WHAT IS A HIGH QUALITY PROGRAM?
The high-quality early childhood program at St. Stephen’s Preschool provides a safe and nurturing environment where the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of young children is promoted.
In programs like St. Stephen’s, you will see:
- frequent, positive, warm interactions among teachers and children
- planned learning activities appropriate to children’s age and development, such as block building, dress-up, painting, reading stories, play-dough and active outdoor play
- specially trained staff
- ongoing professional development for the staff
- enough adults to respond to individual children
- a variety of age appropriate materials
- respect for diversity
- a healthy, safe, inclusive environment
- regular two-way communication between teachers and parents
- effective administration
- ongoing, systematic evaluation of the program and individual children
St. Stephen’s Preschool has earned accreditation from the Diocese of Los Angeles as well as praise from teachers in the local elementary schools. Accreditation is valid for three years. During that period, programs must submit reports to document program improvements and major changes.
St. Stephen’s Preschool is a member of the Santa Clarita Valley Faith-based Preschool Fellowship, The Diocesan Commission on Schools and the National Association of Episcopal Schools.