Preschool Program

Our classrooms are divided into learning centers, which provide appropriate settings for dramatic play, block building, library/listening/prayer, art, mathematics/manipulatives, science/discovery, and writing. Each classroom is equipped with a floor-to-ceiling retractable glass window, which allows us to bring the “outside” in.

A generous, natural, well-equipped playground is also available for the exclusive use of the preschool. Play is the work of children; it promotes the development of skills and competencies needed to deal with the world. Our playground acts as an “outdoor classroom”, where all areas of child development are addressed. A quiet area for art and reading, a climbing structure and bike path for gross motor development, sand/water play for sensory development and a teaching garden, are all elements of our playground. Our many native, drought tolerant plants invite the children to explore bugs and slugs.

PRESCHOOL HOURS

The normal preschool day is Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  For your child to get the full benefit of the program, it is best that your child be at school by 8:10. For your convenience, children may be dropped off anytime between 7:00-8:00, free of charge.

For children needing care after 3:00, St. Vincent Preschool offers extended care from 3:00-6:00, at $5.00 per hour or any part thereof. Any child remaining at school past 3:00 will be charged for extended care. If you pick up your child after 6:00, the late fee is $5.00 per minute. Extended care and late fee charges will be billed monthly, separate from tuition. Payment for extended care will be due upon receipt and a fee of $25 will be applied if payment hasn’t been received by the end of the month.

St Vincent Preschool follows the vacation schedule of St Vincent Elementary, with five weeks of vacation per school year. One week for Thanksgiving, two weeks for Christmas, one week in February and one week for Easter.

St Vincent Preschool offers a Summer School Program from June 11 to August 24