Preschool

Course ID: PRESCHOOL
Level: Preschool
Director: Anne Thompson

Welcome!

St. Martin of Tours Preschool provides a warm, joyful, and nurturing environment for a young child. Learning takes place with an emphasis on assisting children to feel valued and loved by God and by those around them. The staff provides experiences which encourage the child’s innate curiosity and excitement about learning. Children can develop and grow in a loving, Christ-centered, family environment.

St. Martin of Tours Catholic Preschool

Offering year-round preschool
Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm
with a full or half day option.

• 2 days (Tuesday & Thursday for 3 year olds only)
• 3 days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
• 5 days (Monday – Friday)

Extended day care is available Monday through Friday
from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (prearranged)

Curriculum

Experiences are provided in the areas of math, science, music, art,
dramatic play, language and literature.

Pilon® Workshop Way® System of Education

Workshop Way’s holistic, faith-based approach to education cultivates human growth and life skills. A major goal of the system is to create feelings of dignity, intelligence, confidence and power of management in every student.

Children must be between the ages of 3 and 5 years old and fully potty trained.

Our staff is highly dedicated to the development of young children
and are certified in Early Childhood Education. License #370806413

For more information, please call (619) 698-8462.
Tours Welcome!

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Goals: We strive to help children to:

grow in the love of God and to appreciate all gifts of life
feel a sense of importance and worth for who they are
develop intellectual curiosity, creativity, and self-expression
feel excitement and enthusiasm for learning
build self-confidence and individuality
develop appreciation and a caring attitude for others
learn to interact with adults and peers
feel at ease in risking
develop independence in pursuing tasks

Curriculum:

All aspects of the curriculum are designed to support and achieve our goals. Children are encouraged to listen, touch, smell, taste and observe in the process of learning. Experiences are provided in the areas of math, science, music, cooking, art, dramatic play, language and literature. Ample opportunities are provided for development of large and fine motor skills.

Anne Thompson, Preschool Director and Teacher (3-4 year olds)

Gena Doane, Pre-K Teacher

Staff:

Each teacher is highly dedicated to the development of young children, is certified in early childhood education.

Enrollment:

The program is open to children 3 to 5 years of age and potty trained. An application form must be completed and a non-refundable fee paid before registration is considered. The fee will be refunded only if a child cannot be placed.

The following proof of immunizations must be documented before enrollment: (3) polio, (4) DPT, (1) MMR, (3) Hepatitis B, (1) Hib., (1) Varicella (Chickenpox) immunization or immunity.

Student Learning Expectations:

A student who advances from St. Martin of Tours Preschool is expected to be:

An active Catholic Christian who:
1. has grown in the love of God
2. has developed an appreciation and a caring attitude towards others
3. has learned to appreciate all of God’s gifts around them
4. has built a friendship with Jesus through daily prayer
A diligent learner who:
1. feels a sense of importance and worth for who they are
2. has developed intellectual curiosity, creativity, and self expression
3. feels excitement and enthusiasm for learning
4. feels at ease in learning and exploring new things
A effective communicator who:
1. has learned how to “use their words” to express their feelings
2. good listening skills and can follow simple directions
3. feels confident when talking to their friends as well as adults