St. Peter's Preschool

Barb Christian, Preschool Director • February 10, 2025

Excellence in our Preschool

St. Peter’s Preschool has a long history of excellence beginning in 2001. We offer a variety of classes to serve 2-5-year-old students and their families. We have a loving staff that has a rooted history and enjoys connecting our Christian faith with our students. Our preschool is Jesus-centered and promotes learning through play to help our children grow spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, and physically. Some exciting things we do are chapel, New School Year Bash, music class, library time with Honey Bunny, Minds in Motion, field trips, Preschool Prom, art projects, Grandparents’ Day, and National Lutheran Schools Week celebrations. Families are encouraged to get to know one another and to participate in events which creates a feeling of a “Preschool Family.” We also get involved in the community by using our chapel offering money to help others. Jared the Comfort Dog, The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission, Breastie Boxes, Missionary Rev. Sharp, Erin’s House, and The Shepherd’s Hand are just a few of the places we have supported through our offerings.


Currently, we are collecting new and gently used shoes for people in underdeveloped countries. Our goal is to collect 100 bags of 25 pairs. So far we are at about 20% of our goal. If you would like to donate, you may leave your shoes in the Preschool hallway, by the Day School office, or in the Ministry Center at Church. We will be collecting shoes through March 13.


If you have a child that is ready for preschool, we are beginning registration now. Current preschool families will register beginning February 10, church members will begin registering on February 17, and registration will open to the public on February 24. We would encourage you to contact the preschool to arrange a tour for a better insight into all the wonderful things that are offered. Please contact Barb Christian at preschool@stpetersfw.org or 260-748-0775 to schedule a tour or for additional questions.

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