Conejo Valley's finest
Preschool & Early Childhood Center
The journey begins here.
About Us
Our Mission
King of Glory Preschool is a community service ministry of King of Glory Lutheran Church in Newbury Park, California. Founded in 1991, our beautiful facility was constructed specifically to house the preschool. In this child-centered, nurturing environment, children develop physical, social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and creative skills, providing them with a positive attitude about life and learning.
Philosophy & Goals
At King of Glory we value children for who they are, not for what they know or what they can do. We demonstrate this by listening to them, recognizing their efforts, and providing opportunities for each child to feel successful.
We strive to build a "language rich" environment to ensure that young children gain the verbal skills necessary to communicate feelings, thoughts, and needs. We promote creative adventure with language by exposing our students to the best of early childhood literature, and encouraging their own imaginative use of language.
Our Curriculum
Our program is carefully planned to help each child build a creative and healthy self-image, to develop empathy for others, and to develop critical thinking skills necessary for everyday living. Although our schedule is dictated by the needs and interests of our students.
At King of Glory we provide a climate in which children can explore their world at their own pace. Through "hands-on" activity centers, and experiences, children are encouraged to discover answers, properties, relationships, skills, and concepts for themselves.
Meet the Team
Ms. Ruthie
Mrs. Charlene
Mrs. Charlene
My name is Ms. Ruthie. I am the Assistant Director and Lead Teacher in Room 5. I have been a part of the King of Glory Preschool family for over 20 years. The best part of being a Teacher is seeing all the children grow and blossom everyday.
Mrs. Charlene
Mrs. Charlene
Mrs. Charlene
My name is Charlene and I earned my Associate degree from Moorpark college, and have been working in the field of early childhood development for 35 years. I have been married for 43 years, and have one daughter and a grandson who is also a student at KOG preschool. In my spare time I enjoy spending time and traveling with my family.
Ms. Jacki
Mrs. Charlene
Mrs. Amanda
My name is Jacki, and I have been passionate about teaching preschoolers for quite some time. I have been working at King of Glory since 2017. My favorite activities to teach the kids are circle time, art, and story time. Outside of the classroom I enjoy going to Starbucks with my two daughters Heather and Brittney. When the weather is sunny, I love driving to the beach!
Mrs. Amanda
Ms. Shannon - Director
Mrs. Amanda
Hello, my name is Mrs. Amanda. I received my AS in Child Development from Moorpark College and my BA in Early Childhood Studies from California State University, Channel Islands. I've been working at King of Glory for the last 6 years, and for 6 years before coming to KOG I managed an in home childcare center named "Miss Bea's". I'm marri
Hello, my name is Mrs. Amanda. I received my AS in Child Development from Moorpark College and my BA in Early Childhood Studies from California State University, Channel Islands. I've been working at King of Glory for the last 6 years, and for 6 years before coming to KOG I managed an in home childcare center named "Miss Bea's". I'm married and live with my husband, dog, and cat. My favorite part of teaching is watching the children have that "aha" moment and the lightbulb go off and they've learned a new skill that they didn't think they were capable of.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Ms. Lindsay
Ms. Shannon - Director
Ms. Shannon - Director
Hi, my name is Lindsay! I've been working with children for 10 years and currently a student myself. I started as a gymnastics coach, and even developed a program for children with special needs. I worked in the ABA field for three years and I also worked at a home preschool and daycare as a teacher and assistant director. I am honored t
Hi, my name is Lindsay! I've been working with children for 10 years and currently a student myself. I started as a gymnastics coach, and even developed a program for children with special needs. I worked in the ABA field for three years and I also worked at a home preschool and daycare as a teacher and assistant director. I am honored to be a part of the KOG team and am so excited to be the lead teacher for Room 3 our 2.5-3 year olds. I love focusing on the children and their different needs so they can love learning just as much as I did. I am so excited to spend this school year with your kids! With love and respect to all I just know we are going to have the best year yet!
Ms. Shannon - Director
Ms. Shannon - Director
Ms. Shannon - Director
My name is Shannon and I am the Director of King of Glory Preschool. I have been an Early Childhood Educator for almost 30 years. I have an Associate degree in Child Development, Bachelor's degree in Child Development as well as my Program Director Permit from the State of California. My passion has always been children and families. I a
My name is Shannon and I am the Director of King of Glory Preschool. I have been an Early Childhood Educator for almost 30 years. I have an Associate degree in Child Development, Bachelor's degree in Child Development as well as my Program Director Permit from the State of California. My passion has always been children and families. I am so very lucky to be the Director of King of Glory Preschool. The connection between the Teachers, children and families is priceless. It takes a village to run a school and I have an amazing village.
Mrs. Aurora
Mrs. Aurora
Mrs. Aurora
Hello, I am Mrs. Aurora! I have been working with children as a babysitter and occasional fulltime nanny for 7 years. Now I am nearing my 3rd year as a preschool teacher. All together I've worked with children for 9 years and I love it more and more as the time goes on. My passion is teaching emotional and social development and KOG is su
Hello, I am Mrs. Aurora! I have been working with children as a babysitter and occasional fulltime nanny for 7 years. Now I am nearing my 3rd year as a preschool teacher. All together I've worked with children for 9 years and I love it more and more as the time goes on. My passion is teaching emotional and social development and KOG is such a perfect place for that! I'm so thrilled to be able to work at such an amazing place.
Mrs. Lisa
Mrs. Aurora
Mrs. Aurora
My name is Lisa, and I am the teacher in Room 2. I am so excited to be teaching at King of Glory Preschool this year. I have been working with preschool age children for over 20 years. The best part of my job is watching all of the children learn and grow each and every day. My husband and I have recently moved to beautiful Thousand Oaks.
My name is Lisa, and I am the teacher in Room 2. I am so excited to be teaching at King of Glory Preschool this year. I have been working with preschool age children for over 20 years. The best part of my job is watching all of the children learn and grow each and every day. My husband and I have recently moved to beautiful Thousand Oaks. We have four adult children and a very high energy dog! In my spare time I enjoy traveling, walking our dog, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.
Mrs. Lauren
Mrs. Aurora
Mrs. Lauren
My name is Lauren, and I am the office manager here at KOG preschool. I have worked with children since I was 12 years old at a church nursery. Prior to working at KOG I was working for CVUSD as a paraeducator working with children with special needs. I am currently a student myself finishing my degree of Bachelors in Educational studies.
My name is Lauren, and I am the office manager here at KOG preschool. I have worked with children since I was 12 years old at a church nursery. Prior to working at KOG I was working for CVUSD as a paraeducator working with children with special needs. I am currently a student myself finishing my degree of Bachelors in Educational studies. I live in Moorpark with my husband and 2 boys ages 10 and 3. I went to KOG Preschool myself as a child and am so excited to be working here and have my son here as well. I love seeing the children and their happy faces on the yard each morning and getting to know each and every one of them.
Ms. Jackie
Ms. Jackie
Mrs. Lauren
My name is Jackie, I have 20 years expirience teaching preschool. I got my Early Childhood Degree from Bright Horizons University. I love being able to be a part of watching these kiddos grow and learn. I am a mother of two boys, Brandon (32) and Jason (24), they have both been such an inspiration for me becoming a teacher.
Ms. D
Ms. Jackie
Mrs. Jill
My name is Deborist and the kiddo call me Ms. D. I have been actively involved in early childhood education for over 30 years. My undergraduate degree was in performance studies, I graduated from UC Berkley, and went on for my post graduate studies at Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena. My Master's degree us in Marriage and Family Therapy.
My name is Deborist and the kiddo call me Ms. D. I have been actively involved in early childhood education for over 30 years. My undergraduate degree was in performance studies, I graduated from UC Berkley, and went on for my post graduate studies at Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena. My Master's degree us in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am continuing my education and pursuing my doctoral studies. My goal with your children is to keep them safe, secure and loved, and have joy in their days with me.
Mrs. Jill
Ms. Jackie
Mrs. Jill
My name is Mrs. Jill, I have been an early childhood educator for over 15 years. I began my journey with educating children, owning and operating a fully licensed home childcare center, then moved into private preschool. I'm excited to begin my next journey here at King of Glory! I love teaching children how to be the most successful, confident, and happy person they can be.