Kinder 4 Welcome

Welcome to CCA Kinder 4

 

From the Head of School:

Dear  Parents,

Welcome to Cooper Christian Academy’s Kinder 4 program—a joyful beginning to your child’s learning journey. In this Christ-centered environment, children discover the wonder of God’s world through play, creativity, and foundational academics. Our caring teachers will nurture hearts and minds, helping each child grow in confidence, character, and a love for learning.

We are honored to partner with your family as your child takes these first exciting steps toward Kinder 4 and beyond.

With blessings,

Steve Bowers | Head of School

Cooper Christian Academy

What Makes CCA Kinder 4 Special?

  1. Integrated Christian worldview + academic rigor
    • CCA’s mission is: “to provide a strong academic program and Christian education in an environment that honors God.”
    • Biblical teachings are integrated throughout the curriculum (daily Bible lessons, weekly chapel, Scripture, and Christian character woven in).
    • For young learners like our Kinder 4 students, this means not just “skills for school” but development of character, faith, and mindset alongside academic skills.
  2. Small class sizes & personalized attention
    • The Kinder 4 student-teacher ratio will be 13 to 1, with a maximum class size of 13, and no more than two classes per grade level.
    • For a kinder 4 program, smaller classes mean more opportunities for interactive, hands-on work and early interventions/strengths identification.
  3. Holistic development: spiritual, intellectual, physical, social
    • Our CCA vision states: “We will diligently teach and nurture each student to help them develop spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially, thereby giving them a firm foundation for a bright hope-filled future.”
    • For the early years, this means readiness isn’t just “can they hold a pencil?” but “are they growing socially, physically (fine/gross motor), emotionally, and spiritually?”
    • In our Fine Arts program, we emphasize art, music, and P.E. (physical education) even in Kinder 4.
  4. Community, parental partnership, and extended vision
    • CCA emphasizes partnering with Christian families so that “the values being formed in your home” are reinforced at school.
    • We will be in our brand-new campus on a 12-acre site by Fall 2026.
  5. Strong foundational curriculum and structure
    • CCA Kinder 4 uses Bob Jones University Press curriculum for all subjects.
    • We have a clear admissions process even for younger grades, which calls attention to students’ readiness.
    • Learning at CCA Kinder 4 looks like:
      • Morning Circle – Bible Time
      • Phonics & Early Literacy
      • Math & Manipulative Play
      • Creative Arts & Fine Motor Skills
      • Science & Exploration
      • Social & Dramatic Play
      • Gross Motor/Outdoor Play
      • Character & Faith Integration
      • Special Days & Enrichment
    • We emphasize play and recess: kids receive at least two 20-minute recesses per day, plus nap time in the afternoon.
    • These features are particularly important in a Kinder 4 context because this allows us to balance structured academic introduction and developmentally appropriate play and movement.

What makes the “Kinder 4” age experience especially strong here:

  • CCA is building its early elementary program carefully (small size, adding grades, new campus in progress), and we are able to offer more individual attention and flexibility than larger, more established programs might, at that age.
  • Our integrated Christian worldview means that for a 4-year-old, learning is already being framed in terms of identity, relationship, character, not just “pre-K to kindergarten readiness” but “who I am in Christ” + “what I can learn”.
  • Our structured curriculum, which focuses on play, movement, and fine arts, means a good balance for that transitional age (4-5 year olds) who are moving from preschool-style exploration toward more structured learning.
  • CCA’s emphasis on family partnership means that children and parents are entering a community rather than just a “drop‐off” classroom, impacting our students greatly, where social, emotional, and relational development matter a lot.