Preschool
Saint James Lutheran Church has been instrumental in the education of children for many decades offering a private kindergarten program in the 1950's through the 1970's before North Carolina required kindergarten in public schools. As kindergarten classes became a part of the public school program, Saint James Lutheran changed with the times and began a preschool program in the fall of 1983. The preschool began with one class for 3 and 4 year old children. 
Over the years the program has expanded and today classes are offered for 1 year old through pre-kindergarten. Margaret Pruette is the director of the preschool and previously taught at the preschool for five years. We currently offer a one year old class on Monday and Wednesday; two year old, three year old, and four year old classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; a four year old class that meets Monday thru Friday; and a two year old/ three year old combination class that meets on Tuesday and Thursday. We have a staff of twelve teachers.
It is the purpose of the Preschool to offer a positive environment along with a wide range of activities that will promote optimum learning. The Preschool promotes positive growth in physical, social, intellectual, language, emotional, and spiritual development. Positive values, attitudes, and self-concept are stressed. Interactions with peers and adult teachers promote social development. Large and small motor skills as well as self-help skills are taught. In the 4-year-old class, kindergarten preparation is the main area of focus. Each child is viewed as an individual and is encouraged to grow and develop at his/her own rate.
Children attend classes from 9:00am-12:00pm. An optional "lunch bunch" is offered two days a week from 12:00pm-1:00pm. The Preschool follows the Cabarrus County school calendar from September to May. All classes meet on the first floor of the educational building.
For more information and fees, please Email or call Margaret Pruette at 704-786-1062 between 8:30am and 12:30pm, Monday through Friday.