Martin Luther Early Child Ministries

Martin Luther’s Early Childhood ministry assists families by nurturing the development and spiritual foundation of young children in a Christ-centered environment.

The Martin Luther Early Childhood program is offering new, expanded program options for 3 and 4-year-olds!

Children age 3 or 4 by September 1 are eligible.

(Martin Luther School also offers full-day K-8 education.)

You can choose from the following options for days of the week and length of day.


  • Mrs. Penny Lecker

    Early Childhood Ministries Director

    Mrs. Lecker was born and raised in Jefferson, WI and attended St. John’s Lutheran School and Jefferson High School. She attended Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN, Fox Valley Technical College and UW-Whitewater as she pursued her Early Childhood Care and Development degree. It was at DMLC that she met her husband, David. The Leckers reside in Fond du Lac, where David serves as principal and teacher at Redeemer Lutheran School.

    While Mrs. Lecker is a Wisconsin native, she has lived most of her married life in Michigan. The Leckers have 3 married children with growing families. Mrs. Lecker was an assistant teacher with UW-Oshkosh Headstart and Day Care Coordinator for St. Paul’s Lutheran in Winneconne. She served as Preschool Director and Teacher for Trinity Lutheran School in Bay City, MI from 2001 - 2004 and Bethany Lutheran Preschool in Saginaw, MI from 2004 - 2017. The Leckers moved to Fond du Lac in July 2018. She most recently taught PreK-3 at Jesus Little Lambs in Fond du Lac before accepting the call to Martin Luther to serve as our PreK-3 teacher.

    Mrs. Lecker’s favorite Bible passages are Joshua 1:9 (her Confirmation Verse) "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." and Psalm 118:24 " This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it." These passages are daily reminders that God will care for and guide us in all circumstances. We can rejoice each day, knowing that God surrounds us with saving love!

  • Mrs. Michelle Grobe

    Early Childhood Ministries Teacher

Our Programs

Weekly rates are given as an illustration. Tuition is paid on an annual, semi-annual, or monthly basis. Days off are included in the tuition rate.