Serving Catawba County for over 30 years, the Preschool at New Hope Moravian Church offers students ages 18 months to 5 years old a positive learning experience. Located on Sandy Ford Road in Newton, our mission is to provide a loving and Christian atmosphere where children can grow and thrive in a positive, nurturing environment. We strive to meet the social, academic and spiritual needs of each child so that we can prepare them to meet the demands of their next learning experience.

Our 2 and 3 year-old classes follow a monthly theme-based curriculum which includes reading, counting, sequencing, science and art activities. Our 4 year-old and transitional kindergarten classes, in compliance with the CORE standards and Catawba County Schools, provide a theme-based curriculum focused on math, science, and handwriting. We use the Letterland curriculum, supplemented with other programs to teach letter and sound recognition and promote early literacy. All classes have a structured day which includes center play, outside play, and circle time. Hands-on learning activities include baking, gardening, and building projects.

At New Hope, we guide students as they learn through exploration and play. Our students do many arts and crafts and music activities. Our outside programming includes bi-monthly classes with Stretch-n-Grow fitness program, Catawba Science Center and the Art Adventures program through the Hickory Art Museum. We also participate in the Book Baggers Program through Catawba County Library System which allows us to use and exchange books on a monthly basis. Classes also participate in several field trips throughout the school year. These have included the pumpkin patch, the art museum and Discovery Place Kids and plays.

All classes are from 8:30-11:30am Monday through Thursday. The Lunch Bunch program offers additional child care options until 12:30pm. Our 2025-2026 school year starts Tuesday, September 2nd. We also offer a Summer Camp program, which includes classes for school-age children up through rising 5th graders.