Preschool
St. Paul’s provides high-quality learning with emphasis on the individuality of each child.
We are proud to offer a Christian atmosphere that is nurturing, engaging and fun.
Our qualified teaching staff will engage your child in hands-on experiences and exploration activities that foster their basic developmental needs: physical, language, cognitive, social, and emotional.
Nurturing & Supporting your child’s Cognitive, Social, Emotional, Linguistic & Physical Development
Our highly-trained staff use active play and hands-on activities that include literacy immersion, art, music and movement, engaging science and math, outdoor and dramatic play, and weekly chapel experiences to foster the growth of the whole child. Our curriculum is theme and center-based to be engaging, motivating, carefully-planned, and full of fun!
Our program curriculum is designed to meet the Michigan Department of Education Standards for Quality Preschool.
Interested in learning more about your child’s growth and development?
Great Start Collaborative has resources for parents.
Parent and Me for 2’s & 3’s
Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Come play, learn, and connect with other parents! Children will be led each week through a fun and gentle introduction to group play through stories, songs, crafts, and movement. Maximum class size of 8 children.
To Apply, return completed application with $25 non-refundable enrollment fee to:
St. Paul’s Preschool, 620 Romeo St. Rochester, MI 48307
It is the policy of St. Paul’s Preschool that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment.
Our Staff
Michelle Staarmann, Preschool Director
Michelle Staarmann has a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Miami University of Ohio. She taught elementary school in the Cincinnati area before moving to Rochester 27 years ago. When her son attended preschool, she enjoyed helping in his classroom. She quickly realized her joy in teaching preschoolers. She has taught preschool for over 20 years in the Rochester area. Michelle loves being part of a child’s first school experience. She wants them to feel safe, loved, and develop a passion for learning. She enjoys spending time with her husband and son. They enjoy boating, traveling and spending time with family.
Elizabeth Flores
Elizabeth Flores is the lead teacher in the Pre-K Classroom at St. Paul’s. She has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement (ZA) in early childhood instruction from Eastern Michigan University. Her teaching career began 18 years ago in Fayetteville, NC. She spent most of her years teaching in first and second grade before taking a break to raise her family. Teaching young children is her passion, which has brought her to St.Paul’s Preschool – a great place to be! She wants to help children reach their potential, while engaging in a creative, play-based learning environment. While away from the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her family. She has a wonderful husband, and two amazing daughters. They enjoy traveling and going to new places as often as life allows. She spends much of her free time at the horse barn and cheer competitions, as she enjoys watching her girls follow their passion. Elizabeth’s family loves their elderly dog with no eyes, who requires a lot of love and patience and an adorable guinea pig, who they also love dearly.
Melanie Nally
Melanie Nally has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy and Economics from Michigan State University. She began her career as an economist for the federal government in Washington, D.C. and has held several data management/ finance positions in the pharmaceutical & healthcare industry before retiring from corporate life in 2021. Both of her children attended St. Paul’s Preschool when it was a co-op preschool. She made lifelong friends here at the preschool! In her time at the preschool as a parent, she volunteered in the classroom, assisted in a church liaison role, and was the co-op preschool president. Using the early childhood education knowledge gained as a mom, a co-op preschool parent/president, and through continuing education courses, her goal at St. Paul’s is to help students feel comfortable and confident as they grow into lifelong learners. She believes deeply in the power of books, and wants each child to enjoy stories at any reading development level. Helping children feel safe and valued as they learn to make new friends, create fun projects, and gain skills that will serve them on their learning journey is a true joy for Melanie.
Karla Seres
Karla Seres is the assistant teacher in the Preschool Class. She has a bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy from Calvin University. She has worked in the preschool setting for the past twelve years. Her goal each day is to make preschool a fun place to learn, explore new things, and grow more independent. Karla enjoys traveling to new places with her husband and two sons. She likes to read, do puzzles, and volunteer in the Rochester community.
Kristi Morse
Kristi Morse has a Masters in Education Administration from Michigan State University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education with a major in English and minor in Art Education from Saginaw Valley State University. She taught middle school Language Arts and Art for 10 years at Detroit Country Day. Kristi three kids who have loved growing up and being involved in the youth group at St. Paul’s, too. Her daughter attended St. Paul’s Preschool when their family first moved to Rochester Hills and she enjoyed helping the school and church in several ways. She became the Lead 3’s Teacher for 5 years, but during the Covid break, followed her passion for sharing dance fitness and became a franchise owner of a local fitness studio which she still owns and operates. Now that her kids are grown, she has continued her involvement by being the PTSA Health and Wellness Parent Advisor at Stoney Creek High School. She is excited to be back teaching in the classroom at St. Paul’s as the Young Preschool teacher and loves seeing how much growth little learners achieve in just one year. Combining her love of art, literacy, and movement, she loves helping students and families grow together as they take their first steps in school.