A new preschool in North Central – Family Care KIDS Early Childhood Learning Center – strives to strengthen families and help at-risk children.

Classes began last month in the preschool, which is located at 6750 N. Seventh Ave. with Alene Bell as its director and Tammy Payseno as assistant director. The preschool is a ministry of Christian Family Care and has a mission of “Nurturing kids to grow and strengthening families to thrive.” The Bible is the foundation for the preschool and its staff members profess their faith in God. Teachers are trauma-informed so they can “reach every child right where they are” and adjust to children’s individual needs, according to a news release.

Bell, who has worked for more than 30 years in early childhood care and education, said communication is the key to building a school and family partnership. Parents will be highly informed about their children’s day and progress in the preschool, she added.

Family Care KIDS offers programs for youths from six weeks old to 5 years old. It is providing a half-off discount to families who register their children through the fall.

The preschool also has been looking for more teachers, especially those who are bilingual, to work with kids of all ages, as of press time.

To register your child for classes, apply for a teaching job and learn more, visit https://familycarekids.com.