Welcome to St. Martin of Tours Preschool!

619-698-8462 7714 El Cajon Blvd. • La Mesa, CA  • 91942

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 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)

 

EOP- Preschool Emergency Operation 

Plan for St. Martin of Tours Preschool

 

 

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.

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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

Gena Doane, Pre-K Teacher

Nikki Paredes Preschool Teacher (3-4 year olds)

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:

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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

Preschool Enrichment Programs

Preschool offers a traditional school year (August – June)

Tuesday & Thursday (Available for 3 year olds only)

7am – 8am 8am – 12pm 8am – 4pm

$64 monthly $275 monthly $350 monthly

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

7am – 8am 8am – 12pm 8am – 4pm

$96 monthly $375 monthly $485 monthly

Monday – Friday

7am – 8am 8am – 12pm 8am – 4pm

$160 monthly $540 monthly $718 monthly

Please note that the extended care from 7am – 8am is prearranged.

All sessions include a lunchtime.

CONTACT:

Mrs. Anne Thompson (Director): @

Mrs. Gena Doane (Teacher): @

Mrs. Nikki Paredes (Teacher): @

ROOM PARENTS:

Alex Prsha, Sally O’Brien, Anne Nolan and Kelly Kanady

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Course Downloads:

• Preschool Brochure
• Preschool Registration Form
• Preschool Tuition Payment Plan through FACTS Tuition Management Made Easy!