Business Details
48 Years
experience
Trusted Child Care & Preschool Programs in Langhorne, PA
St. James Preschool has been nurturing young minds in Langhorne, PA since 1978. Our child-centered curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning and structured play to foster kindergarten readiness. With four dedicated classrooms and an expansive playground, we maintain low teacher-to-child ratios to ensure personalized attention. Our certified educators specialize in early childhood development, integrating social-emotional growth with academic preparation. As a non-sectarian Christian program, we welcome families of all backgrounds while fostering spiritual awareness.Parent volunteers contribute to special events, strengthening our community engagement. We offer flexible scheduling options across our 3-year-old and pre-kindergarten programs. Our facility's proximity to St. James Episcopal Church reflects our commitment to holistic development. Over four decades of experience inform our evidence-based teaching methodologies. We prioritize creating a warm, inclusive environment where children thrive academically and socially.
Services
3-Year-Old Program
4-Day Pre-K
5-Day Pre-K
Parent Involvement Opportunities
Christian-Based Curriculum
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience in early childhood education.
- Our certified teachers maintain low student-to-teacher ratios for personalized attention.
- We offer flexible scheduling options for 3-5 year old programs.
- Our curriculum integrates social-emotional development with academic preparation.
- We welcome families of all backgrounds in our inclusive environment.
Services
3-Year-Old Program
Our 3-year-old program offers 2-day and 3-day weekly options focusing on sensory development and foundational skills. Certified teachers guide children through body awareness activities and motor skill exercises. The curriculum emphasizes language development and social readiness through structured play experiences.
4-Day Pre-K
The 4-day pre-kindergarten program prepares children for school with academic and social-emotional development. Daily sessions from 9:15-2:15 PM focus on kindergarten readiness through interactive learning. Certified educators implement evidence-based practices for early childhood development.
5-Day Pre-K
Our full-week pre-kindergarten program provides comprehensive school preparation through consistent routines. Daily 5-hour sessions develop academic skills and social competencies. The structured environment supports children's transition to formal education with individualized attention.
People
Carol Curran
Administrator/Coordinator
Carol Curran leads our administrative team with extensive experience in early childhood education programs.
Kelly Kobel
Pre-K Teacher
Kelly Kobel brings certified expertise to our pre-kindergarten instruction with a focus on child development.
Questions
What age requirements exist for enrollment?
Children must be 3 years old by September 1st for our 3-year-old program and 4 years old for pre-kindergarten classes.
What curriculum approach do you use?
We employ a play-based curriculum emphasizing sensory development, motor skills, and social-emotional growth alongside academic readiness.
Are teachers certified?
All our educators are certified professionals with specialized training in early childhood development and education.
How can parents get involved?
We welcome parent volunteers for special events and classroom activities, offering opportunities to engage with our educational programs.
