Day School Ministry
The First Presbyterian Day School Ministry is dedicated to providing the finest quality Christian care and early childhood education to children ages two through six. Our educational philosophy is to create an environment that promotes and reinforces a child's self-esteem and self-worth. Our program strives to provide a safe, nurturing and loving environment where each child has opportunities to develop his or her own unique self
Hours of Operation and Fees
6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday
Full-time $130.00 per week. 3 day, 4 day, and half-day tuition costs can be obtained from the director. There is a one-time enrollment fee of $40.00 per family. Please contact Marj Sapp, Director, with any questions or for current application information. 260-426-7421 x-108 or msapp@firstpres-fw.org We encourage an interview, observation of the classes, and tour of the facility before any enrollment.
About the Ministry
First Presbyterian has had a preschool program since 1951. It became a preschool/day care combination in 1991 after a survey showed the need for a downtown day care facility open to everyone.
Children need to feel good about themselves. Positive guidance techniques are used by the staff to enhance self-worth. The daily schedule includes breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack. The day includes large and small group interaction, listen and share, and self-selected indoor and outdoor activities. A chapel service takes place on Tuesdays and a music class on Thursdays. There is a swim class at the YMCA for the Pre-K class.
Field trips may include a picnic in the park, a trip to the zoo, Science Central, or the McMillen Health Center. In the fall there is a trip to an apple orchard or farm.
The staff, as caregivers and teachers of young children, is required to have a degree in education or relevant day care or preschool experience. Monthly curriculum schedules, weekly notes, and menus are sent out from the child's teacher. Any parent may request a conference at any time.
Mission Statement
First Presbyterian Day School is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church. The Day School shows God’s love in action through caring adults in a physically and emotionally safe environment. Children learn to relate to each other, their family, and their world. The Day School will instill lifelong learning skills in children by offering developmentally appropriate learning experiences affirming each child’s worth, and providing paternal support. The Day School actively demonstrates the church’s commitment to children, education and the community.
Non-Discrimination Policy
First Presbyterian Day School admits eligible students without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or handicap and does not discriminate in the administration of its admission, educational, scholarship, or other school policies and programs.
