Welcome to Westminster Presbyterian Day School

A cooperative play-based learning preschool in Tarrytown

Our approach

Westminster Presbyterian Day School (WPDS) is a licensed cooperative preschool in Tarrytown for children ages 15 months through five years, enrolling approximately 85 children. WPDS is proud to be a 4-star Texas Rising Star School. As a cooperative preschool, parents take turns assisting the teacher in the classroom. This unique approach builds community, allows parents to see what their child’s day is like, and provides parents the opportunity to learn from the guidance of our teachers. 

Growth Through Play

Westminster Presbyterian Day School provides a nurturing environment that supports the close relationship between the child, family, and staff. WPDS appreciates childhood as a unique and valuable stage of life. Under the guidance of staff knowledgeable in child development, children grow emotionally, socially, spiritually, physically, and intellectually through play-based learning. WPDS has four distinct outdoor play areas, and each class spends approximately two hours of cumulative time outside (weather permitting).

Our Location

Westminster Presbyterian Day School is conveniently located North of Casis Elementary School, on Exposition Blvd., two blocks south of 35th Street, in Tarrytown, West Austin.

 

Our Programs

  • Toddlers

     Age as of Sept. 1st
    15-24 months
     Adult-to-Child Ratio
    ≤ 1:4

  • Twos

     Age as of Sept. 1st
    2 years old
     Adult-to-Child Ratio
    ≤ 1:5

  • Threes

     Age as of Sept. 1st
    3 years old
    Adult-to-Child Ratio
    ≤ 1:6

  • Pre-K

     Age as of Sept. 1st
    4 years old 
    Adult-to-Child Ratio
    ≤ 1:7

“We love that Westminster feels like home to our kids. They are safe, known, and loved by the teachers and other staff on campus. Our children love the encouragement to explore and play outside without being told how to play with everything. This gives them the freedom to learn, solve their problems, and fosters their curiosity. The cooperative preschool and parent-helping days are another favorite part of WPDS. During my time in the classroom, I see independence, teamwork, and imagination in each part of the day. The teachers at this school are truly invested in the children and make WPDS an extraordinary place.” 

— Erin I.

For the 2024-25 school year we have space available in our PreK classes and limited availability in our Twos and Threes classes. Our Toddler classes are currently full. Applications for the waitlist for all ages may be submitted at any time.