Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Early Childhood Education in Santa Rosa Since 1962
Presbyterian Preschool has been dedicated to quality early-childhood education since 1962. Our program emphasizes play-based learning, nurturing each child's social, physical, intellectual, creative, and spiritual development. With a 6:1 child-to-teacher ratio, we provide personalized attention in a supportive environment designed to foster confidence and security. Our curriculum integrates Christian values through Bible stories and daily grace, while certified educators create intentional learning opportunities across key developmental areas. Located on the First Presbyterian Church campus, we serve children aged 2.9 to 5 years in Sonoma County.Our structured yet flexible approach balances routine with exploration, ensuring children learn at their own pace. As a non-profit organization, we prioritize community needs and maintain strong parent involvement. Our facilities and programs reflect decades of expertise in early childhood development, combining intentional planning with the natural curiosity of young learners.
Services
Early Childhood Education
Play-Based Learning Program
Christian Values Integration
Language Development
Creativity & Problem-Solving
Motor Skills Development
Parent Involvement Programs
Structured Daily Routines
Social-Emotional Development
Christian Education Curriculum
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- Established in 1962 with decades of early childhood education expertise
- Maintain a 6:1 child-to-teacher ratio for personalized attention
- Implement play-based learning proven to develop critical skills
- Integrate Christian values through intentional curriculum design
- Employ certified educators with specialized early childhood training
Services
Early Childhood Education
Our developmental preschool program nurtures children aged 2.9-5 through play-based learning. Certified educators maintain a 6:1 child-to-teacher ratio, creating intentional learning opportunities across language, creativity, problem-solving, and motor skills. The curriculum balances structured routines with flexible exploration to support individual growth.
Play-Based Learning
We implement research-backed play-based learning that develops reading, thinking, and social-emotional skills. Our environment stimulates creativity through open-ended activities in science, mathematics, and artistic expression. This approach builds foundational learning capabilities while respecting each child's unique developmental pace.
Christian Values
Christian principles are integrated through daily grace, Bible stories, and values-based conversations. Our program models compassion, respect, and community responsibility while maintaining educational focus on early childhood development through a faith-centered lens.
Language Development
Our language-rich environment fosters communication skills through interactive play and structured activities. Teachers use responsive language strategies to expand vocabulary and develop early literacy foundations in a supportive, conversation-driven setting.
Motor Skills Development
We provide intentional opportunities for gross and fine motor development through age-appropriate activities. Our program supports coordination, balance, and manual dexterity through play-based exercises that prepare children for future academic and physical challenges.
Questions
What age requirements exist for enrollment?
Children must be 2 years 9 months old by September 1st and not yet entering kindergarten.
What are your class schedules?
Three-year-olds attend Monday-Tuesday 9am-12pm; four/five-year-olds attend Wednesday-Friday 8:30am-1pm.
What educational philosophy do you follow?
We use play-based learning that develops creativity, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills through discovery.
Are your teachers certified?
All staff are trained in Early Childhood Education and certified in First Aid and CPR.
How are Christian values incorporated?
We integrate Christian teachings through daily grace, Bible stories, and values-based conversations throughout the curriculum.
What is your student-teacher ratio?
We maintain a 6:1 child-to-teacher ratio with class sizes under 30 students.
