welcome to ST. MATTHEW'S PRESCHOOL 

Our loving and experienced teachers have a long track record of providing engaging and enriching learning experiences for our students. With a strong understanding of developmental needs of preschool age children, we teach children in small groups, using center-play to deliver theme-based lessons.   


The St. Matthew's Preschool is a South Carolina Licensed Childcare Program. We participate in the Spartanburg County Quality Counts rating system, continuing to provide the highest levels of care. Our teachers are carefully screened for training, experience, character, most of all love.


Barbara Coleman, Preschool Director,

license: 22808

bcoleman@stmatthewsepiscopal.org

864-576-0424

If you don't see what you need here, we would be happy to hear from you. Reach out to Barbara Coleman, bcoleman@stmatthewsepiscopal.org.

  • AGES 3 & 4

    Space available for children who are 3 - 4 years old on/or before September 1st.    


    TODDLERS AND 2 YEAR OLDS

    We currently have a waiting list. Please contact Barbara Coleman, bcoleman@stmatthewsepiscopal.org, with your child's name, date of birth, and program time of interest.

  • Enrollment Form - Please print, complete and return.

    Child's Health Form 2900 - Please print, complete and return.

    Tuition Effective August 2023

    Current fees for the summer.

    Waiting List for Enrollment - Please contact Barbara Coleman.

  • Click here to download a Calendar Schedule.

    August

    8-12 Closed, Staff Development Days


    August

    15 First Day of School 

     

    September

    5 No School - Labor Day Holiday

    7 Focus First Vision Screening 9:00AM (no cost)

    15 Open House for Parents -Arrival 5:45-5:55, Start at 6:00: dismissal at 7PM


    October

    Informal classroom developmental screenings begin

    National Fire Prevention Month

    7 Fall/Winter Portraits Starts at 8:30 for extended day programs

    9-15 Fire Prevention Week

    28 Fall Party


    November

    8 **Election Day, TBA open with adequate attendance  

    23-25 No School - Thanksgiving Holiday


    December 

    14 10:00AM - Morning Christmas Program

    15 Last full day

    16 Christmas Party -Closing at 12:00 to 12:30

    19 No School- Holiday Break (Closed: December 19 to January 2)

    January 

    2 Closed, Staff development day

    3 School resumes regular schedule

    Sign up for parent/teacher conferences

    16 No School – Martin L. King Jr. Holiday

    30 Private EARLY Registration for 2023-2024 preschool (currently enrolled)


    February 

    National Dental Health Month

    14 Valentine’s Day Party


    March

    12 Daylight Savings – Spring forward 1 hour

    17 TBA/make-up day

    Sign up for parent/teacher conferences

    20 First day of Spring



    April

    3-7 No School - Spring Holiday

    7 Good Friday

    9 Easter Sunday!


    May 

    12 Fun Day! Games indoor and outdoor

    24 Morning program/graduation/end of year  

    25 Last full day of Preschool

    26 Last Day – Closing at 12:00 to 12:30

      5/29-6/2 Closed Memorial Day week


    June

    5 First day of summer program. Enroll to attend.


    July

    3, 4 Closed 4th of July holiday


    August Return date TBA


    *Dates are subject to change.  Updates will be emailed or sent home with your child.


  • Click here to download the Monthly Themes & Character Traits

    Monthly Themes and Character Traits 

    2022-2023


    August 15 – Character Trait: respect

    Welcome Week

    Week -22 Me and My Family

    September–Friendship color–yellow Character trait–respect and friendship

    Week -8/29 Five Senses

    Week - 6 Apples

    Week - 12Fall

    Week - 19 Leaves

    October-Harvest color-orange Character trait- cooperation

    Week – 9/26 Pumpkins

    Week – 3 Community Helpers/Fire Safety

    Week - 10 Transportation

    Week - 17 Book Character Days

    Week – 10/24 Sharing and Harvest

    November-Thanksgiving color-brown Character trait- gratitude

    Week – 10/31 Nocturnal Animals

    Week – 7 “Horn of Plenty” (abundance and nourishment)

    Week - 14 Giving Thanks, Thanksgiving

    Week – 21 Thanksgiving  

    December-Holidays color-red Character trait- caring

    Week – 11/28 Gifts of All Kinds/ Holidays Around the World 

    Week - 5 Christmas Songs

    Week – 12 Christmas

    Week - OFF Dec 19-Jan 2

    January-Winter color-white Character trait- perseverance 

    Week – 3 Winter

    Week - 9 Winter Animals

    Week – 17 Dinosaurs

    Week – 23 Construction

    February-Love color-pink Character trait- honesty/trustworthiness 

    Week- 1/30 Presidents, Dental Health Month

    Week- 6 Favorite Books/Literacy Unit

    Week- 13 Love/Valentines

    Week- 20 Rhymes

    March-Spring color-green Character trait- responsibility

    Week- 2/27 Dr. Seuss

    Week- 6 Weather

    Week- 13 Spring

    Week- 20 Insects, Bees and Butterflies  

    Week- 27 Flowers and Plants

    April-Animals color-purple Character trait- fairness

    Week- 3 - 7 Spring Break Week  

    Week- 10 Pets and Animals

    Week- 17 Farm/Zoo

    Week- 24 Animal Habitats

    May- Graduation color-blue Character trait- courage

    Week- 1 Mothers

    Week- 8 Games

    Week- 15 Gardening

    Week- 22 End of the Preschool Year


    Week -May 31 OFF Summer Program begins on June 7th.  Enroll for June and July Summer Sessions.



  • Community and Family Resources and Links 


    LOCAL RESOURCES


    www.wspa.com  

    This is the local news station where you will find updated information on their station runner in the cases of inclement weather or school delays/closings.


    www.upstateforever.org 

    Find out about things to do in the Upstate and more about this area from Upstate Forever. 


    www.active-living.org 

    At Partners for Active Living you can learn more about healthy options and active programs and partnerships with communities in the Upstate. 


    FAMILY AND CHILD RESOURCES AND SERVICES 


    www.spartanburgqualitycounts.org 

    We partner with Quality Counts and are guided to follow higher standards in early childhood education. The focus is to create an environment that strives to engage the children and families and better equip them for a successful future in education. 


    www.1steps.org 

    First Steps focuses on children ages birth to 5, with programs to help parents and caregivers. Some programs include: Early Headstart, Imagination Library free book program, Quality Counts, and Family Health.  


    www.scpitc.org 

    This is the South Carolina Program for Infant/Toddler Care. You will find good information about care, development, health and safety in their “Families” section.  


    www.scchildcare.org 

    This is the Department of Social Services website, providing helpful information and resources for families. 


    www.sc-ccrr.org 

    This is the South Carolina Child Resource and Referral network. They support families to raise healthy children and provide important information and tips about child development. 


    www.cacsp.org This is the Children’s Advocacy Center. They provide services to children who have been sexually or physically abused. Resources are available to parents, caregivers and educators. 


    JUST FOR FUN 


    www.scholastic.com 

    This is not only the place to go for your child’s online book orders, but is also a place to resource fun activities for children of all ages!


    MORE FAMILY RESOURCES


    www.hellofamilyspartanburg.org  

    Hello Family resources + support for families. Hello Family serves parents and caregivers in Spartanburg with children ages 5 and under. We can help answer questions about your child’s development, offer support and connect you to resources and services.


    scParents.org

    Find parenting resources, local free and reduced cost social service programs


    https://scchildren.org/about-us/

    Children's Trust of South Carolina. Providing funding, resources and training to help local program partners build strong families and positive childhoods.



    LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES


    https://totalministries.org/

    St. Matthew’s Food Pantry every Wednesday


  • SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERING: school code and info


    Dear Friends,

    With a $25 order, you can pick a FREE $5 Book (use code: READS).

    Class Order Due Date: 12/01/2022


    Shop Our Class Page: https://orders.scholastic.com/MFN6J

    Shop Digital Flyers for Our Grade with Your Child: https://clubs.scholastic.com/prek


    Please share the Class Page link above to extended family and friends. All orders also earn FREE Books for our class.


    Thank you for your support!


    Mrs. Coleman

  • Any of the items you might provide is appreciated. Thank you! 


    Clorox wipes

    Lysol spray

    Bleach, regular liquid

    Paper towels

    Tissues

    5 oz paper cups

    3 oz paper cups

    Gallon size zip lock type bags

    Quart size zip lock type bags

    Sandwich sized zip lock type bags

    Wet wipes

    White out correction tape

    Sharpie markers

    Adult scissors

    Scotch tape

    Masking tape

    Packing tape, clear

    Clear Contact paper rolls

    Sticky notes

    Colored tissue paper

    8.5X11 laminating sheets

    Construction paper (colors) 

    Construction paper (white) 

    Finger paint

    Washable markers

    Play dough

    Glue sticks

    Dry erase markers

    Paper Plates, small, colors

    Paper plates regular white

    Q-Tips

    Old used cell phones

    Dress-up clothes

    Play sand for outdoor sandbox

  • CLOSING DUE TO BAD WEATHER


    Should severe weather or other conditions (snow, storms, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, loss of power or water) prevent us from opening on time or at all, notification to families will be announced via your class Remind App, our Private Facebook page, Local TV stations and their Apps: WSPA (CBS), WYFF (NBC), WHNS (FOX). 


    1 hour delay: opening at 8:30 am

    2 hour delay: opening at 9:30 am


    If bad weather causes us to close early, we will contact you or your emergency contacts as soon as possible. We will allow your child to leave with only those on your release list or your emergency contacts. We expect your prompt attention to any early dismissal. Thank you:)

Employment Inquiries

Please contact Barbara Coleman, Preschool Director. We require six months or more experience in a DSS licensed childcare program, and high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer 1 year experience, ECD 101 Certificate, plus early care and education course work.