ST. JOHN’S DAY SCHOOL

St. John’s Day School Embraces Children and Invites Them To Love Christ, To Love Learning, And To Love All People!

  • We continually invest in our school facilities. Children gain confidence by watching seeds they plant in our Day School garden grow right before their eyes. The playground allows for free play with outdoor sensory manipulatives. Our experimentation space brings science to life and our library with technology space gives children the chance to try new things beyond what is typical in a preschool setting.

  • All students are introduced to Spanish with age appropriate lessons and activities weekly.

  • Students from the Caterpillar class forward have weekly time working on science experiments in our science lab or in their classroom with the science lab materials.

  • Each student attends a weekly class with Melody Makers. They learn about the fundamentals of music, key composers and they have a lot of fun! They put what they have learned to work in our Christmas and Spring concerts.

  • Weekly chapel time fosters the spirit of each child and celebrates our connection to God through the mediums of story and song. We also have a number of community service projects throughout the year, using our talents as artists to bring joy to people both nationally and internationally.

  • We use the award winning Learning Without Tears program. Its multi-sensory approach addresses different learning styles and invites active participation. Development builds on what children have previously learned and inspires confidence in this important building block in elementary school readiness.

Office Hours: 9:00AM - 12:00PM Monday-Friday
(434) 846-1914 | amy@stjohnslynchburg.org
205 Elmwood Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503

We would love the opportunity to show you our school.
Please contact the Director, Amy Panzer for a tour.

“We made wonderful friends at the school with the teachers, students and families, SJDS provides a warm and loving atmosphere in which the children were wonderfully prepared both socially and academically to start Kindergarten.”
— Kris Lloyd

News and Events

Curriculum

  • Toddler Classes: Ages 1 & 2
    The children practice important social skills such as trusting others outside their families. In addition, assertiveness is learned in socially acceptable ways through participating in daily circle time and attending chapel, Spanish, music weekly and Baby Doll Circle Time. During Baby Doll Circle Time, teachers lead students in fun, engaging activities in which the children interact with their baby doll. Lessons are designed to develop executive skills including attention, self-regulation, language, and spatial awareness. Ratio for teacher to student is 1:4.

  • The Caterpillars: Ages 2 & 3 years
    The focus for the children is on fine motor activities. A typical day includes group time, story time, dance parities, and free-play. Children enjoy weekly chapel, music, library and Spanish classes. The ratio for teacher to student is 1:8.

  • The Butterflies: Ages 3 & 4 years
    Thematic units are used in promoting sensory-based learning, and an overview of the alphabet is incorporated during the school year. Children begin to focus on handwriting and sensory based learning. They enjoy weekly chapel, music, library and Spanish lessons. Ratio for teacher to student is 1:8.

  • Pre-Kindergarten: 4-5 years
    The learning environment in the classroom is geared toward developing social, academic, and behavioral skills in order to promote a smooth transition to Kindergarten. The children enjoy weekly chapel, music, library and Spanish lessons. The ratio for teacher to student is 1:9.

  • Pre-Kindergarten: 5 years
    Our FIVES class is specifically designed for children who are eligible to attend Kindergarten but need an additional year of preschool to make the transition.

  • Experiences for Your Children

    Playground: SJDS features a playground and garden, and all classes have a minimum of 30 minutes of playground time each day.

“I can say without reservation that St. John’s was the perfect fit for our family. It is a wonderful, nurturing place where children are encouraged to explore their independence. SJDS helped each of our children to be well prepared both socially and academically as well as to be successful in Kindergarten.”
— Laura Hamilton

Tuition

  • Tuition will be billed at the first of every month, once a semester or annually. If you have questions about your bill or about tuition, please contact the Director.

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“St. John’s Day School has been like a second home for our children. With the love and direction the teachers provide, our sons have been encouraged to be their own unique selves while thriving socially, academically and physically.”
— Meghan and Gene Moss

Enrollment and Schedule

  • Open Enrollment begins in February, and takes place on a first-come, first-served basis. The process of enrollment is as follows:

    • Complete and Return the 2024-2025 Prospective Student Enrollment Application.

    • If there is a spot available, you will receive a Schedule Agreement soon thereafter. When you receive your Schedule Agreement, we encourage you to set up a time to tour the school with your child. This will allow you to view the facility and ask any questions you may have.

    • Enrollment is completed once the Schedule Agreement is signed and returned along with the nonrefundable $50 Registration Fee and the first month’s tuition payment.

  • Scheduling Options: We have a range of schedule options to suit your family’s needs.

    • Early Arrival: Begins at 7:30AM

    • Regular School Hours: 9:00AM - 12PM

    • Lunch Bunch: 12:00PM - 2:00PM

    • Extended Care: Ends at 5:30PM

    • Elective drop off assistance available from 8:55AM

“We found the teachers to be engaging, creative and well experienced in child development. The size of the school is large enough to allow diverse activities but small enough to have an intimate, loving atmosphere. The schools facilities are cheerful and inviting”
— Anne & Bunny Wood

Parent Resources

  • Welcome to St. John’s Day School. We are looking forward to meeting and spending time with your child. Below are helpful tools for the enrollment process.

  • Please read the handbook to ensure that you are aware of the policies and guidelines for our school. It is our goal to have a positive partnership of home and school with each child enrolled.

    PARENT HANDBOOK

  • Click the button below to download the 2023-2024 current calendar.

    CALENDAR

Our faculty is our greatest asset. They are truly invested in achieving the best outcome for each child. Our lead teachers have undergraduate degrees and all teachers are CPR and First-Aid certified. The teachers participate in a range of training and development courses throughout the year to ensure they have the tools necessary to succeed.

Our Teachers

  • Amy Panzer

    Director

  • Lori Blankenship

    Pre-K Teacher

  • Ashley Blankinship

    Toddler Teacher

  • Todd Carden

    Pre-K Teacher

  • Elizabeth Cook

    Butterfly Teacher

  • Emily Davidson

    Office Assistant and Substitute

  • Tatum Laing

    Caterpillar Teacher

  • Joy Mars

    Extended Day Teacher

  • Katrina Phillips

    Butterfly Teacher

  • Chantal Rosenberg

    Pre-K5 Teacher

  • Alison Roussell

    Butterfly Teacher

  • Patricia Schewel

    Spanish Teacher

  • Katie Taylor

    Toddler Teacher

  • Chandler Myers

    Extended Day Teacher