It is our purpose to extend the ministry of Jesus to all of God's children
SMLCS is a not for profit, faith based provider. Our preschool and child care center is one of the largest Lutheran preschools in the area. SMLCS was founded in 1952 as a ministry of South Miami Lutheran Church for the purpose of serving its members and the community with a quality early childhood experience. In response to the increased need for service, the inclusion of a comprehensive child care program was included in 1980.South Miami Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and as such shares the historic Lutheran concern for education. Our school is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association, Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, approved by the Early Learning Coalition as a School Readiness Provider, and recognized by Quality Counts, The Children's Trust, the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade Quality Rating System as a 4.5 star preschool.
