A faith-based, play-based preschool located in the heart of North Raleigh
About Us
Welcome to Soapstone Preschool, a play-based preschool in North Raleigh, NC, and a ministry of Soapstone United Methodist Church. We provide a safe, nurturing, and loving environment where children grow through meaningful play, strong relationships, and faith-centered learning. We believe play is the work of childhood and support the whole child—spiritually, socially, emotionally, physically, and academically.
Our Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to guide, educate, and nurture children through joyful, play-based learning in a loving Christian preschool community. Children build confidence, independence, and foundational skills while experiencing kindness, curiosity, and Christian love.
General Program Information
Soapstone Preschool offers a morning play-based preschool program in North Raleigh for Toddlers through Preschool-aged children, Monday–Friday, 9:15 am–12:45 pm (Toddlers until 12:15 pm, August–December). Our program includes Music & Movement, Science, daily outdoor play, weekly Chapel and Yoga, and special on-site enrichment experiences throughout the school year.
Preschool News
We have some spots remaining for our 2026-27 school year – register here!
Read our April 24 Newsletter
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Upcoming Dates:
May 1: Preschool Closed (WCPSS Workday)
May 2: Strawberry Festival (Dunk Ms. Jess at 12:15!)
May 4 & 5: Spring Pictures
May 20 & 21: Spring Sing/Last Days of School

Soapstone Preschool
12837 Norwood Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 870-7727
Jessica Slessman, Preschool Director
