FPC Day School
Helping each child grow with curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. At First Presbyterian Day School, we blend faith, learning, and play to create a safe, caring, and enriching start for your child.
About the Ministry
First Presbyterian began its preschool program in 1951, later expanding in 1991 to include full-day care, becoming the preschool and daycare program we now call the Day School.
We believe young children learn best through play, exploration, and discovery- both indoors and outdoors. Children enjoy at least two gross motor activity periods each day. Weekly lesson plans align with Indiana’s Early Learning Foundations and are shared with families, along with monthly menus and weekly emails from our Director.
Each day includes breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack, all prepared to be nutritious and child-friendly.
Beyond the classroom, children enjoy weekly library storytime, chapel services, and music lessons. Older students also take field trips to places like Fox Island, TinCaps games, local pumpkin patches, and a variety of cultural destinations right here in downtown Fort Wayne.
We also host seasonal parent-child events that build community and invite families into the joy of learning. Fall conferences are offered, and parents are welcome to request a meeting with teachers at any time. As part of our faith-based approach, Bible stories and scripture are thoughtfully woven into weekly instruction.
Hours of Operation and Enrollment
6:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday thru Friday
We have full day and partial day programs available from age 14 months to PreK. Please contact Day School Director Shelby Hurley regarding current openings, our current application, and to schedule a tour at 260-426-7421, Ext. 108, or shurley@firstpresfortwayne.org.
Non-Discrimination Policy
First Presbyterian Day School admits eligible students without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or handicap and does not discriminate in the administration of its admission, educational, scholarship, or other school policies and programs.
Bright Classrooms, Brighter Minds
Our classrooms are filled with natural light, cheerful colors, and creative energy, designed to spark curiosity and keep young minds engaged. Each day is filled with hands-on activities, imaginative play, and interactive learning that make education exciting and memorable. From art projects to science experiments and storytime adventures, our spaces are built for exploration, joy, and growth.
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Mission Statement
First Presbyterian Day School is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church. The Day School shows God’s love in action through caring adults in a physically and emotionally safe environment. Children learn to relate to each other, their family, and their world. The Day School will instill lifelong learning skills in children by offering developmentally appropriate learning experiences affirming each child’s worth, and providing paternal support. The Day School actively demonstrates the church’s commitment to children, education and the community.