720 N. Sixth Street, Longview, TX 75601
"And Now, Little Children, Abide In Him" 1 John 2:28
ABOUT
PREP School is a ministry of the First Christian Church. We have been Providing Readiness and Enrichment Preparation since 1976. We serve boys and girls, ages 6 months through Kindergarten.

PHILOSOPHY
The PREP School offers a child-centered program of early childhood education that emphasizes experience; that is, we try to provide as many opportunities as possible for our children to see, feel, hear, smell, taste, act, think, explore and discover. We believe that the activities provided should address the child's development in all areas-mental, physical, emotional, social and spiritual. In short, although we believe that it is important for our preschoolers to master the fundamentals of such academic subjects as reading and math, we feel that it is even more important that they be given the types of enriching and challenging experiences on which all learning is based. Specific components of this philosophy can be described as follows:
THE PREP SCHOOL CURRICULUM IS BASED ON ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE. For example, it is recognized that a two-year old does not have a long attention span and cannot sit still for long periods of time. Activities are planned to be appropriate for each age level and for each individual child, regardless of age.
THE PREP SCHOOL ADDRESSES THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE CHILD, not just academic or intellectual development, but development of motor skills, language, social interaction, emotional growth and creative expression.
THE PREP CURRICULUM, THROUGH A PROGRAM OF PLANNED, DIRECTED PLAY, STRESSES "HANDS ON" CONCRETE EXPERIENCES. In the words of two great educators, we believe that "Children learn best by "doing" and that "Play is the work of childhood".
THE PREP SCHOOL FOCUSES ON SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND TALENTS OF EACH CHILD.
THE PREP SCHOOL CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO REFLECT NOT ONLY THE CHILD'S NEEDS BUT ALSO HIS INTERESTS, through activities which relate directly to the child and his world.
THE PREP SCHOOL VIEWS PARENTS AS PARTNERS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION; We believe that good communication between school/staff and the home is essential.
THE PREP SCHOOL CURRICULUM IS FOUNDED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING A POSITIVE SENSE OF SELF-WORTH AND SELF ESTEEM IN CHILDREN. To fully realize his/her natural gifts and talents, a child must have positive and secure feelings about school itself; must have confidence in her own abilities, and most of all, must not be afraid to try something new or something that might not work. We believe that children best learn these concepts in an environment of mutual respect and through responsibilities appropriate to their developmental level. Building self-esteem and feelings of accomplishment are the foundation on which the curriculum is based.​
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Hours of
Operation:
MONDAY - THURSDAY

9:00AM - 2:30PM
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FRIDAY

9:00AM - NOON
SCHOOL YEAR IS FROM SEPTEMBER-MAY AND WE HAVE HAVE DISCOVERY DAYS TWO DAYS A WEEK IN THE MONTH OF JULY FOR AGES 2-7.
PREP SCHOOL
720 N. SIXTH STREET
LONGVIEW, TX 75601
(SCHOOL ENTRANCE ON SEVENTH STREET)
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AMANDA GRIMES
DIRECTOR
903-758-0320
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OUR DIRECTOR
My name is Amanda Grimes and I am the director of PREP School at First Christian Church in Longview.
As an educator and a mother, I am well aware how much every parent desires a caring, loving, and nurturing environment for their children. That is why at PREP school we take the roll of being your child’s caregiver very seriously. I passionately believe in the importance of providing high-quality Early
Childhood Education programs for all children. The world of childcare and education is constantly evolving. As PREP school’s director, I vow to continue learning how to better myself and ultimately provide better education services for our children.
The staff at PREP is what makes our school GREAT! These hard working professionals have a love of children and treat their students and families with kindness and respect. At PREP we treat one another like family and we have an environment of love and trust to assist every child on their learning journey.
Thank you for visiting PREP School’s website. Please contact the school if you have any questions or want to inquire about becoming part of PREP where each child and family is valued and loved.
Thank you,
Amanda Grimes
PREP School Director
Important Forms and Information
Below are links to forms and documents. If you have any questions please call the PREP school office at 903-758-0320.
