ST. MATTHEW PRESCHOOL
A ministry of St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Growing in God's Love
As a ministry of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, we aim to provide excellence in education and to share God's love with young children and their families.
We are currently enrolling students for the 2025-26 school year and are offering the following classes. The best way to begin the registration process is to tour our school. We are conducting tours by appointment.
Preschool Prep-2s
Classes available on Tuesday or Wednesday
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Preschool 3s (2-Days)
Class meets on Tuesday and Thursday
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Preschool 3s (3-days)
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Preschool 4s (3-days) Afternoon Program
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Kindergarten Prep
Monday through Friday
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Welcome, 2025!
Now Registering
for Fall 2025
Committed to Excellence
Welcome to St. Matthew Lutheran Church Preschool! Since 1972, we have been dedicated to nurturing each child's unique potential in a safe and loving Christian environment. Our commitment to excellence in education and faith formation remains strong, emphasizing the vital partnership between parents and teachers. We believe that play is the essential work of childhood, and we strive to provide developmentally appropriate experiences that prepare our students for their next steps in growth. Join us in fostering a love for learning in your child!
Our educational facility provides excellence in education within a loving and nurturing Christian environment.
We are licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education (License #75043), we proudly participate in the Maryland Excels program (Level 3).
Our programs cater to children aged 2 to 4 years, including Kindergarten Prep, with extended day options available for your convenience.
What's New at St. Matthew Preschool?
Community Helpers
Keep us Safe!
Thank you to our incredible community helpers who work tirelessly to keep us safe! We had the opportunity to learn about the vital role of police officers in our community, how to stay safe if we ever get lost, and the importance of being aware of stranger danger. We also enjoyed a special visit from local firefighters, who taught us about fire safety and demonstrated the Stop-Drop-Roll technique, along with their essential safety gear. We truly appreciate these local heroes, including the parents of two of our students, for sharing their knowledge and commitment to our safety
Christmas Program and Party
This year, our preschool community came together once again to celebrate the joy of the season: our Lord Jesus Christ Our talented students delighted us with festive Christmas songs, and the Kindergarten Prep class brought a touch of magic to the occasion with their enchanting performance of the Nutcracker. Following the program, families enjoyed a wonderful time of fellowship, with refreshments, gingerbread house making, and a visit to the delightful train garden. It was a beautiful celebration filled with love and joy!
Fall Fun at St. Matthew
Field Trip to Harman's Farm
Field Trip to Three Oaks Farm
October 2024
We love our annual trip to Three Oaks Farm and this year did not disappoint! Our preschool families spent a lovely day at the farm. The children fed and pet a variety of farm animals, learned about seeds, and picked a pumpkin to take home. So much to do and learn at Three Oaks Farm.
Pumpkin Fun
October 2024
Our 3s friends celebrated this special time of the harvest with pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins! Children had fun decorating pumpkins, playing pumpkin games and activities , and having a pumpkin snack.
October 2024
October is National Pizza Month! Our Kindergarten Prep friends spent a day celebrating this delicious dish! Children made and tasted their own pizza and played pizza themed games and activities.
Pizza Day!
Schedule a Tour!
Visitors are always welcome to our school. If there’s anything you’d like to know about our programs and curriculum, please get in touch.
1200 E Churchville Rd Bel Air MD United States 21014
(410) 838-3178