St. Paul Lutheran Church
& Early Childhood Learning Center
ST. PAUL EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER
"The Peaceable Kingdom"
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A Message from our Directors
Thank you all for your continued support of our school. It is our hope and expectation that our unique and innovative preschool will become well known for its philosophy and strong emphasis on peaceful conflict resolution and a creative, emergent curriculum.
We strive to make decisions based on what is best for each child. We believe that God is watching over our program and guiding us as we grow.
~ Lisa McLean, Director and Iven Ayad, Assistant Director
We have been a
CONSISTANT 4 & 5 STAR SCHOOL SINCE 2014.
WELCOME
Welcome to our licensed early childhood center where we provide developmentally appropriate learning environments for children aged 12 months through VPK. Whether you are seeking full day or part-time preschool options, we offer safe, nurturing, and affordable preschool programs that support your child's growth in every way.
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At our Christian preschool, we prepare children not only for academic success in elementary school, but also for life. Through our unique high quality childcare center children are taught how to respond to challenges with communication, problem solving skills, self-soothing techniques and leadership. We are equipping them with tools to handle bullying, stress, and conflict in healthy, Christ-centered ways.​​​​
We believe in the power of play-based learning, and our program includes cooking, gardening, outdoor exploration, and plenty of fun! With small class sizes, a low teacher-child ratio, and caring, certified teachers, your child receives personalized attention in a loving and nurturing environment.
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We are grateful that God led St. Paul to build this special place for children and their families. Whether you're looking for a trusted preschool/daycare for ages one to five, a school readiness program, or quality childcare services with strong partnerships, we invite you to give us a call to set up a tour at our preschool.
We would love to meet you and show you why we are a top choice for families searching for a high-quality preschool with a large outdoor play area and values that last a lifetime!
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To enroll, call us at
941-955-6480
and schedule a tour.
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CONTACT US
For more information about our school
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Call us @ 941.955.6480
Director - Lisa McLean 941-779-7009 C
Email: lmclean1972@gmail.com
Asst. Director - Iven Ayad 941-726-0091 C
Email us @ StPaul-ECLC@verizon.net
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​Include the best way to reach you (mail, home phone, cell phone) and the best time you will be available.
OPEN HOURS
Part-time
9:00a to 1:00p
VPK
9:00a to 12:00p
The Wraparound
7:30a to 5:30p
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Open Monday–Friday
"Our family discusses our highs and lows for the day just about every night at supper. It’s a fun way to get our kids to tell us how their day went. Last night, when it was JB's turn, he immediately said I had no lows and Chapel was my high. He proceeded to tell us all about chapel and that he got to go inside a whale. He was so excited to tell us all about chapel. I think he really enjoys preschool. Thank you (to you and the staff) for taking great care of him."
--- Jerry
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6
2025-2026 PROGRAMS
VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Four-year-olds)
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We've structured our VPK Program to be part of our regular full day kindergarten preparation program. The program is free between the hours of 9:00a and 12:00p for families that are "VPK registered" with Sarasota County's Early Learning Coalition. The Wrap is a program that is available to our families in VPK that includes before and/or after care.
VPK Days and Hours
Monday–Friday, 9:00a to 12:00p
Lunch Bunch is offered from 12:00p to1:00p
The Wraparound is offered from 7:30a to 5:30p.
Part-time Wraparound is 8:00a to 3:00p.
Ratio: One Lead Teacher to ten students with Teacher's Aide available.
Maximum class size: 20 children with two teachers.
12 Month, Two and Three Year Olds
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We have a special classroom for our 18 mos., two's and three's that has been designed with captivating learning materials just for their developmental stages! 12 months, two and three-year-olds may attend our program Monday through Friday from 9:00a to1:00p or choose our part-time Monday, Wednesday, Friday program or our Tuesday, Thursday program. Another very exciting and unique learning environment! The Wrap is available to our families that includes before and/or after care.
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Days and Hours
Monday–Friday, 9:00a to1:00p
The Wraparound is offered from 7:30a to 5:30p.
Maximum class size/12 months: 10 children with two teachers.
Maximum class size/two-year-olds: 12 children with two teachers.
Maximum class size/three-year-olds: 15 children with two teachers.
The Wraparound
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Monday through Friday 7:30a to 5:30p
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Mornings can be tough, especially for parents who work outside of the home or parents who need to be on time for a morning appointment, etc. Again in the afternoon, extra care hours may be needed. Wraparound care is a calm time of quiet activities led by a teacher, such as story-time, finger painting, and puzzles, filling the time until class begins. The afternoon is also filled with a variety of adventures and fun. So... come on in for a wonderful full day at preschool!
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Chapel Time
Offered to Room Three and VPK students each Tuesday at 9:30a.
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​Rocket Phonics
Offered to VPK students only.
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​We are pleased to offer these programs to enrich your child's experiences. For information on any of our programs:
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Call us! 941.955.6480