Southminster School was founded in 1990 by Southminster Presbyterian Church as the Early Learning Center. Our preschool program now educates over 200 children from 18 months to 4 years old. (Children enrolled in the Southminster School Pre-K classes are considered part of the elementary program.) Our dedicated teaching staff has an average of 5 years teaching and training.  Southminster School has requried that each teacher obtain a minimum of a Child Development Associates Degree (CDA).  Each teacher has a maximum of two years to complete the program.  Eleven of our twelve teachers hold this important certification.  In addition, all teachers attend the Presbyterian Weekdays Ministries Conference and 15 hours of training in August prior to the beginning of the school year.  Each teacher is also trained in CPR/First Aid, and AED through the American Red Cross.

Classes are held from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. with extended care available. Our program seizes upon a child's natural curiosity and interests to build a strong educational foundation in a fun, positive, age-appropriate, Christian environment. The students are provided with opportunities for multi-sensory enrichment, addressing their different abilities and learning styles. Low student-to-teacher ratios ensure a safe and nurturing environment. The children attend Music and Movement classes daily, Chapel weekly, and visit the Computer lab, library and Science Discovery Center biweekly or monthly, depending on age. Field trips and after-school activities further enrich their learning experience.