Pines Preschool serving children from 18 months through kindergarten. Our classes offer age-appropriate learning experiences led by nurturing professional teachers.
Our Goals For Each Child Are to help him/her discover what our Christian faith is all about through a pervading atmosphere of love and concern, develop a good self-image in a child, a sense of accomplishment, a feeling of worthiness, have a controlled environment where a child can learn about his/her world, and work out problems, develop curiosity, an inquiring mind, learn how to get along with his/her peers, to respect property rights of others and to learn about sharing.
Team Teaching With Two Teachers In All Classes Provides A Teacher/Child Ratio Which Enhances Development Of All Skills And Provides For Personal Attention For Each Of The Children.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
School Motto
'Play is the business of childhood.'
Student Body
Total Students
124 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- Pines Preschool serving children from 18 months through kindergarten. Our classes offer age-appropriate learning experiences led by nurturing professional teachers. Our Goals For Each Child Are to help him/her discover what our Christian faith is all about through a pervading atmosphere of love and concern, develop a good self-image in a child, a sense of accomplishment, a feeling of worthiness, have a controlled environment where a child can learn about his/her world, and work out problems, develop curiosity, an inquiring mind, learn how to get along with his/her peers, to respect property rights of others and to learn about sharing. Team Teaching With Two Teachers In All Classes Provides A Teacher/Child Ratio Which Enhances Development Of All Skills And Provides For Personal Attention For Each Of The Children.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pines Presbyterian Preschool?
The application deadline for Pines Presbyterian Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Pines Presbyterian Preschool located?
Pines Presbyterian Preschool is located in the Memorial City neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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