Community
We build a warm, close-knit community where every child and family is known by name and welcomed in.
Now enrolling · 2026–2027
A joyful place to learn, love, and grow.
The Chapel Preschool is a faith-based preschool for ages one through six in Hickory, North Carolina, where curious minds and kind hearts are nurtured every single day.
- Ages 1–6
- Weekday mornings
- A ministry of The Chapel Church
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Our heart
Four little words we live by
The Chapel Preschool exists to create community through the care and teaching of young children in the Catawba Valley. We care for children and their families, share the story and love of Jesus Christ, and prepare each child for the next step in their learning and growth.
Caring
We care for the whole child: heart, mind, and body, with patience, gentleness, and a lot of joy.
Sharing
We share the story and love of Jesus through simple chapel times, kindness, and everyday wonder.
Preparing
We prepare children for kindergarten and beyond with playful, hands-on learning that builds real confidence.
Why families choose us
A warm start that sets kids up to thrive
Play-based learning
Hands-on days full of stories, songs, art, and discovery, the way little ones learn best.
Nurturing teachers
A seasoned, loving team with decades of combined early-childhood experience.
Small, caring classes
Low ratios mean more hugs, more help, and more attention for every child.
Faith woven in
Gentle chapel times and everyday kindness rooted in the love of Christ.
School-readiness
Confident, curious, kindergarten-ready kids who love to learn.
After-school Kids Club
Flexible afternoon care so the fun (and the learning) can keep going.
Classes for every age
See all programs From first steps to kindergarten-ready
One-year-olds
A gentle first step away from home, full of cuddles, sensory play, music, and lots of room to toddle and explore.
Two-year-olds
Turtles & Caterpillars
Busy hands and big feelings. We practice sharing, build language, and discover the joy of friends.
Three-year-olds
Butterflies & Penguins
Letters, numbers, colors, and stories come alive through play, art, and plenty of outdoor time.
Four-year-olds
Cats
Growing confidence through early reading, writing, and hands-on discovery that gets little minds ready for what comes next.
Four-year-olds & TK
Owls
Our transitional-kindergarten class, building the skills, focus, and independence for a confident start to big-kid school.
Kind words
Loved by our families
100% recommend us on Facebook
We feel so grateful to drop our daughter off at The Chapel each morning! She has adjusted so quickly thanks to the loving and welcoming nature of Mary Ann and her two wonderful teachers. I would absolutely recommend this preschool to anyone looking for a positive experience and a group of caring adults you can trust.
Our little girl has been going here for a year now and she absolutely loves it! From day one she basically runs in without even giving me a hug or kiss, she’s so excited. All of her teachers and the director have been the sweetest, and she has learned so much. They do a wonderful job with these kiddos!
The absolute best preschool around the area! The director is very welcoming and so kind to everyone, and all the teachers are wonderful and so communicative. Couldn’t imagine sending my child anywhere else!
My daughter absolutely loves her preschool and wonderful teachers. She learns new things daily in a fun and educational atmosphere. Highly recommended.
The most amazing teachers! My boys love The Chapel.
Come see if we’re the right fit for your family.
We’d love to show you around, answer your questions, and meet your little one. Spots for 2026–2027 are filling up.