Our School

Mission

Christ Church Episcopal Preschool educates young children, creates community among families, school and church, and honors and nurtures children in the Episcopal tradition.

Vision

Christ Church Episcopal Preschool is a ministry of Christ Church Christiana Hundred serving children eighteen months through pre-kindergarten. Through a developmentally-appropriate, play-based and literacy-rich curriculum, we seek to promote a child's full potential, intellectually, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

To accomplish this vision, Christ Church Episcopal Preschool provides:

• highly qualified career educators and administrators

• small class sizes

• age-appropriate curriculum in language, math, science, and social studies

• special programs, such as art, music and Spanish

• physical exercise and health education curriculum

• daily prayer and focus on spiritual growth, community outreach, and Episcopal identity

• opportunities for students from all backgrounds

• safe, comfortable and well-equipped learning spaces

• award winning outdoor classroom

• diverse outdoor recreation

• extended hours childcare

• a beautiful and safe campus

• a caring, supportive and nurturing community of teachers, parents, clergy and parishioners

• financial aid to support families with demonstrated need

Guiding Principles

Children
We strive for excellent teaching to meet children's needs.

Diversity
We welcome all children at CCEP regardless of race, religion, social or ethnic background.

Teachers
We strive for an environment that promotes mutual respect, trust, and development of the professional staff.

Teamwork
We collaborate to achieve optimal goals for children and staff.

Renewal
We continually seek to improve all aspects of CCEP.

Management
We manage ourselves with integrity and respect for one another.

Communications
We engage in two-way communications that are honest, clear and timely.

Ethical Behavior
We uphold ethical and moral behavior in all aspects of CCEP.