Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Living Waters Preschool
About the School
- Living Waters Preschool is a ministry of Switzerland Community Church.
- We believe that children are gifts from God and are precious to Him.
- Living Waters enrolls approximately 160 students ages 2-VPK. The staff is highly qualified and experienced.
- The school is characterized by its warm, loving, family-friendly environment with excellent school readiness scores, the latest 98%.
- Living Waters offers extended care from 7:45am until 5:30pm as well as a summer camp.
- Children experience a hands on curriculum plus resource classes including AWANA Cubbies, music, library, computer (VPK only), and Spanish (VPK only).
- Living Waters is accredited by FLOCS #4939.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1995
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
160 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Living Waters Preschool is a ministry of Switzerland Community Church. We believe that children are gifts from God and are precious to Him. We are committed to providing a program that is supportive to families, has a Biblically based educational philosophy, that teaches about God and His universe, employs staff with spiritual integrity, and provides a safe physical environment for learning.
- Our mission statement:The mission of Living Waters Preschool is to connect young children and their families to God through a high quality weekday early education program.
- Our philosophy of education recognizes that:
- young children are important Luke 18:16
- young children grow developmentally Luke 2:52
- young children learn by doing Proverbs 20:11
- oung children learn by example Deuteronomy 6:6-7
- Our educational goals include:
- to provide support for parents as they teach their children:Deuteronomy 6:6
- to teach the whole child: Luke 2:52
- to teach Godly character: Romans 8:29, Galatians 5:22-23, I Timothy 4:8
- to give the children an enjoyable learning experience so they will pursue knowledge: Prov. 2:1-6
- It is our goal to give each child enrolled in Living Waters Preschool loving care and age-appropriate learning activities. We will provide a QUALITY early learning environment that enhances the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and moral/spiritual development of each child. It is our Center’s belief that each of these areas is an essential ingredient in a child’s life. We will also encourage self-esteem and self-discipline through positive guidance and redirection.We respect parents as the primary and most important provider. We believe parents and teachers are partners when it comes to the children’s care. Our teachers are sensitive to each child’s needs and rate of development. All children are respected and valued as unique individuals.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Living Waters Preschool?
The application deadline for Living Waters Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Living Waters Preschool is Crossroads School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is San Juan Del Rio Catholic School (1.3 miles away)
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Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
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Distance: 4.6 mi
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(904) 448-1956
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
1714 State Road 13
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 287-8081
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 47 students
Special Education School (Christian)
7170 Highway 17
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 625-6141
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Baptist
4459 Us Highway 17
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 773-8404
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
4325 Us Highway 17
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 269-2405
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
106 Julington Plaza, Suite 4
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 448-1956
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
1714 State Road 13
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 287-8081
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1735 Eagle Harbor Pkwy
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 278-7710
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1735 Eagle Harbor Pkwy
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 278-7710
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK | 106 students
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Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 269-1190
Distance: 4.0 mi
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School Reviews
5 4/10/2015
Our three daughters have all attended LWPK and we have been so happy with the teachers, staff, academic achievements as well as the religious involvement they receive while at school! Thank you LWPK for many years of happiness!!!
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