Robert and Sandra Graper Early Childhood Center

Serving Our Youngest Learners While Training Tomorrow’s Educators

Serving Our Youngest Learners While Training Tomorrow’s Educators

Building Brighter Futures Starts Here

As our community continues to grow, so does the need for exceptional early childhood education. Families in Polk County are seeking nurturing, faith-based learning environments where their children can thrive. SEU will be meeting that need with our early childhood center — built on Christian values and a commitment to educational excellence.

In addition to serving local families, the center will function as a lab school for SEU’s College of Education, providing future teachers with hands-on experience, mentorship, and real-world classroom training. Join us in shaping the next generation of children and the educators who will guide them by supporting this vital initiative.

Community Impact

There are 40,000+ children ages 0-4 in Polk County. We are answering the call for our community’s need for top-notch early education.

Student Impact

SEU’s College of Education produces some of the most highly sought-after teachers in Florida. The preschool will be a learning lab for SEU students to gain hands-on experience needed to become future leaders in education.

Family Impact

Our passion for Christian education and proven track record of educational excellence is something families can trust. We will develop and build a strong foundation for our community’s children. 

Fuel the Mission

Contact Us

Join us in a Transformative Movement in Our Community.
Invest in Christian Education.

Julie Paul, CAO
advancement@seu.edu | 863.667.5455

PRESCHOOL & K-12 SCHOOL

Early SEU Initiatives

Double your donation impact and help SEU unlock $1 million to complete Early SEU initiatives that give children from preschool to highschool the opportunity for a classical Christian education.

Your donation will also provide students in the College of Education with continued access to excellent practical experience. Together, we can open the door for students of all ages to discover their divine design and introduce them to a lifetime love of learning.