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🏫 Introduction
A happy Early Childhood Center experience lays the foundation for academic and spiritual growth in the K-8 school and a lifetime of joyful learning. The goal of the SACS Early Childhood Center is to help young children gain confidence as lifelong learners. We nurture the whole child through engaging activities that promote physical movement, curiosity, character growth, social connection, and spiritual discovery within a loving, Christ-centered environment.
⭐ Mission Statement
To provide a nurturing foundation for faith and learning in a distinctively Seventh-day Adventist Christian environment that provides a safe, supporting, and stimulating early education experience for families in our community.
🙏 Our Philosophy
Savannah Adventist Early Childhood Center is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to provide a spiritually-oriented early learning experience for young children. A belief in the existence of the Creator God is fundamental in the philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist education. We respect His divine authority and recognize His loving care and intervention in our lives.
We believe that a healthy, safe, Christian environment is essential for the early development of the whole child—with spiritual, mental, physical, and social training of vital importance as they start their educational journey. To achieve this goal, we encourage each child to:
Grow in a personal relationship with God and others
as taught in Matthew 22:37–39
Develop curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning
Learn cooperation, kindness, and respect for others
Care for their bodies
through healthy habits and active play
The Savannah Adventist Christian School Early Childhood Center operates in harmony with the guidance and direction of the Office of Education, North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
📩 Description
Mornings are full of many learning activities, singing, socialization, and physical activity. Some of the activities will include learning numbers, the alphabet, shapes, and colors. Your child will learn Bible stories and even memorize Bible verses. Snack and lunch times provide opportunities for your child to learn proper etiquette and practice being thankful for what God has given. Those who are registered for early morning or afternoon care will follow a schedule which includes rest time, planned activities, and free play.
Teacher-Student Ratio
We have a family feel to our classrooms, with a maximum of 14 children in each Early Childhood classroom. Each lead teacher has a full-time assistant.
Preschool
A fully potty-trained child may enroll in Preschool on or after their third birthday, at any point in the year. We offer enrollment options for three-day (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) and five-day (Monday to Friday) programs.
Pre-Kindergarten
A child must turn four on or before September 1 to enroll in Pre-Kindergarten. Pre-K is a five-day per week program. Enrollment begins in August.
Holidays & Vacation
Students enrolled in the Preschool or Pre-K Early Learning Program will be enrolled in a year-round program (August to July). Holidays plus nine weeks of vacation are scheduled in advance, and coincide with SACS K-8 vacations and holidays. A discount will be given for up to one vacation week during the summer months (June & July), as long as vacation is scheduled with the office by June 1. No discount is given for additional days off during the year. Families who do not require summer care must provide notice and pay a hold-your-seat fee no later than April 1 to return in August; otherwise, the seat will be forfeited.
hours of operation
🕖Extended morning care is available from 7:00-8:00 AM. During early morning care, the children may play, rest, and/or eat a light breakfast (provided by the parent). At 8:00 AM, children will be escorted to their classroom.
🕗The Morning Learning Program runs from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The Morning Learning Program ends with lunch time (provided by the parent) and recess.
🕝The School-day Program runs from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. All children participate in the Morning Learning Program. During the afternoon, children will follow a schedule which includes rest time, planned activities, and free play. Those registered for the School-day Program will need to bring a nap roll for rest time.
🕕Extended afternoon care is available from 3:30-6:00 PM (5:00 PM on Fridays). Those registered for the Extended-day Program need a nutritious afternoon snack (provided by the parent). Please contact the school office for more details regarding this program.
sacs Summer / Day Camp
We offer eight weeks of summer fun for our enrolled Preschool and Pre-K students and also accept children from 5-10 years of age. Click here for the Summer Camp 2025 info sheet. To register, please contact the school at 912-748-5977.
K-8 Program (elementary & middle school)
Please be sure to check out our entire website to learn more about K-8 classes at our school!
Contact us
Please contact the school for more information! We’d love to talk to you about the possibility of enrolling your child in our program.
Meet the Early Childhood Staff
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jbeltran@sacssda.org
(912) 748-5977
View Bio: Jennifer BeltranAloha from Hawaii! My name is Jennifer Beltran, and I am excited to be part of the Early Childhood team here at SACS as the Preschool teacher. Prior to moving to Pooler in 2016, I was a hairstylist for 17 years. During that time I continued my education with plans to become a nurse. I…
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secretary@sacssda.org
(912) 748-5977
View Bio: Trisha CruzeMrs. Cruze joined the Savannah Adventist Christian School staff in 2008. You’ll encounter her quiet smile and soft Southern accent when you call the school or church or make a visit to the business office. She especially enjoys saying “good morning” or “good bye” to the students who pause at her office door on their…
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View Bio: Victoria CarrilloMrs. Carrillo has been a para-professional in our Early Childhood Center since 2009, bringing stability and capable assistance to our teachers and little learners. She is also the pre-care supervisor, arriving early to welcome students who need care before school starts each morning.
❗❗❗NEW❗❗❗ Year-round ECC Info Packet
2026-2027
📑SACS ECC Handbook
2025-2026
