Preschool

We believe in offering full and rich opportunities to develop in each child a love for God, self-esteem, responsibility, and a readiness for life-long-learning that is appropriate to each child.

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Our Preschool Offers Flexible Programs for Ages 2-4

Pre-K Program

Full-day program (8 a.m – 3 p.m. M-F)
Includes snack. Full day program also includes hot lunch M-Th (sack lunch from home on Friday).
Published curriculum designed specifically for grade-school readiness
Safe, positive, and supportive environment with a special focus on spiritual development
The Texas State Department of Family and Protective Services licensed

Ages 2-3 Program

Full-day (8-3) and half-day (8-12) programs avaiable
Includes snack. Full day program also includes hot lunch M-Th (sack lunch from home on Friday).
Exercises and activities designed specifically for children ages 2-3
Choice of 2, 3 or 5 days for your child to attend (subject to availability)
Safe, positive, and supportive environment with a special focus on social & emotional development
The Texas State Department of Family and Protective Services licensed

Each child is a unique creation of God

Each child is a unique creation of God. Young children are curious by nature. They are excited and eager to participate in activities that encourage hands-on experiences. The environment at our preschool is safe, positive, and supportive. We believe in offering full and rich opportunities to develop in each child a love for God, self-esteem, responsibility, and a readiness for life-long-learning that is appropriate to each child.

The mission of St. James’ Episcopal Preschool is to provide a strong Christian and Academic Foundation for preschool age children in a loving, nurturing, family-oriented environment so that they are prepared to be successful grade school students with a love of learning, and the knowledge that Jesus loves them.

Our Roots

St. James’ Episcopal Preschool began in 2000 as a Parent’s Day Out program with church member, Cathy Engel, as the founder and leader of the program. The program operated one morning a week in the fall semester. The spring semester brought a need for a program two mornings a week. In August of 2001, St. James’ became a licensed facility after much hard work by the church’s Day School Committee. Parents now had the option of a Parent’s Day Out that was available five mornings a week. The pattern of growth and development continues with each school year.

In the fall of 2013, the preschool decided to offer our programs for both classes five mornings a week. In the fall of 2016, the preschool opened a full day program in addition to our half-day program. Part-time and full-time options are available depending on the program for which the child is eligible.

Throughout this period of growth, the fundamental principles of the school have been to provide a nurturing, spiritual, developmental program for our communities’ children and families. We have evolved into a preschool program for our older preschoolers, and we have retained our Parent’s Day Out component to serve toddler-age children.

Scholarship

We are now offering a scholarship for graduating seniors that graduated from St. James Preschool!

More Info

Scholarship Application Form

New Campus

First Light Campus offers morning pre-school to children who are 2-3 years old with an emphasis on developmental needs of children.

This includes motor activities, spiritual development, early academic learning and enrichment activities, for example, Spanish, music, art, reading, gardening and special activities each month.

We're now enrolling on a wait list for our Pre-K & 2-3 Year Old Programs

A registration & supply fee of $250 is required to hold your child's spot in our program. No fees are required to be placed on the waiting list, and fulfillment will be first come, first served.

Call now to register- 979-639-1346

Teachers & Staff

Our excellent staff of teachers and administrators each have over 10 years of experience in early childcare education.

Laurie Krupala

Director

Director of St James Preschool: Laurie has been director of St. James Preschool since 2014 and a preschool administrator for over 10 years.

Leslie Schieffer

Director of First Light Campus

Leslie has 10+ years of experience in both public and private school education. She also served as Head of Children's Christian Education at her church.

Fatima Enriquez

Caterpillars 2/3s Teacher

Fatima has a passion for working with children and sharing the love of Jesus. She has several years of experience working in childcare. Outside of teaching, she loves spending time with family and friends.

Aryn Srubar

Koala Bears 2/3's Teacher

Aryn taught at St. James as an aide after completing her internship here last fall. The children love her calm, quiet confidence and easygoing nature.

Ashley Abbey

Stars Pre-K Teacher

Ashley has worked in a faith-based child development setting and comes to St. James with a love for teaching.

Amy Srubar

Kitchen Staff

Amy provides and creates nutritious snacks and meals that keep our children nourished and focused.

Virginia Aranda

Custodial Staff

Virginia keeps our school tidy and clean, as well as being an experienced teacher’s aid.

Carolyn Bippert

Substitute

Carolyn provides help as needed on both campuses to ensure a positive, fun learning environment for the students.

Karla Klyng

Volunteer/Substitute

Karla is a flight attendant who retired as an elementary school principal in 2021. She enjoys helping out the staff and administration, but mostly meeting the children and being part of our school family.

Sheilah Popp

Co-Teacher/Aide

Sheilah recently joined the St. James team as a co-teacher for both campuses because the children and staff love her energy. She has been in childcare for over four years and loves to keep kids active and teach them to love Jesus.

Audrey Eichler

Little Monkeys 3s Teacher

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Have a question or need more information?

Contact our Head of Preschool, Laurie Krupala for more information