First Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Center

21 E. Constance Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93105
fpcsb.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1982
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
68 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Movement and Dance

School Notes

  • First Presbyterian ECC offers a rich outdoor classroom for active learning blocks, dramatic play, art, manipulative, science.
  • Qualified teachers care for children ages 3 months to 5 years.
  • Topics may change quickly or be explored all month.
  • Learning letters and numbers takes place within this active exploration.
  • Most important to school success is learning to love school, to become competent problem solvers, and to feel good about oneself.
  • A weekly Chapel time lets children learn about Gods love & gifts to the world while a weekly music class lets children explore rhythm, melody, and movement.
  • The Centers program is designed to facilitate the healthy growth of the whole child, which includes emotional, social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development.
  • Building a caring community of parents and teachers surrounds children with the nurturing they need to thrive.
  • First Presbyterian ECC offers a rich outdoor classroom for active learning blocks, dramatic play, art, manipulative, science.Qualified teachers care for children ages 3 months to 5 years in our infant, toddler and preschool classes. Our focus is providing relationship based care and we strucute our program so that classes, including teachers, move together over the years. This provides a continuity of care and an excellent foundation for learning. Topics may change quickly or be explored all month.Learning letters and numbers takes place within this active exploration.Most important to school success is learning to love school, to become competent problem solvers, and to feel good about oneself.A weekly Chapel time lets children learn about Gods love & gifts to the world while a weekly music class lets children explore rhythm, melody, and movement.The Centers program is designed to facilitate the healthy growth of the whole child, which includes emotional, social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development.Building a caring community of parents and teachers surrounds children with the nurturing they need to thrive.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

Does First Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Center offer a summer program?
Yes, First Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Center offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for First Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Center?
The application deadline for First Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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