Our Approach — Covenant Presbyterian Day School

A rich history of early childhood education

Marilyn Davis, Director

I would like to welcome you to our Day School Program. We are honored that you have chosen Covenant Day School to be part of your child’s early education and care during these most precious preschool and kindergarten years.

It is our belief that children in their earliest years have tremendous curiosity and capacity to learn. We will encourage these characteristics and work to help your child learn and grow. As educators and mothers ourselves, what we value for our own children: a strong educational foundation and a safe and caring atmosphere in which to grow and learn is what our school has been designed to be. I truly believe that your child will be in the best hands, receiving a quality education and most importantly, enjoying their time spent learning. I am extremely proud to say that our students will be more than prepared for the primary grades ahead of them, academically as well as socially and emotionally.

I look forward to getting to know each and every one of our parents and students as we become a “Covenant Family” of our own. Please take some time to look through the information on our website to learn about our various programs and school philosophies. We look forward to working with you to help give your child the best start possible.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact myself or any of our staff. We thank you for choosing our Day School and look forward to a successful start in your child's development.

Our Philosophy

Young children learn by feeling, smelling, tasting, and by questioning, explaining and listening. They learn by first-hand experiences: by doing. Activities in both preschool and kindergarten will, therefore center around concrete, manipulative materials and equipment: blocks, water, sand, cooking, arts and crafts, puzzles, rhythm instruments, animals for pets, gardening, field trips and visitors to the classrooms.

Our mission is to provide a program for children in preschool, pre-k and kindergarten which meets their needs as individuals who are part of a group.

We plan for the total child to grow

Intellectually

Thinking skills are developed as children make decisions, observe, recall, see relationships and predict outcomes.
Mathematical perceptions and concepts develop as children:
work with blocks
carpentry tools and supplies
measure for cooking
chart activities and interest
record the date and/or weather on a calendar
receive direct instruction in number concepts.
Science understandings occur as children:
care for pets
observe seasonal changes
carry out science and cooking experiences and experiments
grow in an ever deepening understanding and appreciation of our natural world
Formal reading preparation is important at each level. Teachers plan:
stories
poetry
music
listening for rhymes and beginning sounds
the keeping of charts and lists
the recording of experiences in story form, etc.
Kindergartners sometimes come to school already reading. Others being to read during kindergarten year. We encourage the the sounding out of words, learning sight words, and the recording of their own words on charts, cards, signs, painting, etc.

Physically

Small muscle skills develop as children use their hands and eyes together in many experiences:
at the carpentry table
building with blocks
dressing dolls
working puzzles
stringing beads, etc.
Writing skills develop as children write their names, simple messages, letters, numerals, etc.
Large muscle development is planned for through use of outdoor equipment and activities.
We consider the outside area to be as essential as the inside classroom to the children's physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. Self-esteem in young children is closely related to how well they use their bodies... therefore, we aim for strength, coordination, confidence and flexibility.

Spiritually

Our school is a Christian school. Each child is seen as a child of God... to be loved, led, taught and helped to see and respect the needs of others.
During our weekly chapel children experience Christian fellowship through songs, Bible stories and prayer. We teach children that God is creator and mighty and loves all of His creation and sent His son Jesus to demonstrate his love. Parents and siblings are welcome to attend.

Parents & Teachers

We share with parents the responsibility for promoting sound growth in a period when growth and learning are the most rapid of their entire lifetime. We want to encourage comfortable and open communication that parents and teachers can function as a consistent team, supporting the needs of the children, parents and teachers alike.

Meet our Faculty