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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.