St. Mary's uses a hand on, child intiated approach to learning.
We believe that children learn through play. We incorporate many different elements in the classroom to foster to each child's developmental level and insure age appropriate activities for the child.
Our teachers lesson are organized around weekly & monthly themes encompassing concepts such as letters, number, shapes, and colors.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 46%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
11 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Brandi Crawford
School Notes
- We are licensed by Florida Department of Children and Families, and are members of the National Assoc. of Episcopal Schools. We serve families with children ages 2-4 years of age. We are open M-F from 9-12 with Extended Care available.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's Preschool?
The application deadline for St. Mary's Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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