Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community preschool and kindergarten-age children are cared for during the worship service by caring parent volunteers.
The 2-year-old and 3-year-old should be dropped off in Bradley 207 before the worship service and should be picked up here or on the playground following the service.
Kari Pellegrino is our Extended Care Staff person for this age group.
The 4-year-old and Kindergarten children come to worship and stay through the Children's Moment.
Parents should sign them into Extended Care before the Worship Service begins using the sign-in books on the front row of the sanctuary.
After the Children's Moment, the children leave with parent volunteers.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community preschool and kindergarten-age children are cared for during the worship service by caring parent volunteers. The 2-year-old and 3-year-old should be dropped off in Bradley 207 before the worship service and should be picked up here or on the playground following the service. Kari Pellegrino is our Extended Care Staff person for this age group. The 4-year-old and Kindergarten children come to worship and stay through the Children's Moment. Parents should sign them into Extended Care before the Worship Service begins using the sign-in books on the front row of the sanctuary. After the Children's Moment, the children leave with parent volunteers.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community?
The application deadline for Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community located?
Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community is located in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood of Decatur, GA. There are 2 other private schools located in Downtown Decatur.
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