2 to 3 years); Preschool (age 3 years as of July 31 of the current year and must be potty-trained); Pre-Kindergarten (age 4 years as of July 31 of the current year).

  • Our school hours are 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Friday.

    Before and after care hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Before and after care is included in the cost of our ECE programs and is available for an an additional fee for those in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

    Childcare is available on some non-school days. Openings are limited to the first 40 applicants.

  • Our Elementary and Early Childhood programs are fully accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation commission and approved by the Nebraska Department of Education. Our ECE program is also licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

  • We are conveniently located in central Lincoln at 1200 North 56th Street, between Holdrege and Vine streets, next to Lincoln Lutheran Middle & Senior High School.  Our school was built in 1956 and and an addition was added in 1995. Our expansive outdoor play area features a gaga ball pit, soccer field, baseball diamond, numerous play structures, play areas designated specifically for our younger students, and an outdoor classroom.

  • Our name and heritage is Lutheran, but our students come from all faith backgrounds. We don’t require you to be Lutheran or a member of a Lutheran church to attend our school. Students of all backgrounds and denominations are welcome to attend Trinity.

  • Trinity Lutheran School is a proud member of the Lutheran Schools of Lincoln. The Lutheran Schools of Lincoln comprises five private, Christian schools - four elementary and one middle/high school - that work collectively to equip students from Kindergarten through 12th grade with a high quality, Christ-centered education and a close-knit, supportive community for their families.

  • Trinity Lutheran School was the first Lutheran school in Lincoln, Nebraska and has faithfully served families in Lincoln for more than 140 years. Originally founded on March 15, 1882 by Pastor H. Frinke, the first pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran School began with only two students. In the first ten years of Trinity Lutheran School, 202 students graduated. Our teachers have been certified according to State of Nebraska Standards since 1918. Trinity Lutheran School was originally located downtown on the same campus as Trinity Lutheran Church. The current facility was dedicated in 1964. Trinity’s Early Childhood Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten classes were added in 1978, followed by the Extended School Day Before and After School Program in 1995. Our All-Day Summer Camp Program was added in 1997 and our Toddler Program was added in 2005. Click here to learn more ore about Trinity's history.

  • Trinity Lutheran School utilizes Standard Response Protocol (SRP) in response to natural disasters and emergency situations. SRP incorporates core language and actions to efficiently respond to emergencies, while also providing latitude to respond appropriately based on information specific to the incident at hand. Various drills are held throughout the school year to practice responses to emergency situations. Our staff participates in school safety training sessions throughout the school year as we constantly evaluate ways of ensuring our school is a safe place for our families and faculty.

Trinity Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.