The Philosophy & History of St. David's Preschool
Philosophy
The goal of our program is to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, staff, the community and parishioners St David's to offer children learning opportunities that engages their mind, builds on their interest, sparks creativity and instills a love of learning.
WE BELIEVE the foundation for learning is through "play". By engaging in active hands on play, children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually. We provide a secure, nurturing and exciting learning environment that ensures children’s progress and success.
Our program, through highly qualified teachers, is committed to promoting school readiness, providing developmentally appropriate learning activities, meeting each child at their level and building them up so that all children will succeed academically and reach their full potential.
WE BELIEVE the foundation for learning is through "play". By engaging in active hands on play, children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually. We provide a secure, nurturing and exciting learning environment that ensures children’s progress and success.
Our program, through highly qualified teachers, is committed to promoting school readiness, providing developmentally appropriate learning activities, meeting each child at their level and building them up so that all children will succeed academically and reach their full potential.
"Every child has wings and we will teach them to soar!"
History
St. David's Preschool was founded in 1976 . It first opened as St. David's Playschool and was run under the supervision of Father Ruess and the preschool committee of St. David's on the Hill Episcopal Church.
The name was changed from Playschool to Preschool to reflect the advancements that were made to the curriculum and quality of the program.
A new administration has also been added; along with latest educational and faith based curriculum.
One thing that remains a constant is the personal, nurturing, and educational environment for our students.
A new administration has also been added; along with latest educational and faith based curriculum.
One thing that remains a constant is the personal, nurturing, and educational environment for our students.
As early childhood education evolved over the years, so did the St. David's preschool program to meet the needs of preschool students today.
St. David's Preschool is now operated by St. David's on the Hill Episcopal Church under the supervision of Father Peter Lane.
St. David's Preschool is now operated by St. David's on the Hill Episcopal Church under the supervision of Father Peter Lane.