The purpose of First Congregational Church Preschool & Kindergarten is to meet an ongoing need in Winter Park and the surrounding communities for an early childhood education program of the highest quality.
First Congregational Church Preschool & Kindergarten is designed to provide parents and educators with practical and current information regarding brain research, cognition, and student achievement.
We are successfully applying this information in our classrooms at First Congregational Church Preschool & Kindergarten, and it is our hope that you will find it useful, too.
At First Congregational Church Preschool & Kindergarten we strongly believe that active play is the most natural way young children learn.
Thus, our curriculum abounds with activities that encourage children to create, explore, invent, observe, listen, question, imagine, dance, sing, and more! Additionally, the experiences we provide cultivate a firm foundation for future academic endeavors and focus on the unique development of each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive abilities.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked FL School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
First Congregational Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
94 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 47%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No formal dress code
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition depends on the number of days and hours your child attends. Different schedules are available.
School Notes
- The purpose of First Congregational Church Preschool & Kindergarten is to meet an ongoing need in Winter Park and the surrounding communities for an early childhood education program of the highest quality. First Congregational Church Preschool & Kindergarten is designed to provide parents and educators with practical and current information regarding brain research, cognition, and student achievement. We are successfully applying this information in our classrooms at First Congregational Church Preschool & Kindergarten, and it is our hope that you will find it useful, too. At First Congregational Church Preschool & Kindergarten we strongly believe that active play is the most natural way young children learn. Thus, our curriculum abounds with activities that encourage children to create, explore, invent, observe, listen, question, imagine, dance, sing, and more! Additionally, the experiences we provide cultivate a firm foundation for future academic endeavors and focus on the unique development of each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive abilities.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Congregational Preschool & Kindergarten's ranking?
First Congregational Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for First Congregational Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for First Congregational Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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