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The seeds for our preschool were planted in 1963 when the First Presbyterian Church (now Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church) and the Methodist church across the street jointly hosted a community nursery school.
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, preschool students gathered in the old educational wing of the Presbyterian church while daycare for younger children was provided in the Methodist church.
After hosting the preschool portion of the ministry for 20 years, the leadership of First Presbyterian Church decided to launch a new preschool in 1985. Since a new expansion with classrooms had been added to the church the year before, there was ample room for this new preschool to grow and thrive.
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
—Proverbs 22:6
Growing Along With Our Students
By 1990, enrollment had increased to 150 students. As the decade progressed, the school began offering summer programs, such as Presby Adventure Camp (PAC) and Kid Quest. In 2003, another expansion to our facility added even more classrooms, a spacious gym, and an area for offices.
With a new playground built in 2017 and renovations to our classrooms in 2018, we’ve been blessed to continue to offer the highest quality facilities to the students and families that we serve.
Present Day
Today, close to two hundred children are enrolled at Presby Preschool. Many of these students are the children of former students who attended Presby Preschool in the 1980s and 1990s!
Our staff has grown to include over twenty teachers, assistants, paraprofessionals, and other team members who work hard to equip students to thrive in elementary school and beyond.
2024 is the first year of our emphasis on fine arts as well as learning Spanish. Children in each of our classes will learn to identify famous composers and artists while experimenting with musical instruments and artistic expression.
Our staff members teach our students Spanish numbers, basic words, and songs to help them get an early start learning the language before they begin kindergarten.
40 Years Of Helping Children Grow & Thrive
From the very beginning, our focus has been on the holistic development of each child. Our vision at the time of our founding was not only to prepare students to succeed academically but to succeed in all areas of life. That’s why our curriculum and classroom approach are designed to help children grow mentally, emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually.
Even after 40 years, our vision remains the same: introducing thousands of children to a lifelong love for God and discovering the world that He has made. We’re excited to carry this mission forward into the decades to come!
Guiding Young Learners
A Foundation for Growth and Discovery
At Presby Preschool, our philosophy is rooted in play-based learning, guided by Christian values, and designed to nurture young minds for a bright future.
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Spiritual Growth
Introducing children to God’s love through Bible teachings and prayer.
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Social Development
Encouraging respect, friendship, and positive interactions among peers.
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Emotional Well-being
Supporting emotional expression and understanding while encouraging independence.
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Physical Health
Promoting physical activities for healthy bodies and motor skills development.
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Cognitive Advancement
Stimulating curiosity and learning through engaging, play-based activities.
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