Saint Theresa Preschool

Philosophy

       Saint Theresa's Preschool strongly believes in a safe, healthy and nurturing environment. As Christian educators, we recognize the distinct and unique individually of each child and provide a God-Centered approach to the spiritual, emotional, physical, mental and social development of each student.

Our Goals

• To foster a positive self-concept by nurturing feelings of pride in a safe and loving environment
• To provide opportunities for the development of social skills through interactions with other children and adults
• To help children become confident learners who explore independently and freely through fun and successful experiences
• To provide a sound educational foundation which will help to foster lifelong learning

Requirements

Children must be of age 3, if registered in the 3's class or 4, if registered in the 4's class, by September 30th of the current school year

All children must be completely potty trained to enter Preschool

Program Hours

4 year old session

AM Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:15-11:15

PM Monday/Wednesday/Friday 12:00-3:00

Daily Schedule

-Arrival and free play at centers

-Circle time (prayer, pledge, jobs, calendar, and weather)

-Group activity (fine motor skills)

-Group activity (craft)

-Recess

-Stories/show-and-tell

-Snack

-Dismissal

Curriculum

• Religion-prayers, creation, friends, I am special, feelings
• Science-Five senses, dental health, exercise, living things, weather, seasons
• Social Studies-family, community helpers, safety, transportation
• Social development-confidence, uniqueness, independence, responsibilities, behavior
• Art-painting, glue, cutting, shapes, colors
• Motor skills-balance, hop, skip, march

Teachers