https://www.gracechristianed.org/preschool daily 0.75 2026-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6a2db9952a503d9d5a16a3/403dbb26-62b8-4484-90f9-84608b32daad/307650565_753155482626503_5645657390779773795_n.jpg Early Childhood Education PS/PK Three young boys standing on a colorful classroom rug, holding yellow drawings, with educational posters on the wall and play kitchen in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6a2db9952a503d9d5a16a3/ac3a04dc-6bcf-4ad0-951e-126a3cce595c/310729262_768295111112540_4613961214485309344_n.jpg Early Childhood Education PS/PK Six young children playing and building a tall tower with large, colorful plastic blocks in a classroom decorated with educational posters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6a2db9952a503d9d5a16a3/725f578d-a037-4c2a-9b5f-2df857ff75f5/312470682_783071959634855_5700804587238281194_n.jpg Early Childhood Education PS/PK A group of young children gathered around a woman who is carving a pumpkin outdoors in a grassy area with fallen leaves. 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We provide a Christ-centered education and small class sizes, where children grow academically, socially, and spiritually through hands-on learning and creative play. Why do families choose Grace? Daily Bible lessons and character-building activities Our classes are intentionally small so that every student gets the support and guidance they need Daily opportunities for creative play, projects, and interactive learning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6a2db9952a503d9d5a16a3/5e92ce45-69bf-4233-8bb5-895f6b483eed/1000006491.jpg HOME https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6a2db9952a503d9d5a16a3/86de2916-2955-42cb-b2a9-67d8e3a986d6/Pre-K+Class+photo.JPG HOME https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6a2db9952a503d9d5a16a3/94bff91d-50c4-4edc-af78-00043f05dbe8/school+kids.jpg HOME https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6a2db9952a503d9d5a16a3/71613601-320d-4da8-8d88-f4ab11f78e00/K+through+2.jpg HOME https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6a2db9952a503d9d5a16a3/0b3472c5-17c5-4923-b294-4bf3e0bb479b/FTP.jpg HOME https://www.gracechristianed.org/contact-us daily 0.75 2026-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6a2db9952a503d9d5a16a3/e23ddf30-d304-4141-8133-0bf07e6a24b0/connor+phone.jpg Contact Us - Let’s Connect. Please don’t wait, it’s never too late to connect! Submit the interest form below to get in touch with us TODAY. If you’d rather send us a message through email or leave a voicemail, we will be sure to respond. We can set up a tour and meet and greet at your convenience. We can’t wait to hear from you and welcome you to our family here at GCEC. gracechristianed@gmail.com (724)-330-5123 Address: 420 California Drive Coal Center, PA 15423 Facebook Keep Scrolling, Sign Up Below!! https://www.gracechristianed.org/testimonials daily 0.75 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6a2db9952a503d9d5a16a3/bec17f73-ea58-4a2d-b952-42272b829dca/gradu.jpg Testimonials - What Parents have to Say… “My son attended GCEC as a preschooler and Kindergartener. The intimate class size and nurturing environment has been truly a gift from God. He started this year being barely able to write his name, and by mid-year became a budding reader! What cannot be measured is the spiritual foundation that has been fostered. The love of Jesus is a daily part of the classroom, and to me that is priceless.” “Highly recommend! Great school and caring teachers! My son learned so much his years here.” “Grace Christian is a wonderful place for children to learn. Not only do they learn academics but they learn about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. My granddaughter attends school there daily and “loves” her school. The school is a bright, happy, loving place for children to be.” “Loving, caring staff within a wonderful church. What more can you ask for?” https://www.gracechristianed.org/our-team daily 0.75 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6a2db9952a503d9d5a16a3/1590513339299-9BS01O08AXU8IA9IXPQL/Renee+Bio+picture.jpg Our Team - Renee Heckler, Christian Ed Director Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6a2db9952a503d9d5a16a3/876d2b57-5b29-42a8-970c-6b52813c56eb/sherry+bio.jpg Our Team - Sherry Hixenbaugh Preschool Teacher Miss Sherry is our Preschool Teacher. She has been with us since 2018. She graduated from Point Park University in 2013 with an early childhood education degree. She has been working with Grace Christian Education Center since its opening in 2018. Before working for Grace Christian, she worked for KinderCare Learning Center for five years as their preschool teacher. Miss Sherry is a mother to her son Domanic and has a dog named Layla. She likes to read, listen to music, and watch movies in her free time. 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Our Vision at Grace Christian Education Center is to provide a Faith based, nurturing learning environment that will teach Christian values and enable children to grow academically, spiritually, socially and physically. Our Mission Statements: To provide a Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum with a Christian focus to enable children to grow in their knowledge of God To incorporate STEM Learning Concepts into our curriculum To employ nurturing, Christian staff to serve as role models To partner and establish relationships with parents, key personnel of Grace Church, members of Grace Church Congregation, the surrounding communities, and any other stakeholders interested in the education, health, and welfare of the children we serve Education Philosophy At Grace Christian Education Center, we will provide a balance of structured, biblical, child-directed, and STEM-focused curriculum. We place high value on teaching children about God, and an emphasis on Christian values is presented throughout our programs. STEM concepts will be incorporated in order to provide children with the opportunity to apply knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. We also recognize the importance of play in early childhood, and children will be encouraged to use their creativity, develop social skills, and participate in hands-on activities in the classrooms. Our Before and After School program will guide students to think, reason, solve conflicts, ask questions, and experiment to build upon what they already know. Our goal and the end of each day is to offer a program that meets both the academic and spiritual needs of every child.