Trinity Episcopal School announced today that Blue House Preschool at Trinity Episcopal School was awarded accreditation from Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES).

Trinity Episcopal School purchased Blue House Preschool, formerly Elsass Academy Westlake, on January 1, 2021. Gil and Candace Elsass previously owned and operated Elsass Academy at the corner of Bee Cave Road and Camp Craft Road since 1991.

Trinity Head of School Jennifer Morgan says the opportunity to own contiguous property was a long-term strategic move for Trinity. The property is 2.3 wooded acres and serves 2- to 4-year-olds.

“Trinity had considered the idea of incorporating an early-childhood program for many years, as preschool preparatory curriculum dovetails well with our K-8 model,” said Morgan. “Trinity’s storied growth history is consistently built on big dreams coupled with strategic and systematic steps, with each progressive goal crafted by dynamic objectives and hard work,” she said. “The creation of Blue House Preschool bolsters Trinity’s options, flexibility, and outreach.”

About Blue House Preschool at Trinity Episcopal School:
Blue House Preschool is a research-driven, child-centered preschool where 2- to 4-year-olds can learn, explore, create, and question. The preschool was established by Trinity Episcopal School in January 2021 on 2.3 wooded acres, just west of Trinity’s campus. Blue House Preschool is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools.

About Trinity Episcopal School:
Trinity Episcopal School is an inclusive, forward-thinking, faith-based PK-8 school in Austin, Texas. Trinity meets each student where they are to nurture the whole child’s academic, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. The school was founded in 1999 with an inaugural class of 13 first graders. Trinity now has more than 625 students, more than 150 faculty and staff, and six buildings on a 21-acre campus. Trinity Episcopal School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools.