Business Details
Nurturing Early Childhood Education in Stillwater
PresPreschool is a non-profit educational program dedicated to fostering holistic development in children aged 12 months to five years. Our curriculum emphasizes play-based learning, guided by highly qualified teachers who create low-ratio classrooms that prioritize social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth. Rooted in a Christian atmosphere, we align with the National Association for the Education of Young Children's principles, ensuring developmentally appropriate practices that meet children where they are and help them achieve individualized goals.With a focus on school readiness, we cultivate essential skills like focus, communication, and problem-solving through structured yet flexible schedules. Our discipline approach emphasizes self-regulation, positive reinforcement, and conflict resolution, while maintaining strict policies against physical or verbal punishment. Admissions are open year-round, with class placements based on developmental assessments and chronological age.
Services
Play-Based Learning
Summer Session
Early Bird Program
Extended Lunch Program
Extended Day Program
Parent Workshops
Immunization Compliance
Financial Assistance
Special Needs Support
Classroom Observation
Highlights and features
- We offer low teacher-child ratios for personalized attention and safety.
- Our curriculum aligns with NAEYC's developmentally appropriate practices for optimal learning.
- Teachers hold degrees and certifications in early childhood education.
- We provide a secure, loving Christian environment for holistic child development.
- Flexible scheduling options accommodate diverse family needs.
What people say
Caring teachers
Secure environment
Love for school
Amazing preschool
Supported and loved
Services
Play-Based Learning
Our play-based curriculum fosters social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth through structured learning centers and free play. Teachers design age-appropriate activities that balance active exploration with quiet group times for stories, music, and snack. This approach cultivates creativity, problem-solving skills, and peer cooperation in a secure, nurturing environment.
Early Bird Program
The Early Bird Program provides supervised care from 7:45am to 9:00am for families needing early morning drop-off. Children engage in quiet activities and socialization before their regular class starts, ensuring a smooth transition into the daily learning routine while accommodating working parents' schedules.
Extended Day Program
For children aged three and up, the Extended Day Program offers structured activities from 11:30am to 2:00pm. This option includes lunch, outdoor play, and enrichment activities that extend learning beyond the core morning curriculum while maintaining developmental appropriateness and safety standards.
Parent Workshops
Parent workshops provide opportunities for classroom participation, observation, and conferences with teaching staff. These sessions help families understand child development principles, reinforce learning at home, and strengthen the partnership between school and family through shared educational goals.
Financial Assistance
Partial scholarships through the Deacons Committee assist qualifying families with tuition costs. Applications are reviewed twice yearly, and individual payment plans can be arranged with advance notice to ensure accessibility for families facing financial challenges while maintaining program sustainability.
People
Dana Brown
Director
Director Dana Brown holds a master's in curriculum/instruction with reading specialization and 22 years of public school experience. She earned National Board Certification as an Early Childhood Generalist and has led PresPreschool since 2012.
Amanda Sanders-Vann
Lead Teacher
Ducky Class lead teacher Amanda Sanders-Vann has a Bachelor of Science in Human and Family Sciences-Child Development. With 9 years of preschool experience and a master teacher designation, she has served PresPreschool since 2014.
Autumn Cagle
Co-Lead Teacher
Co-Lead Teacher Autumn Cagle holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from Oklahoma State University. A master teacher with public school kindergarten experience, she returned to PresPreschool in 2020 after two years at home with her children.
Donna Stallings
Co-Lead Teacher
Co-Lead Teacher Donna Stallings brings 44 years of public school teaching experience to PresPreschool. Retired from the public school system, she joined the faculty in 2020 and specializes in working with 4-5 year olds.
Carmen Fox
Lead Teacher
Froggy Class lead teacher Carmen Fox holds a Child Development Associate credential and is a master teacher. With experience as a nanny, babysitter, and public school substitute, she joined PresPreschool in 2017.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve children aged 12 months through five years old, with class placements based on developmental and chronological age assessments.
What curriculum do you use?
Our curriculum emphasizes play-based learning aligned with NAEYC's developmentally appropriate practices, covering language/literacy, math, science, social studies, and creative arts.
What are your operating hours?
Regular classes run 9:00am-11:30am, with optional Early Bird (7:45-9:00am), Extended Lunch (11:30am-1:00pm), and Extended Day (11:30am-2:00pm) sessions available.
Do you offer financial assistance?
Yes, partial scholarships through the Deacons Committee are available for qualifying families, with applications reviewed twice yearly and flexible payment plans negotiable.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain low teacher-child ratios, require current immunization records, prohibit physical punishment, and have emergency authorization forms on file for all enrolled children.
How do you involve parents?
Parents participate through classroom observation, conferences with teachers, and workshops that strengthen home-school connections and reinforce learning objectives.
