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"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old,
he will not depart from it."
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Our school has been designed to enhance learning and to create an atmosphere that fosters educational, developmental and spiritual growth for children in Pre-K and Kindergarten. Our programs reflect our values and belief that God’s Word is the foundation of truth and that God’s love should be the model for our lives.

Children see the world through eyes of simple faith before taking on the world as adults. We strive to help you as parents develop this faith. Our mission is to reach out to children and their families by providing an environment that nurtures sound spiritual, physical, mental, social, developmental and educational needs. We strive to nurture your child's overall development process and help each child build the foundation needed for successful Christian living now and forever.

The preschool and kindergarten years are the most significant in the development of children. It represents a time when learning is swift and curiosity is at its peak.

In order for children to develop fully, they need to explore at their own pace in an atmosphere of security and love. Curiosity and wonder need to be stimulated to help build self-esteem. During this formative time, independence, creativity and thinking need to be encouraged.

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  • School District approved
  • Approved under NYS Board of Education School Listing
  • Kindergarten program Department of Health approved
  • NYS Education Department listed as private school
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Your Children Are Our Children

The Mission Church Academy & Preschool is designed to enhance learning and imagination and to create an atmosphere that fosters physical, developmental and spiritual growth for children in Pre-K and Kindergarten.

Our programs reflect our values and belief that God's Word is the foundation of truth and that God's love should be the model for our lives for true educational, social and moral excellence.

Partnering With Families

We believe that parents are the first and primary educators of children spiritually, physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially; and we strive to wholly cooperate with parents to provide an excecptional Christian education for your child.

We believe that our school is an extension of the home and we provide a warm, safe and comfortable environment for you and your child.
Where are you located?
We are located at 4010 Route 52, Holmes, New York in the Town of East Fishkill; just off of I-84 exit 17.

Does the school enroll children who are
receiving special education services?
Yes. The Academy enrolls children who receive or are in the process of receiving special education services under CPSE or CSE, 504 Plan/IEP; however, our ability to accept special education children is handled on a case-by-case basis. Some support services are provided on-site by the Carmel School District. We are happy to discuss special education needs with you.

Do you require a deposit for enrollment?
Yes. A deposit of $50 is required upon enrollment; however, there are circumstances where this fee is waived. Please feel free to inquire.  

Is my deposit refundable?
No. Deposits are not refundable. Deposits are required to reserve a spot in the program for your child until the finalization of the enrollment process.  

Do you offer tuition plans?
Yes. We do offer tuition plans. Monthly plans as well as annual plans are available.

Do you accept electronic payments such as credit cards?
Yes. We do accept credit cards (MC & Visa only), as well as electronic check, online only. We are not equipped to accept electronic payments in our office or over the phone. Recurring payments can be set up by completely our secure, online request form.

Do you provide transportation?
Transportation is available from your home school district (state law requires that districts transport students to nonpublic schools which are a maximum of 15 miles from their residence). For additional information, parents are strongly encouraged to contact their home district.

Do you offer before and/or after school programs?
Currently, we do not offer a before school faith-based program. If you are interested a before school program, please let us know, if there is enough interest, it is something we may be able to develop to assist our students and their families; however, we do currently offer several choices of after school programs.

With all that goes on in the world today, what safety
precautions does the Academy take?
We are a locked-down facility, with a buzz-in system and a comprehensive safety and security policy. Safety measures are in place and have been coordinated with the EAC (our governing board) as well as our Safety & Security personnel.
"Love one another as I have loved you."
-John 13:34 NKJV

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Michele Massi
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Michele Massi has served as the Director of The Mission Church Academy & Preschool since its inception in 2005. Under her direction, our Academy has quickly become the premier standard of Pre-K and Kindergarten education in the Hudson Valley.

Michele received her professional training in Elementary Education, Psychology and Speech & Language progression having attended Iona College, Mercy College and Cortland State University. Michele is also skilled in American Sign Langage.

She is highly respected by the parents who have entrusted their children to her care and deeply loved by the students she serves. Michele and her teaching staff are true professionals who consistently set a standard of excellence in the pre-k and kindergarten education community.

Michele is married and has four children. They make their home in Carmel, New York.
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Stephanie Curcio
- Academy Staff -

"Miss Stephanie" is the mother of two and an active member of The Mission Church. She received her formal education at St. John’s University and prior to her appointment with the Academy she gained her field experience serving as both a Substitute Teacher and Teacher’s Assistant within the Carmel Central School District. Stephanie has been with the Academy since its very first session. Since joining the Academy staff, she has served in integral capacities within the 3 y/o and 4 y/o groups, as well as the Kindergarten program. As our Academy grew, she was assigned the responsibility of presenting our Enrichment curriculum as well as following any essential integration duties and methodologies. Elsewhere in our church, Stephanie has served in the Evangelism Explosion "home visit ministry" and as a Vacation Bible School preschool group teacher. Stephanie possesses a very kind and caring sprit that translates well to our students. She was deemed qualified for hire by the Academy’s Educational Advisory Council from the onset of our first session and subsequently appointed as a regular staff member. The Academy truly trusts in her ability to successfully serve the best interests of the Academy and its students.
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Barbara Tonnesen
- Academy Staff -

"Miss Barbara" is the mother of three and an active member of The Mission Church. She possesses a well grounded understanding of Pre-Elementary Education. Barbara gained her Pre-Elementary Education field experience having taught a preschool group with another program, in hopes of eventually coming on staff with our Academy. In addition, she worked in the Wappingers Public School district, leading reading and math focus groups. Once on staff with the Academy, Barbara has served in the integral roles of a focus group and core curriculum reinforcement teacher at both the Kindergarten and Preschool levels. Elsewhere in our church, she served as a volunteer ministry leader for both the MPact Girls Club and Vacation Bible School program. Barbara has been blessed with a kind and patient spirit, which in turn blesses our students. She was deemed qualified for hire by the Academy’s Educational Advisory Council and subsequently appointed as a regular staff member. Her willingness to grow with the Academy and serve its students is a notable quality.
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Laura Johnson
- Academy Staff -

"Miss Laura" is the mother of five and an active member of The Mission Church. She possesses a wealth of experience interacting with and presenting curriculum to various age groups of children, having served many years as a Sunday School Teacher and Vacation Bible School curriculum facilitator. (Laura also served for many years in the field of law). She is a very dedicated, committed and loving individual who brings her God-given gift of musical talent, which serves to compliment the "Music-in-Motion" component of our curriculum. Elsewhere within our church, she has served as an Adult Sunday School Teacher, a Worship Leader and a "Evangalism Explosion" home visit ministry member as well as being active in many other church ministries. Laura brings her structured yet warm style to the classroom environment, which allows her to focus on curriculum presentation while remaining sensitive to the individual needs of our students. Her love for and desire to serve the Academy and its students is evident. After awaiting an opportunity to join the Academy team, she was deemed qualified for hire by the Academy's Educational Advisory Council and subsequently appointed as a regular staff member.
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Roxanne Keyishian
- Academy Staff -

"Miss Roxanne" received her formal education at Purchase College/S.U.N.Y. Purchase. She possesses extensive Early Childhood, Pre-Elementary and Elementary education teaching experience, having taught in both public and private educational institutions prior to joining the Academy's team. Roxanne possesses specialized knowledge in student relations and the instruction of both general and special education students. She has a sweet, kind and patient demeanor that compliments a creative, energetic, fun-loving yet, organized teaching style. Roxanne has also given of her time having volunteered within our church's annual Vacation Bible School program. After a time of serving as a substitute teacher with the Academy and awating an opportunity to "officially" join our team, she was deemed qualified for hire by the Academy's Educational Advisory Council and subsequently appointed to the Academy as a regular staff member. Her value to the Academy and its students is highly obvious and continually emerging.
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Heather Duffelmeyer
- Academy Staff -

"Miss Heather" is the mother of three and an active member of The Mission Church. She received her formal education at S.U.N.Y. Westchester, Westchester Business Institute and The American Institute of Banking. (She has also undertaken theological studies through Global University). Heather has served as either the Director or Co-Director to the pre-school group during our church's annual Vacation Bible School program. She continues to develop her childhood teaching experience while remaining active within our curriculum and serving as the Ministry Head to our church's "Service-times" Nursery ministry. Heather also previously served as the Co-Director of the subsidiary "Two's & You" interactive Parent-Child program. Miss Heather also gives of her time while volunteering within our church's "Evangalism Explosion" home visit ministry, Angelfood Ministry, M.I.I.T.'s (Moms In It Together) Ministry and Dance Ministry. After having served in integral capacities within our church and school (including Substitute Teaching with the Academy), she pursued the opportunity to become an Academy team member. She was deemed qualified for hire by the Academy's Educational Advisory Council and subsequently appointed to the Academy as a regular staff member. Her wholesome, loving and giving spirit is an asset to the Academy and its curriculum.
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