Presbyterian Pre-school
Preschool in Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Presbyterian Preschool has been providing quality early-childhood education to children in Sonoma County since 1962. Founded as part of the Christian Education Program of the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Rosa, our purpose is:
- to provide children with an opportunity to develop socially, physically, intellectually, creatively, and spiritually.
- to allow children to develop at their own pace; learning through play and through the process of discovery.
- to allow each child to be unique — to provide a stimulating environment and give the children the freedom to explore that environment.
- to provide the families with information and support useful in raising a family.
- to allow children and their families to experience the warmth and love of a Christian environment.
Our facility, at over 7,500 square feet, provides ample choices and opportunities for children to explore, create, develop, imagine, and learn – whether it is inside one of our three classrooms or outside on our beautiful playground under the oak trees.
The strength of our program is in the commitment of our directors and teachers as well as the developmentally appropriate “play-centered” curriculum.
The Preschool is a non-profit unit of the church and operates under the direction of the Session of the church. The Preschool is administered by a Board of Directors consisting of church members who are also parents of children in the Preschool.
Presbyterian Preschool has been providing an outstanding Preschool experience for over forty years. We take pride in our program and the children we have the honor to work with. Because of this, mothers and fathers who were once our students are now bringing their children to the school. We invite you to call us in order to answer any questions or to schedule a tour of the school.
- Child Ages:
- 3 years - 5 years
- Rates:
- $
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- California Department of Social Services: Community Care Licensing Division
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- 8:45 - 4:00
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Presbyterian Preschool provides a variety of constructive, dramatic, and creative materials and experiences on a daily basis. Children move freely from one center of interest to another within a scheduled time for both inside and outside play. The curriculum includes interest centers, exposure to a variety of sensory experiences, nature, science, cooking, music, drama, field trips, and time to explore the child’s own being. PLAY is at the heart of the curriculum, as it is the major activity of young children and the basic ingredient of all learning.
The young child deals primarily with concrete, specific, and tangible materials, so there is greater value in the actual handling of objects and materials than in the manipulation of abstract symbols that represent them. Some of the activities provided may include: building, painting, gluing, games, puzzles, digging in the sand, singing, water play, swinging, climbing, riding a bicycle, listening to stories, and exploring. As children grow and mature, they use these materials and experiences in more complex ways that develop new skills and lengthen their attention span. It is because of our dynamic curriculum, our fantastic teachers, and our dedicated and enthusiastic directors that the Presbyterian Preschool has the long-standing reputation for being “the best!”.
As part of our Christian environment, we not only model Christian values but also use them within our conversations with the children, in our presentation of basic Bible stories throughout the year, and in our daily grace said at snack time.
