What does it look like to attend St. David’s Day School?
At St. David’s Episcopal Day School, your child will benefit from an early childhood education program that is designed to meet them where they are and help them succeed. Children who attend St. David’s Day School are filled with wonder as they explore our world and embrace learning through play.
Daily Schedule
- 7:30 AM – Arrive, free play
- 8:00 AM – Circle time
- 9:00 AM – Outside play
- 10:00 AM – Snack
- 10:30 AM – Music and Movement
- 12:00 PM – Lunch
- 12:30 PM – Rest time
- 1:30 PM – Sensory Learning
- 2:00 PM – Outside play
- 3:00 PM – Circle time and end of day wrap up
- 3:30 PM – Parents pick up
*This is simply an example of what students can expect. Each class has a different schedule and structure to meet the developmental and educational needs of the students.
Our school day runs from 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM. We offer 3-day and 5-day options, as well as an extended day program from 3:30 PM-5:30 PM. Visit our admissions overview page for more information about these options and tuition rates.
Class Information
“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.”
Mr. Rogers
St. David’s Day School accepts children beginning at 18 months and sees them through until they are ready for Kindergarten. Our program takes into consideration each child’s developmental differences and individual learning styles. Our small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratio allow for more one-on-one time than you would find in a daycare or childcare center. While we hold our students to high educational standards, particularly those standards laid out by NAEYC, we allow them enough time to practice and master what they’ve learned before they move on to new concepts. At our school, we utilize the Children’s Learning Institute curriculum, which focuses on four key areas of development: physical health and motor skills, social and emotional growth, language and communication, and cognitive development. By providing children with these fundamental tools, we aim to equip them with the skills to become self-motivated learners.
18 Months +
Children learn best when they are in a caring, happy, and engaging environment. In our 18 months + classroom, the children learn through play and hands-on interaction in a child-friendly environment. We provide stimulation and fun activities that foster growth in cognitive, social, emotional and physical development. Daily activities consist of art, sensory play, blocks, dramatic/home center, and fine-gross motor play. These classes offer opportunities for exploration and discovery allowing each child’s unique gifts and talents to emerge at his or her own pace.
Twos
Our Twos class provides the students with ample opportunity to grow in language development, cognitive skills, social skills, and gross and fine motor skills. We continue to offer daily activities such as art, music, and sensory play, while adding new concepts and structure to their days. Outdoor time is especially important at this age and we make the most of our beautiful facility. Teachers pay attention to each student’s developmental needs and encourage them to try new things.
Threes
The threes class builds on the concepts learned in younger classes. In addition, the children work on self-regulation skills, understanding empathy, and developing methods of learning. These include observation, asking questions, and problem-solving techniques. The threes class also encourages soft social skills such as generosity, taking turns, and how to express their own feelings in an appropriate way. We include activities such as music and movement, yoga, and simple exercises that allow children to use the whole body. Additionally, the threes will be introduced to basic literacy skills and math concepts.
Pre-K
In the Pre-K room, we seek to create a warm, nurturing environment where every child can grow and develop at his or her own pace. It is a classroom full of fun and much learning! Our play-based classroom centers focus on using play and creativity to learn in the areas of language, science, math, art, social studies, and music. Each week focuses on a theme that is incorporated into daily circle time, outdoor play, and activities geared toward social development and preschool learning. The classroom is set up for children to begin preparing for Kindergarten in the areas of reading and writing. At this age, children begin to understand abstract concepts such as counting and letter sounds. Our activities that foster this understanding are writing one’s name, recognizing birthdays, shapes, colors, months of the year, weather, and more.
We encourage each child to reach their full potential through developmentally appropriate activities using creativity, imagination, and problem-solving. If you have questions about our classes please contact us or schedule a campus tour.