Prince of Peace Preschool is a mission outreach of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Everett, WA. Plans to create a preschool began in the spring of 1973. Their mission/philosophy was to establish a preschool program that would help prepare children for kindergarten while introducing them to the stories of Jesus’ love.

A newsletter was sent to residents in the surrounding area outlining plans for a preschool. Numerous phone calls were received immediately after the mail was sent. This was enough to proceed with the plans to open the school.

The first classes were held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in September of 1973, with an enrollment of 50 students. By the fall of 1974, 3 additional teachers were hired, filling the church. The preschool continued to grow, with a waiting list of parents eager to enroll their children.

To meet the need for more classrooms, additional space was borrowed from other churches in the area. A unique plan was developed whereby each “satellite” location was offered the opportunity to take over operation of classes at its facility. There are still several churches in the area that house preschools that got their start with Prince of Peace!

Through the years, the preschool has evolved to meet the needs of the families and the requirements necessary for students to be successful upon entering kindergarten. A wonderful partnership with the Everett School District has aided in the evolution process.

Today, that same philosophy of “preparing children for kindergarten while introducing them to the stories of Jesus’ love” is still the mission of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Preschool.