Winter Park Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten recognize the value of sharing God's love to little ones providing tender love and care.
We want each child who enters our building to feel loved and excited about coming to preschool and discovering the joy of learning through play! In addition to our weekday preschool program we provide care & learning for our youngest guests each Sunday morning & Wednesday evening.
We're very proud of our Weekday Early Education Ministry at Winter Park.
Our Preschool & Kindergarten program includes opportunities for 2 day, 3 day, and 5 day attendance, depending on the age of the child.
Admissions for the following school year begin in late January.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NC School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 30 / Feb. 20
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Winter Park Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1960
School Motto
Together... learning to follow Jesus, joining God's work in the world.
Student Body
Total Students
140 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 30 / Feb. 20
Admissions Director
Anita McConnell
Admissions Associate
Merle Patterson
Application URL
School Notes
- Winter Park Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten recognize the value of sharing God's love to little ones providing tender love and care. We want each child who enters our building to feel loved and excited about coming to preschool and discovering the joy of learning through play! In addition to our weekday preschool program we provide care & learning for our youngest guests each Sunday morning & Wednesday evening. We're very proud of our Weekday Early Education Ministry at Winter Park. Our Preschool & Kindergarten program includes opportunities for 2 day, 3 day, and 5 day attendance, depending on the age of the child. Admission application process begins in late January for the following school year.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winter Park Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten's ranking?
Winter Park Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Winter Park Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Winter Park Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten is Jan. 30 / Feb. 20.
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