ABOUT WOODLAWN
Our Mission
Woodlawn Preschool strives to develop creative thinking skills and a lasting love of learning by fulfilling the unique and individual needs of each student at his or her stage of development.
We provide a caring atmosphere of learning in which capable, compassionate staff members positively facilitate social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth, enhance self-esteem and prepare students for future learning.
Woodlawn's History
Woodlawn Preschool was founded in the early 1950s through the vision of Roberta Beaver and the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Their goal was to give children ages 3–5 a strong start before entering elementary school — helping them learn, grow, and explore in a caring, play-based environment.
More than 70 years later, that same vision continues to guide everything we do. Today, Woodlawn Preschool remains a welcoming, non-profit program that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and community for children and families of all backgrounds.
The school eventually moved to its current home at 1175 W. Territorial Road, where it continues to provide quality early childhood education. Over the decades, Woodlawn has grown to serve generations of families — always committed to helping children develop social skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
As someone who has been part of Woodlawn for the past 14 years, and serving as Program Director for the last 4, I’ve had the joy of seeing Roberta’s vision come to life every day — in each child’s laughter, curiosity, and discovery.
— Jeanette Davis
Program Director, Woodlawn Preschool
Ithe following poem:
To Parents:
You will be pleased with the Woodlawn Preschool School when you see that your child has improved attitudes in his ability to:
Explore and run
Share his fun
Finish what’s begun
Demand less “all or none”
Restrict his “no”
Let his mother go
Accept what’s so.