Now Accepting 2024-2025 Registrations!
Limited spaces are now available for 3-5 year old students!
For program options, tuition costs and enrollment forms
click the Register Today box.
Scholarships are available for those in need.
Please reach out to us for more information at 276-228-3248
or preschool@stjohnswytheville.org.
Program Availability
Students must turn 3 by December 31st of the school year to begin in September, and ALL students MUST be toilet trained.
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Each option can be either Half Day or Full Day
2 days/week - Tuesday / Thursday
5 days/week - Every Weekday
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Each option can be either Half Day or Full Day
3 days/week - Monday / Wednesday / Friday
5 days/week - Every Weekday
Programs for this age group are 3+ days/week in order to promote Kindergarten readiness.
About Our Program
St. John’s Preschool is committed to providing quality early education in a nurturing Christian environment where each child can grow and develop intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually while instilling an enthusiasm for learning and an appreciation for God’s diverse creation.
Since 1965, more than 3,500 children have begun their learning experience in the classrooms at St. John’s Preschool. We have a dedicated team of teachers and leaders. The preschool provides foundational education and socialization programs for children ages three through five. The program provides music, art, reading, and math, along with spiritual and cultural learning. We’re looking for preschoolers who like to learn, play, paint, read, color, sing, dance, and participate in a variety of other enrichment activities. An outdoor play area is available for the children’s use.
What We Offer:
Leading Christian Education
Experienced & Committed Teachers
Kindergarten Readiness
Fun Learning
Interactive Lessons
Character Development
Small Class Sizes
Enriching Activities
Parent Involvement
Our special activities include:
Chapel – this is a short service where children sing songs, learn the Children's Creed, hear a Bible story, and say their prayers.
Crazy Music – Karen Melton teaches the students how to read music and introduces new seasonal songs.
Museum Visits – Hosted by the Town of Wytheville Department of Museums, they come to teach on a different exciting topics; Apples, Native Americans, Churning Butter, and Dyeing Eggs.
Field Trips - We like to take two field trips each year. At least 1 parent is required to attend with each student, if destination is not within walking distance of our school.
Giving Opportunities:
The Preschool participates in donating to charitable organizations. In the past, we have collected various types of food for the HOPE Packs. Through this, we teach the children compassion and hope that they will transfer that to their everyday lives.
Meet Our Preschool Staff
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Jennifer McNeill
Mrs. Jennifer McNeill is our Preschool Director. She began her career at St. John’s Preschool in 2017 when she moved to the community. Previously, she taught in a classroom and then became the administrator of a school in Salem, VA.
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Jennifer Alley
Mrs. Jennifer Alley is our Preschool Administrative Assistant. She is also the morning teacher for our 4 and 5 year old students that attend St. John’s Preschool all 5 days of the week, for the full day. She taught at our preschool for 3 years while both of her sons attended St. John’s Preschool and then homeschooled them both before returning to teach in 2016.
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Ty King
Mrs. Ty King teaches our 4 year old students that attend St. John’s Preschool 3 days per week, half a day. She has been teaching at our preschool since 2007. Her twin daughters also attended St. John’s Preschool.
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Karen Melton
Mrs. Karen Melton teaches our 3 year old students that attend St. John’s Preschool 2 days per week, half a day. She has been teaching at our preschool since 2014. Her son also attended St. John’s Preschool.
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Vanessa Black
Mrs. Vanessa Black teaches our 4 and 5 year old students that attend St. John’s Preschool 5 days per week, half a day. She has been teaching at our preschool since 2018.
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Cindy King
Mrs. Cindy King teaches the 4 and 5 year old students that attend St. John’s Preschool for the full day, as the Afternoon Lead Teacher. She has been teaching at our preschool since 2018.
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Beth Robinson
Mrs. Beth Robinson teaches the 3 year old students that attend St. John’s Preschool for the full day, 5 days per week, as an afternoon teacher. She has been teaching at our preschool since 2021.
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Ashley Charr
Mrs. Ashley Charr will begin her first year with us during our 2023-2024 school year as a morning teacher for our 3 year old students that attend St. John’s Preschool all 5 days of the week, for the full day. Her oldest son will be attending his second year at St. John’s Preschool.
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Katy Grubb
Mrs. Katy Grubb will begin her first year with us during our 2023-2024 school year teaching our 3 year old students that attend St. John’s Preschool 3 days per week, half a day. Her son will also be attending his first year at St. John’s Preschool.
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Lisa Lester
Mrs. Lisa Lester has taught at St. John’s Preschool, in multiple capacities, since 1999. She has continued as a substitute teacher since 2018.
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Jeannie Moore
Mrs. Jeannie Moore began teaching at our Preschool in 2022. She has had two of her sons enrolled in our Preschool for the last 3 years. She will continue as a substitute teacher this year.
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Nicky Dronsick
Ms. Nicky Dronsick began teaching at our preschool in 2021. She now continues as a substitute teacher.
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Lyndsey Carter
Mrs. Lyndsey Carter will begin her first year with us during our 2023-2024 school year as a substitute teacher. Her daughter will be attending her second year at St. John’s Preschool.