Why Choose Us?
Our 40 years of Experience
St. Matthew’s Preschool and Kindergarten has served Snellville, and the surrounding community for over 40 years. We have expanded our program to meet the needs of the community we serve. Our Programs include: Toddlers, Twos, Threes, and Fours.
Our Teachers
Most of our teachers are mothers, so the loving care of your child is in the hands of a parent like you. Almost all our staff members are parents of St. Matthew’s Preschool and Kindergarten “graduates” or have a child currently enrolled here. We have a vested interest in making sure the teaching at St. Matthew’s Preschool and Kindergarten is top-notch. In addition to having “hands-on” parenting experience, our teachers stay up-to-date on the newest ideas and trends. We want your child to stay healthy and safe at St. Matthew’s Preschool and Kindergarten, so every staff member is CPR and First Aid certified.
Our Enrichment Programs
St. Matthew’s Preschool and Kindergarten offers opportunities for students to attend programs during the regular operating hours, and to enroll in additional programs before or after school.
Chapel
As an outreach ministry of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, St. Matthew’s Preschool and Kindergarten is rooted in the belief that God is love—and that every child is deeply loved by God. We warmly welcome families of all faith backgrounds.
At school, we celebrate Christian holidays such as Christmas and Easter and offer prayers before meals as part of our daily routine. Children in our 3-year-old classes and up also attend a weekly chapel led by the church Rector. Chapel is a joyful time designed to nurture each child’s natural sense of wonder and faith in a welcoming way.
Music
The Music curriculum is an integral part of our preschool program. The children go to music once a week for 30-45 minutes. They are introduced to a new instrument each week. They receive a coloring page showing that instrument so they can show you what they have learned. The instrument usually pertains to the “Letter of the Week.” The children are encouraged to sing, dance, clap their hands, stomp their feet, and get their whole body moving. We also use props like maracas, ribbons, spoons, wooden sticks, beanie babies, hula hoops and castanets.
The children learn fun songs they can sing to you for holiday performances and special engagements with Mom and Dad. The look on their faces when they can perform their music for you says it all: they absolutely love music!
Science
The Science curriculum introduces the children to the world of exploration through hands on experiences. The children experience Science once a week for 30-45 minutes. The children learn all about the world around them: how plants grow, what cells look like; how things work and the very basics of experimentation like cause and effect. They are encouraged to ask questions and give a hypothesis. Each science lesson pertains to the “Letter of the Week.” All of the children enjoy the wonder of science and discovering new things in a hands-on way!
Spanish
St. Matthew’s Preschool and Kindergarten is proud to offer Spanish as part of our curriculum for 4-year-old classes and up. Children will learn basic language with this hands on class. Spanish is taught through complete context sentence communication, movement with words, and songs with actions. The children are taught counting, colors, body parts songs as well as some others to help them learn the language in a fun and engaging manner.
Technology
St. Matthew’s Preschool and Kindergarten offers the unique opportunity for your three-year-olds, four-year-olds, and kindergartners to learn about and use technology. The children have the use of hand held tablets for 20 minutes once a week. All of our applications are age appropriate and learning-centered. Using our interactive applications, your child learns about colors, shapes, numbers, letters, opposites, matching and following directions. Learning to use the tablet is another opportunity to strengthen hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills
Library
The Library is attended once a week for our 3-year-old classes and up. Your child may pick out a book and take it home for a week. The children really enjoy going to the bookshelves and picking out their own books. We acquire many of our library books with points earned through Scholastic book orders. When our parents order books for their children, we receive free ones for our library. We also gladly accept donations!
Ballet
Pre-Ballet class is offered after school to 3, 4, and 5 year olds. This is a completely separate program from St. Matthew’s Preschool and Kindergarten. An instructor comes on site and teaches early development of technical ballet and movement. In the spring the children perform a recital from all the techniques they have learned. For more information call Creative Movement and Dance at 678-482-2264.
Reptile Class
Reptile class is offered after school to 4 and 5 year olds. This is a completely separate program from St. Matthew’s Preschool and Kindergarten. A master herpetologist comes on site for an interactive experience where students feed and care for several different reptiles and animals each week. Students will create habitats, discover each reptile/animal’s unique anatomy, their environment and native region. For more information call 404-545-2643.
Nzone Sports
Sports class is offered after school for children ages 3, 4, and 5. This is a completely separate program from St. Matthew’s Preschool and Kindergarten. The class is run by NZone, a multi-sport program designed to introduce young students to a variety of sports while promoting sportsmanship and teamwork through fun.
What Our Families are Saying
