Our mission
Our mission is to be, in conjunction with Transfiguration Lutheran Church, a warm, loving, healthy, and stimulating environment for our community. As children of God, we teach and model positive self-image, individuality, independence, and respect of others rights and properties. Children will be offered the opportunity to grow and develop spiritually, cognitively, emotionally, and physically. Each child learns of his/her own self-worth through seeing his/her individual importance in the eyes of the caregivers and of God while also learning the importance of others and respecting their rights.
Our history
Founded in 1985, Transfiguration Lutheran Church observed a need for quality, Christian, early-childhood education in our community and started TLC ELC to help meet that need. With continued growth, TLC ELC added programs to continue to meet the needs of families in their community.
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1990
Started toddler program
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1992
Accredited through the National Association of Educators of Young Children (NAEYC) since 1992
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1994
Started an infant program
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1999
Started a private kindergarten
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2001
Became an official Ministry of Transfiguration Lutheran Church
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2004
Renovation of Transfiguration Lutheran Church, and TLC ELC
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2009
Completed new accreditation standards
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2013
Completed 4-Star Parent Aware accelerated, accredited rating
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2019
All teachers trained in TSGold using the scholarship from the Schulz Family Foundation
Making nutrition our priority
A nutritious diet is important for children to aid in their growth and development. A variety of healthy foods is the key to a healthy and balanced diet for kids. A healthy diet includes:
whole grains
fruits & vegetables
dairy
proteins
healthy oils
water
“TLC ELC strives to provide nutritious meals and snacks as a foundation for their kids to learn and grow. Providing the nutritional knowledge to support TLC has been a rewarding experience for over a decade.”
— Mercedes Delgehausen, MPH, RD
our accreditations
kind words
““TLC has felt like home for me for 30 years! I attended the center as a child and always felt that the staff were so welcoming and friendly. When we found out that we were starting a family, there was no question that we wanted our daughter to attend TLC. All of the staff are so attentive to our daughter’s development, and we look forward to watching her learn and grow at TLC!”
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Read our FAQs
Do you have questions about TLC ELC and how we do things around here? Check out our FAQs for more information.
schedule a tour
The best way to learn more is to schedule a tour of our facilities. We’ll get to know your family, show you around our facility, and answer your questions.
