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 Adam
Lamb Preschool
History
(Yes, there was actually a teacher
named Adam Lamb!)
Employed by the Reverend Thomas Watson, pastor of Dardenne Presbyterian
Church (1844-1888), Adam Lamb taught school in a small stone building
on the Watson home place across from the present church and school.
His pupils were the Watson children and a few others from the neighboring
farms. A learned professor, born in 1804 in Scotland, Lamb came
to the St. Louis area in the 1850s. He taught in High Hill, Fenton,
Potosi, and several private homes in St. Louis. Handed down to posterity
are many stories about his intelligence, scholarship, absentmindedness,
eccentricities, and great lovableness. He died January 18, 1878,
and was buried in the Watson family plot in the Dardenne Church
Cemetery.
In the tradition of this early interest in the Christian education
of Dardennes children, Adam Lamb Presbyterian Preschool and Academy
opened its doors in 1987 as a co-educational preschool serving families
in a variety of backgrounds, races, creeds and cultures. Growth
of the school in 1988 included the addition of an afternoon preschool
program and the opening of a kindergarten class. In 1992, the name
was changed to Adam Lamb Preschool and the kindergarten program
was no longer offered. The program continued to serve children 3
to 5 years of age. As of the 2003-2004 school year there are 6 PK
classes and 6 FYP classes with a total enrollment of 204 students.
We strive to provide an atmosphere in which a child can grow to
his full potential academically, spiritually, physically, socially
and artistically.
We believe that children
- need a developmentally appropriate program designed to challenge
their abilities.
- possess a natural curiosity that should be rewarded with opportunities
for exploration and discovery.
- are individuals who must learn to value their own uniqueness
as they develop a positive self-concept.
- should be provided changes to make choices and decisions.
- as part of the community of the church, the school and surrounding
area, recognizes their responsibility to the family of man.
- seek creative expression through the media of the arts.
- require a physical education program which stresses motor skills
and fitness.
- flourish in an environment which models and teaches strong moral
spiritual values.
- need the support and affirmation of a church fellowship in personal
relationships.
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