Bright, welcoming preschool classroom at Welborne Christian Preschool with children learning and playing

Welborne Christian Preschool

Play-based learning for all God's children.

Welborne Christian Preschool is a half-day early education center focused on growing your child's love of learning in a compassionate environment, grounded in Christian values.

Children at Welborne Christian Preschool

Our Mission

A play-based environment where each child can grow.

  • Develop an awareness of God's love and God's world.
  • Develop a sense of self-esteem and trust.
  • Learn to express feelings in healthy ways.
  • Develop a better understanding of their environment, family, and community.
  • Interact appropriately and effectively with peers.
  • Communicate effectively with teachers and classmates.
  • Become more independent and learn responsibility.
  • Acquire an ability to think, reason, and solve problems.
  • Develop both fine and gross motor skills.
  • Feel empowered to meet the challenges of everyday life.
Families arriving at Welborne Christian Preschool

Our Classes

Half-day classes for ages 2 through 5.

Each class has a lead teacher and an assistant teacher. Class placement is generally dictated by your child's age as of September 30th.

Limit 8 children · Potty training encouraged, not required · Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

2-Day Two-Year-Old Classes

A gentle introduction to school for our youngest learners — small classes, soft landings, and lots of room to play.

Limit 12 children · Potty training required · Tuesday – Thursday · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

3-Day Three-Year-Old Class

More days, more rhythm — language, play, and learning to belong to a class.

Limit 14 children · Monday – Thursday · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

4-Day Four-Year-Old Class

A full pre-K rhythm — early literacy, number sense, and the joys of a classroom community.

Limit 14 children · Monday – Thursday · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

4-Day Five-Year-Old Class

Our oldest learners — kindergarten-readiness in language, math, and social-emotional growth.

Ages 3–5 · Limit 12 children · Potty training required · Fridays · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Fantastic Friday — Mixed Ages

A bonus mixed-age day of art, STEM, storytime, and gross-motor play — a chance for more growth and more friends.

View Fantastic Friday details

Activities

Sparking imagination, in class and beyond.

A combination of in-class learning and bonus activities, designed to meet the needs of your child and family.

In-Class Activities

  • Daily rotating play-based learning stations designed to challenge motor, social, and intellectual skills
  • Circle, story, and prayer time
  • Weekly chapel time
  • Music and movement
  • Hands-on art and science projects
  • Outdoor play on our playground and courtyard
  • Field trips for the whole family

Extra Activities

  • “Early Bird” early drop-off, available daily at 8:00 AM
  • “Lunch Bunch” extended day, most Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:00–1:30 PM
  • Soccer Shots
  • Little Dancing Stars
  • Cooking Club
  • Art Club
  • And more seasonal extracurricular offerings

Our Teachers · 2026–2027

The people who make it feel like family.

Our lead and assistant teachers bring years of early-childhood experience — and a whole lot of love — into every classroom.

Welborne Christian Preschool teachers for the 2026–2027 school year, standing together in matching blue preschool shirts

Join Our Family

We'd love to meet your child.

Call our Preschool Office at (804) 741-8771 or email preschool@welbornechurch.org for more information.

Inquire

Tell us about your family.

Send us a note and our preschool director will be in touch — usually within a couple of business days. We're happy to schedule a visit so you can see the classrooms and meet the teachers.

Inquiries are sent to preschool@welbornechurch.org via your email client.