Welcome to St. Anne's Episcopal Day School!

St. Anne's Episcopal Day School has been a part of the Salem community for more than thirty years! We embrace Christian education while at the same time incorporating the best of new educational research in order to meet the needs of our students and to provide them with a nurturing and loving learning environment. As a ministry of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, we believe that Christian education is the responsibility of both parents and the church. Our students attend weekly chapel services where children get to be active participants and learn about the basics of Christian life and the Bible.

Here at St. Anne’s, we know that each child has individual needs. Our primary goal is to help each child know that he or she is a wonderful creation of God. By looking at each child as an individual, we can help students develop their unique gifts to the fullest. Our curriculum is designed to allow each child the ability to ask questions and develop a love of learning through creative and hands-on play and educational activities. The teachers at St. Anne’s are deeply committed to ensuring that every child feels loved and valued, with the understanding that a child’s first school experience can introduce a life-long love of learning.

Both our classroom environments and curriculum reflect a balance between open-ended and guided learning activities and lessons. We believe that social and emotional development is integral to intellectual development and achievement, so children learn what it means to be a member of a school community and how to be a friend. Our students are active participants in the learning process!

Here at St. Anne’s we strive to have a partnership relationship with the families of all our students. We communicate regularly with parents via our Brightwheel app, monthly calendar and newsletter, classroom communication boards, and take home student folders.  We aim to work together with families to ensure our students have the best preschool experience possible! 

The essence of St. Anne’s Episcopal Day School is reflected in the warm spirit of its community of children, parents, teachers, and staff. Many life-long friendships have begun here, and families continue to send their children here throughout generations!

I invite you to explore our website, contact me personally, or arrange for a tour to learn more about our school. I look forward to meeting you!


Holly Davis
Director, St. Anne's Episcopal Day School

What Parents Are Saying

Our family has been very blessed by St. Anne's Day School. Our son has been guided in being a better friend, learning pre-kindergarten skills in an engaging environment, and practicing independence in a safe context. We love how organized and well-planned the school is. We are also thankful for how our son is treated with genuine care and encouragement from all the teachers.

- Lisa F.

St. Anne's has provided an exceptional learning environment for both of my children. The teachers and director genuinely care about the needs of all of their students, and create such a loving and inviting school. Whether it is hands on learning, field trips, learning through play, or "big group" time, students are provided with so many excellent learning opportunities. The staff, students, and families at St. Anne's truly create a special place and I am so happy my children and family are part of this wonderful school!

- Mary D.

We absolutely love St. Anne's. It has been such a positive experience for both of my boys to attend - providing amazing teachers, an excellent curriculum, and a warm environment for learning and growing.

- Sarah G.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church — Salem, Virginia