Our philosophy is centered on a key concept: Each student is viewed as unique and gifted by God for a special purpose. This belief is woven into everything we do here at Neighborhood Christian Preschool. Our team is dedicated to empowering our young learners to explore and discover their own individual gifts and talents in a nurturing, faithful environment.
Our programs focus on a holistic approach to learning. All the domains of development and learning—physical, social and emotional, and cognitive—are important and interrelated. NCP recognizes that “children’s development and learning in one domain influence and are influenced by what takes place in other domains” (NAEYC, 2014).

Our History
Clifford E. Daugherty founded Agape Schools Inc. in 1981 to provide quality early childhood Christian education and care. A decade later he felt God’s call to expand. He and his wife, Kris Daugherty, grew the ministry of Agape Schools and opened the doors of Neighborhood Christian Preschool.
The legacy of providing quality early childhood education and care that fosters a love for God, each other, and learning continues as we pave a path for additional schools in the future.

Our Programs
Our programs are based on a powerful concept: Play is the best way to learn!
Neighborhood Christian Preschool’s play-based classrooms are divided into specialized, engaging learning areas. These areas include: home or kitchen, science, water table, reading nook, space with blocks and other toys, and more. Our teachers encourage your child to learn through play, facilitating social skills throughout their day.
“Even though it seems like they are just playing, they are learning valuable skills, including important social skills and cooperation with others, learning about signs (as most items are labeled), and early math.” says Jenifer Wana, author of “How to Choose the Best Preschool for Your Child.
Our programs allow your child to learn in a gentle, guided environment. NCP’s warm and engaging teachers will help your child to leverage their unique creativity and imagination. This opens the doorway for children to grow their skills, as well as their physical, cognitive, and emotional strength through a structured curriculum, play, enrichment, Bible, and Chapel.
Neighborhood Christian Preschool offers programs to children ages six weeks to five years of age or about to enter first grade. Our programs include:

Infant 1 -  newborn - walking

Infant 2-  walking - 24 months

Toddler  - 24 months - 36 months

Preschool  - 2 years - 3 years

Transitional Kindergarten - 4 years - 5 years

Our environment offers indoor/outdoor integrations and themed changes, ensuring your child has the ideal variety of surroundings they need to flourish. NCP is proud to provide a safe and stimulating environment for play, with learning and loving experiences such as worship and prayer to reinforce our core mission of knowing and understanding Jesus Christ.

Chapel
Neighborhood Christian Preschool students are taught that everyone is created uniquely and is special in the eyes of God. Each student is valued both by our heavenly Father and by the staff of NCP. Your child will be taught to respect themselves and others and share the love of Christ. They will enjoy learning about Christ's love for us during our Chapel times where we worship and learn about Jesus through age-appropriate bible stories. Learn More >

Accreditations and Partnerships
NCP has developed a partnership with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) to provide the best curriculum and care for your child.
We have also partnered with San Jose City College for accreditation of programs, teaching, and training of our staff at the highest national level.

Valley Christian Schools Partnership
NCP was one of the first preschools to be recognized as an Exemplary Partner with Valley Christian schools. We stand with their mission and value their partnership. Valley Christian Schools’ mission is to provide a nurturing environment offering quality education supported by a strong foundation of Christian values in partnership with parents, equipping students to become leaders to serve God, serve their families, and positively impact their communities and the world.
As a member of Valley Christian Schools, our students are encouraged to work together to thoughtfully tackle complex ideas, seek truth, and apply wisdom to their daily lives. Teachers meet learners at their individual level of understanding, providing instruction at a pace at which all students can succeed to their highest potential. VCS instructs students under the delegated authority of their parents in harmony with their various local congregations.
Neighborhood Christian Schools are operated by Agape Schools, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation.
Clifford E. Daugherty, Ed.D., President
Corporate Office
16010 Jackson Oaks Drive
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
www.Agapeschools.com
NEIGHBORHOOD CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE with regard to enrollment or participation in programs or activities on the basis of race, color, sex, or national ethnic origin.
Facility License #:  Preschool - 434408852 / Infant - 434408853
Neighborhood Christian Schools (NCS) is a religious corporation and, therefore, operates its programs under a religious mission where it partners with parents in the early educational experience of their children. NCS does not require parents to subscribe to any statement of faith or make a profession of faith, but does require parents to cooperate with and respect NCS’s religious mission, values, religious education and philosophy. Accordingly, NCS does retain the right to deny enrollment or continue enrollment where parents are not willing to support the religious educational philosophy and ministry of NCS or respect and abide by NCS’s standards while on the campus of NCP or NCP-related events.
Agape schools are founding members of the Ekklesia in Education.