The Preschool With Extended Hours
Our Preschool with Extended Hours Options Include 2, 3 or 5 days per week
These are approximate age guidelines. Groups will be determined based on enrollment, child development, and availability of classroom space.
Baby Bears6 weeks - 1 year
Full Day |
Teddy Bears1 year - 2 years
Full Day |
Panda Bears2 years - 2 1/2 years Full Day
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Brown Bears & Polar Bears3 years - 4 years
Full Day |
Grizzly Bears
4 years - Kindergarten Full Day
and Kindergarten before and after school
and Kindergarten before and after school
Our center is constantly evolving and improving to meet the needs of the community. September 1996 marked restructuring the program into a preschool format with extended hours. For your convenience, your child is provided the traditional preschool experience without the disruption of moving between groups. Consistent small groups enhance teacher/child ratios and improve communication. The Preschool and Preschool with Extended Hours work hand-in-hand to provide the best possible atmosphere for the positive development of children between the ages of 6 weeks and Kindergarten.
St. Paul's Preschool with Extended Hours will be in operation from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. year round. It will be open five days a week, with the exception of Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day. Operation of the Preschool with Extended Hours on public school holidays, other legal holidays or additional days will be determined by the needs of the parents involved. In order to meet staff salaries and operating expenses, a minimum number of children attending is required.
The curriculum goal is to provide activities that will encourage physical, intellectual, social and creative development in your child. Both free choice and teacher directed activities will be provided. The curriculum will be presented in a positive atmosphere that caters to the emotional needs of the child and the nurturing philosophy of the center.
Each child's day begins with a warm greeting by a loving staff member. A period of unstructured free play begins the early morning hours. Beginning at 9:00 A.M. the child will participate in staff directed activities such as: story time, music, dramatic play, large and small motor activities, arts/crafts and developmentally appropriate learning opportunities.
After lunch all groups except the Pre-K and Kindergarten group will have a nap or rest time. During the afternoon structured time will provide directed activities, games, stories and a less structured time will provide children a chance to choose activities that conform to their needs, interests and energy levels. Inside and outside activities will provide many interesting choices for each child. As the day continues, the staff will be especially sensitive to the emotional limitations of each child. Meeting the individual needs of each child during the time he/she is in our care is our most important goal.
Our regulations state that all children must have a completed application, emergency contact form, fee agreement, child health assessment form and I.F.S.P. or I.E.P. (if applicable) on file.
St. Paul's Preschool with Extended Hours will be in operation from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. year round. It will be open five days a week, with the exception of Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day. Operation of the Preschool with Extended Hours on public school holidays, other legal holidays or additional days will be determined by the needs of the parents involved. In order to meet staff salaries and operating expenses, a minimum number of children attending is required.
The curriculum goal is to provide activities that will encourage physical, intellectual, social and creative development in your child. Both free choice and teacher directed activities will be provided. The curriculum will be presented in a positive atmosphere that caters to the emotional needs of the child and the nurturing philosophy of the center.
Each child's day begins with a warm greeting by a loving staff member. A period of unstructured free play begins the early morning hours. Beginning at 9:00 A.M. the child will participate in staff directed activities such as: story time, music, dramatic play, large and small motor activities, arts/crafts and developmentally appropriate learning opportunities.
After lunch all groups except the Pre-K and Kindergarten group will have a nap or rest time. During the afternoon structured time will provide directed activities, games, stories and a less structured time will provide children a chance to choose activities that conform to their needs, interests and energy levels. Inside and outside activities will provide many interesting choices for each child. As the day continues, the staff will be especially sensitive to the emotional limitations of each child. Meeting the individual needs of each child during the time he/she is in our care is our most important goal.
Our regulations state that all children must have a completed application, emergency contact form, fee agreement, child health assessment form and I.F.S.P. or I.E.P. (if applicable) on file.