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Learning at STP

WHAT WE BELIEVE

NURTURING TEACHERS

We provide a loving, supportive, safe and educational environment for preschool children from the ages of 2 yrs old to 5 yrs old.

CONTINUING TRADITIONS

St. Thomas' Preschool, formerly St. Thomas' Nursery School, was founded in 1951 and is one of the oldest and premier preschools in the region.

LEARNING THROUGH PLAY

Creativity, cooperation, problem-solving, self-expression...play time provides endless opportunities for learning!

OUR CHURCH

At St. Thomas' Preschool, we educate children in the Episcopal tradition, nurturing each child’s social, emotional, cognitive and spiritual development.

FROM OUR DIRECTOR

I have been part of this wonderful school since 2006, first as a parent and in 2009 as Director of STP. I have a deep love for this school and feel blessed each day when I come to work. Our teachers provide a loving and nurturing environment for your child to learn. Our education philosophy is that children learn best through play, while being inspired by nature on our nature playground. We are blessed to be able to utilize our 43 acre campus during our school day. Nature is a powerful teacher and we believe learning in and with nature provides endless possibilities for your children… Read More

-Shari Petrakis, Director

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT S.T.P.

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WHAT OUR FAMILIES ARE SAYING

“We absolutely love STP! It’s our daughters first school experience, and she loves it there and is excited to go every day! The teachers are so warm and loving to the students- it’s definitely a very welcoming community. They’re always doing fun art projects, hands on activities and a lot of time spent outside learning in nature. I can’t say enough good things about this school ❤️”

Kelly R

“When I dropped off my boys every morning I knew that the teachers showed them as much love at school as I showed them at home. They came home thrilled and exhausted and with stories to tell – about sticks and rocks and friends and books. And on top of that, the community of families is the most special – I met people in the 2s that I know will be friends for a long time. St Thomas’ started our village!”

Amanda C.

“Looking for a school that makes your child feel special and embraced? Well, look no further: you have found the 🦄 unicorn! St Thomas makes my kids feel loved and unique…. But I too feel the same exact way and I feel uniquely validated and supported as a mom by the teachers, administration and loving community I have found through the doors of St Thomas!!”

Amy C.

“We cannot say enough about STP. We feel absolutely blessed that our children have had a chance to grow and flourish in their nurturing community, surrounded by love and compassion. The teachers and staff are absolutely phenomenal and treat each child as their own. From the moment you enter the school, you are swept up by the energy, light and love that pulsates through every hallway and classroom and sparks your curiosity to learn and feel safe and loved.”

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