Preschool

Welcome to Christ Memorial Preschool! Our goal is for all children to know how special they are and how much God dearly loves them!

Our program features:

  • Christ-centered education that nurtures every child’s personal relationship with Jesus
  • Dedicated rooms for 2 ½-year-olds, 3’s, and 4’s (4-year-old kindergarten program)
  • Half-day (mornings) program with flexible scheduling, with parents able to choose from two-, three- and five-day options
  • Accredited staff who provide innovative, developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • A commitment to ensuring that every child feels valued and loved!

Our preschool has been providing Christ-focused learning since 1968 and welcomes ALL families, regardless of church membership. We look forward to getting to know you and your little ones!

To learn more, contact Preschool Director Karen Hettenbach at [email protected], or at 608-271-2811, x15.

Email the completed form to [email protected] and use this link to pay the registration fee.  Or you can mail the form and a check for the registration fee to the address on the form.

Preschool Teachers

4’s Classroom

Karen Hettenbach

Preschool Director, Lead Teacher

Hello and welcome! I am Karen.
I have been teaching at Christ Memorial for 17 years and have been director for the past nine. I earned my elementary education degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia. I love working with preschool-aged children and look forward to another exciting year!

My husband Bart and I moved to the Madison area 26 years ago. We have two children, David and Kate. They are both grown and flown, so we are enjoying the empty nester life!

Class Information

Child must be four years old by September 1st

4's Monday - Fiday

Monday thru Thursday
9:00 am – 12:00pm

Friday
9:00 am – 11:30 am

$250 per month

(Tuition & Snack Fee)

Registration Fee – $125

Party Fee – $ 20

Consumables – $125

3’s Classroom

Tanya Hoppe

Lead Teacher

Hi! I am looking forward to working with your children this year.

I have been teaching at this preschool for five years, and I served as a substitute teacher here before that. I also worked for the Oregon School District for three years as a para sub.

Although I studied to be an optician at Lakeshore Technical College, I chose to become a full-time stay-at-home mom when my first child was born. Through various volunteer opportunities, I quickly realized that I love working with children.

My husband, Mark, and I have been married for 25 years, and we have two children. My favorite activities are spending time with my family, traveling, reading and walking.

Amalia Hoppe

Assistant Teacher

I am so excited for this year!

A little bit about myself: I graduated from Oregon High School in 2020, and I currently attend Madison College, working toward an elementary-education degree.

Like my mom, Tanya (the 3’s lead teacher), I am passionate about working with children. I have volunteered at Christ Memorial Preschool for five years, and I have trained in assistant- and lead-teacher education.

Favorite pastimes: Spending time with my dog Daisy, traveling and walking.

Class Information

Child must be three years old by September 1st

3's M / W / F

9:00 am – 11:30am

$250 per month

(Tuition & Snack Fee)

3's T / TH

9:00 am – 11:30am

$200 per month

(Tuition & Snack Fee)

3's Monday - Friday

9:00 am – 11:30am

$405 per month

(Tuition & Snack Fee)

Registration Fee – $125

Party Fee – $ 20

Consumables – $125

2 ½’s Classroom

Hanna Willmer

Lead Teacher

What an honor it is to be joining the community of families and teachers at Christ Memorial Preschool! My husband and I have been fortunate to have both of our boys enrolled at CMP and I can’t say enough great things about this place and these people. I am constantly amazed at the level of education, commitment to excellence, and deep compassion this preschool has shown my children and family during our time here. I can’t wait to join in on the fun as a teacher!

As a graduate of Coe College, I received my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in reading and language arts. No surprise, I love to read to my own kids and am excited to have the opportunity to do the same with your children. Both before and during college, I worked in a daycare with children of all ages where I was able to put my education experience to work. After graduation, I spent time substitute teaching and tutoring students in reading, language arts, and math. Since that time, I have been honing my skills as a mom, wife, and part time employee in real estate, home organization, and business consulting.

My family and I love to read books together, travel (especially to visit family), play board games, and snuggle with our pups while watching a good movie.
I’m looking forward to a wonderful year and can’t wait to get to know you and your children!

Rebecca Davis

Assistant Teacher

 

Class Information

2's M / W / F

9:00 am – 11:30am

$260 per month

(Tuition & Snack Fee)

2's T / TH

9:00 am – 11:30am

$210 per month

(Tuition & Snack Fee)

2's Monday - Friday

9:00 am – 11:30am

$435 per month

(Tuition & Snack Fee)

Registration Fee – $125

Party Fee – $ 20

Consumables – $125