“We believe that these early years have the power to spark faith, ignite understanding and embolden leaders to shine bright in the world.”

Our Approach

We believe that a play-based approach is the most compassionate and effective approach in a preschool environment. It not only allows each child to pursue what’s interesting to them, but increases their independence and fosters curiosity and observation. 

Our staff is committed to inspiring the wonder of God, His world, and self in each unique child through playful discovery.

Simply put, we are after the growth and development of the whole child. Readiness isn’t just about academics but social skills, spirituality, confidence and a love of learning. We believe that these early years have the power to spark faith, ignite understanding and embolden leaders to shine bright in the world.

Our History

In 1991, a group of moms from the Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church who had children in the church nursery together saw a community need for a quality preschool to serve local families.

They had a vision to create a developmentally-appropriate preschool that would support their children’s spiritual, cognitive and social/emotional growth as well as support their growing families.

God’s favor and hand has been on ELP since the beginning. What began as a simple desire to fill a need has become an incredible blessing to over one thousand families and a cornerstone in our community for over a quarter century.

Our Team

  • Madeline Nissen

    Since 2022

  • Breanne Dixon

    Since 2021

  • Becky Harel

    Since 2023

  • Sharyn Lithgoe

    Since 2022

  • Loree Smith

    Since 2022

  • Tiffany Lanthram

    Since 2022

  • Meghan Whiteley

    Since 2015

  • Fran Weissbach

    Since 1996

  • Shelley Wetzel

    Since 2016

  • Amy Marquis

    Since 2016

  • Sarah Dupee

    Since 2022

  • Hannah Smith

    Since 2023

  • Ann Adkinson

    Since 2015

  • Sheri Fiedler

    Since 2005 - 2010, 2023

  • Debbie Olson

    Since 2008

  • Pat Hughes

    Since 1995

  • Alisa Wilganoski

    Since 2018

  • Beatriz Castellanos

    Since 2019

  • Amy Carberry

    Since 2021

  • Jennifer Robinson

    Since 2017

  • Suanne Chapman

    Since 2017

  • Dianne Lundgren

    Since 2016

  • Christina Allen

    Since 2023

  • LaQuita Lewis

    Since 2022

  • Melissa Bailey

    Since 2021

  • Amber Curl

    Since 2021

  • Ellie Berry

    Since 2023

  • Stacie Pham

    Since 2017

  • Jen Kenski

    Since 2021

  • Claudia Ziara

    Since 2019

  • Breanne Ward

    Since 2016

  • Melissa Bushong

    Since 2003

  • Amanda Walker

    Since 2023

  • Emily Zaleski

    Since 2022

  • Kris Archuleta

    Since 2021

  • Samantha Askins

    Since 2023

  • Candace Barnes

    Since 2016

  • Dianna Major

    Since 1992

  • Corky Janisch

    Director

    Since 2004

  • Chantal Porter

    Administrative Director

    Since 2017

  • Sue Davis

    Since 1994, Returning 2022

  • Rebecca Krug

    Since 2018

  • Laura Ellison

    Since 2023

  • Taylor Petefish

    Since 2023