Classes Offered
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Toddler Classes
The toddler class is designed for two year olds (2 by 8/31). The program goal of this class is to provide an environment that will encourage exploration, help the child interact with other adults and children, and assist in motor, cognitive, and social-linguistic development. The children are introduced to their religion through Bible stories. Each class is limited to ten (10) children with a teacher and an assistant. The children are not expected to be potty trained. Diapers are to be provided by the child's parents. Child must be 2 years old by August 31st.
Registration Fee: An $85 non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of registration.
Option A: Two Day Session Option B: Three Day Session
Tuesday & Thursday 9am- 12 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am- 12 pm
2023-24 Tuition: 3,033,00 a year or $337 a month for 9 months $3,672.00 a year or $408 a month for 9 months
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3 Year Old Program
The children in the three-year-old program are introduced to a school atmosphere and become accustomed to a routine schedule. Lessons are short and centered around various themes throughout the year.
Children must be potty trained and be 3 years old by August 31st.Registration Fee: An $85 non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of registration.
Session A: Three Day Session
• $3,672.00/year or $408.00/month for 9 months
• Mon./Wed./Fri. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Session B: Five Day Session
• $4,437.00/year or $493.00/month for 9 months
• Mon. thru Fri. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Pre-K Program
The Pre-K program is designed to be the year before kindergarten. More attention is given to letter and number recognition. The children are taught to recognize and to write their names. Lessons are longer and more involved due to the children's increased attention span. The children participate in learning centers more independently as well as whole group circle times.
Children must be potty trained and be 4 by August 31st.
Registration Fee: An $85 non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of registration.
Session A: Three Day Schedule
• $3,672.00/year or $337.00/month for 9 months
• Mon./Wed./Fri. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Session B: Five Day Session
• $4,437.00/year or $493.00/month for 9 months
• Mon. thru Fri. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Music, Gym and SHINE Classes
St. Mary’s Preschool offers music and gym classes every week to all of the preschool classes. Our music teacher, Miss Melinda, is contracted from the Delaware School of Music. She has a degree in music and is also certified to teach Kindermusic. Miss Kelley, our physical education teacher, teaches our students to warm up, stretch, and get active. Classes also participate in our SHINE program. SHINE offers Exploration and hands on activites in Science, Health , International studies, and Nature.
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More Information
Our curriculum is based on both diocesan and state guidelines. Our programs are developmental. All themes and activities are shared with the children in an age-appropriate manner. Topics introduced to our toddler children are reinforced as the child progresses through the next level of experience. The programs may include the following activities:
ARRIVAL TIME: table games, puzzles, clay/play dough, coloring/drawing, sensory table.
CIRCLE TIME: attendance, calendar, prayer, pledge, songs, fingerplays, stories.
GUIDED LESSONS: topics included in the "Sharing God's Story" series and seasonal/holiday themes.
ARTS & CRAFTS: painting, cutting, gluing, drawing, cooking, sewing.
SNACK: Peanut free and brought from home
LEARNING CENTERS: dramatic play, reading area, art area, writing, blocks, math, discovery, and manipulatives.
LARGE MOTOR: playground, circle games, movement education, rhythm, dance, parachute activities.
MUSIC: Each class has 30 min./week of music instruction from our music teacher.
GYM: Each class has 30 min./week of physical education instruction from our gym teacher.
SHINE: Weekly Explorations on a variety of topics
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