At The PreSchool, we know that play

is the cornerstone of children's work. 


It is their primary way of understanding the world. 

Children explore their surroundings through play

and cultivate essential skills for learning and growth.


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Welcome to The PreSchool at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church!


We offer a faith-based preschool in Spartanburg designed to nurture joyful learners from 18 months through 4K. As a licensed child care provider and a participant in the Quality Counts program, we’re proud to offer a preschool with a 5-star rating that emphasizes both academic and social-emotional growth.


At The Preschool, your child will benefit from our low student-teacher ratio preschool environment and small class sizes. Our experienced professional preschool teachers create a safe and nurturing preschool environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and thrive.


We embrace a play-based learning preschool model with STEM-focused preschool activities, language-rich activities, and plenty of movement and creativity. Our preschool with music and outdoor classrooms includes access to our school garden, making us a true preschool with garden and nature play opportunities. Through these experiences, we build kindergarten readiness in a loving, engaging space.


We are open for full-day preschool options, part-time preschool programs, and even year-round preschool programs. Families appreciate our flexible preschool hours, and our involvement with the First Steps 4K program helps make our affordable preschool in Spartanburg accessible to many.


Whether you're seeking credentialed preschool and childcare, 18 months - 4K children, welcome! Or a program rooted in love and faith, we invite you to come see what makes us different!


Enroll today and give your child a joyful, nature-connected, learning-rich beginning.


Call now for information: 

Lisa Fowler, Preschool Director

The PreSchool at St. Matthew's

license: 22808

lfowler@stmatthewsepiscopal.org

864-576-0424

The PreSchool at St. Matthew's

- A Special Gem

Nestled within the peaceful grounds of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, our preschool offers a serene and nurturing environment for young learners. Shaded by trees and beside the church, the Preschool has been a childhood home to over fifty years of play and growth. Situated near Dorman Shopping Center and Westgate Mall, and easy to access, its a gem just off the main road where children can explore, learn, and grow surrounded by the beauty of nature and the warmth of our church family.


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  • Awarded Five Stars for High Quality Learning Environment with a Continuous Improvement Process

    The PreSchool at St. Matthew's has been awarded 5 Stars year after year by Quality Counts, a Spartanburg County initiative dedicated to enhancing early care and education programs, ensuring that every child is prepared for success in kindergarten and beyond. By fostering high-quality learning environments, promoting best practices for teachers, and offering targeted professional development and support, Quality Counts establishes a solid foundation for continuous improvement and lifelong achievement. Call for more information.

  • We are open for Full Year and Part Day schedules for children aged 18 months to 4K

    Parents may register for the school year (mid-August through May) or a full calendar year (August to August). This extended care option provides families with the convenience and peace of mind of year-round support for their child's development and growth. Whether parents require consistent care due to work obligations or simply prefer the continuity of care, our full-year program is designed to accommodate their needs while maintaining the same high standards of education and nurturing environment. Call for more information.

  • Announcing Our Exciting Outdoor Adventure Zone for Little Explorers!

    We're thrilled to unveil our expanded outdoor play area, under development, specially designed to spark imagination and delight for our preschool kiddos! With a focus on science, S.T.E.M. exploration, and creative play, this outdoor wonderland is bursting with endless possibilities for fun and learning. The play area includes covered music and theater stage, pitch tubes, gathering space/outdoor classroom, sitting stumps, swings, balance logs, natural areas, shade, bird blind, climbing area, mud kitchen, water play, trike path, music wall, sand play, raised bed vegetable gardens, security fencing and sound shielding. Call for more information.

  • Small class sizes for ample love and attention

    In our low-ratio classrooms, each child receives ample attention, love, and guidance tailored to their needs and developmental stage. With a focus on age-appropriate activities and learning objectives, we ensure every child receives personalized care and support. Our dedicated teachers engage in direct conversation and provide nurturing guidance to foster growth and learning in a warm, welcoming environment. It's our commitment to creating a nurturing space where every child feels valued, supported, and ready to thrive. Call for more information.

For Parents: 

School Documents


ENROLLMENT INFO, SCHEDULES, LUNCHES, ETC!


Class Availability

Class Availability for the PreSchool - Open registration for 2024-25 begins on February 5th

First Steps 4K Program  -Open for registration

Check your family's eligibility to attend for FREE and enroll today at Free4KSC.org.
#palmettoprek #kindergartenready #firststeps4K

If you don't see what you need here, we would be happy to hear from you. Reach out to Lisa Fowler, lfowler@stmatthewsepiscopal.org.

  • Enrollment Form - Please print, complete and return.

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

    Tuition

    Waiting List for Enrollment - Please contact Lisa Fowler.

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  • Monthly_Themes_and_Character_Traits_2023-2024.pdf

    Click here to download or VIEW 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.


  • December_news_2023.pdfClick here to download the Family Preschool Newsletter


  • 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 Opportunities


  • In addition to qualifying as a Preschool Teacher, if you also love helping the Little Ones grow,

    please contact Lisa Fowler, our Preschool Director, if you are seeking employment as a teacher. 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.