About St Thomas Day School
St Thomas Day School is a small preschool at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church on Hawthorne Avenue in Richmond, started in the 1960s when Helen Reid Parker brought her playschool to the church. It serves up to 43 children ages 2 to 5, with no more than 4 children under 2 and a half at a time, in Beginners, Intermediate and Before Kindergarten classrooms. Classes meet Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon or 1:00 p.m. Art, music and movement are emphasized through the day. Families send in a nut-free snack because no food service is offered, and staff are trained in first aid and CPR. Rated 5.0 from 5 Google reviews.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesInfants and toddlers
YesEnrichment programs
Yes- Meals providedNo
No information yet on pre-K class, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (804) 329-1117
- 3602 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
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Questions parents ask about St Thomas Day School
What ages does St Thomas Day School serve?
St Thomas Day School takes infants and toddlers and preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.
How much does St Thomas Day School cost?
St Thomas Day School does not publish its tuition online. Call (804) 329-1117 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.
Does St Thomas Day School accept child care subsidies?
St Thomas Day School has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (804) 329-1117 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.
Are meals included at St Thomas Day School?
No. St Thomas Day School does not provide meals, so plan to pack food for your child.
What teaching approach does St Thomas Day School use?
St Thomas Day School offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.
Is St Thomas Day School licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up St Thomas Day School in the Virginia Department of Education's Search for Child Care tool (linked from childcare.virginia.gov) to see its license or exemption and its inspection reports.
Where is St Thomas Day School and how do I contact it?
St Thomas Day School is at 3602 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA 23222. Its phone number is (804) 329-1117. It has a 5.0-star rating from 5 Google reviews.
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