Our School

The school was founded in 1963 and is a ministry of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollister. The school is a non-profit, non-sectarian, and non-partisan organization. We are licensed by the State of California and meet all State teaching regulations. We employ State approved preschool teachers and director.

Our co-operative preschool program has been in existence since the school’s inception. We offer a large number of classes for preschool aged children.

Our Mission Statement

To offer a program that provides for the development of the whole child and enhances his/her spiritual, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.

Our Philosophy

• Children learn from their experiences.

• Each child develops according to his/her own individual needs and interests.

• Each child is uniquely created by God with his/her own special gifts.

• Our most important contribution to each child is that they feel special, God loves them, school is fun, and learning is satisfying.

Our School Features

• State credentialed and Christian teachers.

• School Board of parent volunteers.

• Parental participation in the classroom exists daily (compulsory).

• Child/adult ratio in the preschool classroom is 5:1

• Informative monthly newsletter.

• Fun and safe play yard for preschool outdoor activities.