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St. Thomas
Early Learning Center
Serving children in the community ages 3
through first grade
906 George Bush Drive
College Station, Texas 77840
(979) 696-1728 |
Our History and Philosophy
Saint Thomas Episcopal Church has for some
years provided education for
children and parents during those crucial years preceding first grade.
We see our educational program as a valid ministry to our community. We
began with one kindergarten class in 1964. Our hope was to provide a
developmental school, a model school, to help stimulate local concern
for early childhood education.
As a Christian school, we worship and learn of God in Scripture and
nature, as well as through our common humanity. Saint Thomas Early
Learning Center does not rush children, rather we seek to make each
year so rich and full that growth and progress are truly appropriate to
the age and individual. In view of this, children are accepted into
classes only if they reach the appropriate age by September 1st. Saint
Thomas Early Learning Center stresses academic and social growth
without threat of punishment.
Saint Thomas Early Learning Center is accredited by the National
Academy of Early Childhood Programs, and we are members of the National
Association of Episcopal Schools.
Our Teaching Staff
The staff of Saint Thomas Early Learning
Center is made up of special
people finely tuned to the needs and feelings of the children with whom
they work. They are involved in a wide range of professional activities
including publications, workshops and conferences. Teachers are members
of the National Association of the Education of Young Children, which
operates at local, state and national levels.
All teachers have the full-time assistance of a teacher's aide.
Our Parents
Parents are a very important part of our
school. We encourage them to
visit our classrooms before deciding on Saint Thomas Early Learning
Center. Parents are expected to observe in the classroom at least once
a semester. Conferences are arranged at regular intervals. We hope
that parents can help enrich the children in our school by sharing
their time and their many talents with us. During the school year,
parent classes on discipline and child-related activities are offered.
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