Academics
Preschool
About The Preschool
Welcome to St. Margaret’s Early Childhood School where our mission is to educate the hearts and minds of young people for lives of learning, leadership and service. Our early childhood program is designed to engage the youngest learners to develop socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively through developmentally-appropriate practices rich in social connections, language, literacy, math and other disciplinary skills and content.
Over one hundred years of research has shown us the importance of children’s learning through play and exploration. Current research only solidifies the understanding that children learn best when they are actively and mentally engaged in their own learning. St Margaret’s knowledgeable and experienced educators facilitate and guide students with well thought strategies and environments that motivate and encourage preschool-age learners to investigate, question, problem solve and discover.
In the classroom, children learn to navigate friendships by sharing materials, taking turns and taking perspective of others’ ideas. Cognitive skills are further developed through investigation and exploration. Teachers provide materials and activities that develop literacy, numeracy and scientific thinking. Children are encouraged to question, create, problem-solve and explore.
The learning does not end in the classroom. The nationally recognized Outdoor Classroom is purposefully designed for children to discover the natural world by spending time observing and feeding chickens, building with blocks, planting in the garden, catching rollie pollies, and watching caterpillars change over time. The Outdoor Classroom also helps children strengthen their physical abilities through riding bikes, climbing, lifting and dancing.
The Early Childhood School is a wonderful place for preschool-age learners to develop a foundation for a love of learning through a socially and academically vigorous learning environment.
Dr. Cris Lozon,
Director, Early Childhood School
Director, Early Childhood School
St. Margaret’s Early Childhood School is committed to providing quality care based on our knowledge of current research and best practices. For more than 20 years we have provided quality daily experiences and positive outcomes for preschool children at St. Margaret’s.
Preschool News
List of 3 news stories.
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Student Artwork Spotlighted at Barbara Nelson PreK-12 Exhibit
The exhibit was officially unveiled this week at a reception in the Performing Arts Center, where the works are on display.Read More -
Professional Community Engages in Productive In-Service Day, Both on Campus and On the Road
St. Margaret’s professional community took part in professional-development work during a busy in-service day on Monday.Read More -
Early Childhood School Faculty Attends and Presents at Caltech’s ECSTEM Conference
St. Margaret’s Early Childhood School Assistant Director and Pedagogista Sonia Yoshizawa presented recently at the ECSTEM Conference organized by the California Institute of Technology.Read More
An independent preschool through grade 12 college-preparatory day school in Orange County, California
NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY
St. Margaret's Episcopal School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational, admission, financial aid, hiring and athletic policies or in other school-administered programs.
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
31641 La Novia Avenue
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.661.0108
31641 La Novia Avenue
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.661.0108
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