Our Preschool began in 1963 to provide a strong, faith-based foundation for Marietta children. We’ve upheld that mission since then, blending tradition with more contemporary learning styles to make a lasting impact on each child in our care.

Our dedicated staff members strive to foster a lifelong curiosity and love of learning by teaching little ones an appreciation for their world, kindness toward each other and a closeness to God. Our play-based program offers low student-teacher ratios and hands-on experiences in a loving, nurturing classroom environment.

Have questions about our Preschool program?
Contact Betsy Sherwood, Preschool Director, at (770) 427-2166 or Preschool@fpcmarietta.org.

Located at 189 Church Street | Marietta, GA 30060

Upcoming events and deadlines

Thursday, December 19th-Monday, January 6th
Preschool closed for Christmas Break

Tuesday, January 7th-Preschool Resumes

Thursday, January 16th 9:30-11:00am-Community Open House

Monday, February 3rd-Registration for Current Preschool Families

Wednesday, February 5th-Registration for FPC Church Members, FPC Weekday Preschool Alumni, and Former FPC Weekday Preschool Families

Friday, February 7th-Registration for Community Families

Friday, February 14th-Class Confirmations Sent for 2025-2026 School Year

Register your child by age

Must turn 1 by May 1, 2024

9am – 12pm preschool
2 days per week: Tues/Thurs or Wed/Friday
Ratio: 2 teachers/8 children

Click here for 2023-2024 registration fees & tuition.

Must turn 2 by September 1, 2024

9am – 12pm preschool
12pm – 1pm optional Lunch Bunch
2 days per week: Tues/Thurs or Wed/Fri
3 days per week: Mon/Wed/Fri or Mon/Tues/Thurs
Ratio: 2 teachers/10 children

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Must turn 3 by September 1, 2024

9am – 12pm preschool
12pm – 1pm optional Lunch Bunch
3 days per week: Mon/Tues/Thurs or Mon/Wed/Friday
4 days per week: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fine Arts Friday
5 days per week: Monday – Friday
Ratio: 2 teachers/12 children
Note: Child must be toilet trained

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Must turn 4 by September 1, 2024

9am – 12pm preschool
12pm – 1pm optional Lunch Bunch
4 days per week: Monday – Thursday
5 days per week: Monday – Friday
Ratio: 2 teachers/14 children
Note: Child must be toilet trained

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Must turn 5 by September 1, 2024

9am – 1pm kindergarten
5 days per week: Monday – Friday
Ratio: 2 teachers/14 children
Note: Child must be toilet trained

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More on our curriculum

FPC Weekday Preschool is a play-based program that uses the GELDS (Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards) as the foundation for our program. Using the standards, our experienced teachers tailor their units to meet the needs and interests of their children. Through learning centers, small and large group activities, and individual instruction, teachers present developmentally appropriate content.

We offer Zoo-phonics in our three-year-old classes to supplement letter identification and phonetic awareness in a fun, playful way. Our 3- and 4-year old classes and Kindergarten use Heggerty Phonemic Awareness for systematic and engaging phonemic awareness instruction.

We want to help kids develop their complete selves, so we take a holistic approach to help each child grow…

Socially: to help kids learn how to make new friends and communicate effectively.

Emotionally: to develop self-esteem and adaptability in new situations.

Spiritually: to understand God’s love and appreciate the beauty of his creations.

Academically: to master the foundations of language, reading and math.

Creatively: to use art as a form of expression through activities, music and movement.

Physically: to use movement class and playground time to enhance physical development, which play a critical role in a child’s learning.

Hear from FPC Weekday Preschool Parents

“We chose FPC Weekday Preschool because of the play-based curriculum, and we are over-the-moon pleased with how our daughter has been learning and growing.”

“Finding FPC Weekday Preschool has been one of the greatest blessings in my children’s lives. They are known and loved, and their creative spirits and minds have been sparked.  I feel so thankful for this sweet school.”

“FPC is an extended family for us.  The teachers are so loving, and our children look forward to going to school each morning. Wonderful school!”

“We love the environment. You feel the warmth as soon as you enter the preschool halls. We love the smaller size and that everyone knows your children’s names. It is the perfect place for our children to develop a love of learning.”

“The children are learning through play, which helps them develop cognitively, socially, and emotionally.”

“I love the positive environment, and I can see it on my children’s faces every day.”