Program Curriculum
3-year-olds
2 day (Tuesday and Thursday)
3 day (Monday, Wedesday, and Friday)
5 day (enrollment in both the 2 day and 3 day programs)
Curriculum includes a play-based social developmental environment. Our early literacy program utilizes the Zoophonics program - this is a kinesthetic method for teaching early phonics and reading. Children in the Green classroom will experience regular science labs and have an introduction to the Spanish language. Each day they will participate in large motor development - this will be outside whenever the weather permits (we love the outdoors!). Each week children participate in Pastor led chapel and this is complimented with daily Jesus time. All Green Room children will also have exposure to creative dance, regular classroom music, and monthly yoga or Kindermusik.
The Green Room class is taught by Mrs. Olsen and is assisted by Mrs. Lisa Sjoholm on Tuesday/Thursday and Mrs. Tretyak on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The classroom ratio is never greater than 7:1.
4-year-olds
4 day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday)
5 day (Monday thru Friday)
Curriculum includes a developmental curriculum for successful learning with project-based thematic centers. Our early literacy program utilizes the Zoophonics program - this is a kinesthetic method for teaching early phonics and reading. Children in the Red and Purple classrooms will experience regular science labs and have an introduction to sign language and the Spanish language. Each day they will participate in large motor development - this will be outside whenever the weather permits (we love the outdoors!). Each week children participate in Pastor led chapel and this is complimented with daily Jesus time. All Red and Purple Room children will also have exposure to creative dance, regular classroom music, and monthly yoga.
The Red Room is taught by Mrs. MacLean and is assisted by Mrs. Breithaupt with a classroom ratio of 8:1. The Purple Room is taught by Mrs. Manross and is assisted by Mrs. Waller with a classroom ratio that is never greater than 9:1.
PreK Classroom - NEW Fall 2010
3 Full Days (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday), 9:00-3:00 p.m.
Curriculum will include a developmental curriculum to prepare children for an easy transition to Kindergarten. The curriculum will include Handwriting Without Tears and a mathematic program is still being finalized. The early literacy program utilizes the Zoophonics program - this is a kinesthetic method for teaching early phonics, reading, and spelling using literature. Children in the Yellow classroom will experience regular science labs, and introductions to sign language and the Spanish language. Each day they will participate in large motor development - this will be outside whenever the weather permits (we love the outdoors!). The children will participate in Pastor led chapel and this is complimented with daily Jesus time. All Yellow Room children will also have exposure to creative dance, regular classroom music, and monthly yoga.
The Yellow Room will have no more than ten children enrolled with an experienced teacher.
Daily Hours
The Little Saints school day is longer than most preschool programs. Our doors open at 9:10 and we start carline at 12:30.
Parents, especially those with younger children, love carline! At the end of the day, we bring your child out to your car. It is safe for the student and the family. It is quick - we have been able to get all 58 students out of the building and on their way home within 10 minutes! And, it is convenient for families!
Wacky Wednesday
Wacky Wednesday is a self-selected option that families can sign up for on a regular or one-time basis. Each week we allow a maximum of ten children to sign up for a one-day program. These programs are themed, similar to day camps, and are a day full of fun, games, and exciting projects.
Dancing to fairy-tale songs on Princess Day.
Pirate's eating and roasting on the "beach" during Pirate Day.
Wacky Wednesday Themes - 2008/09 School Year
Program Enhancements -Self-Selected Programs
In the past we have offered Kindermusik, tumbling, ballet, and even soccer classes. These programs are self-selected and fees are paid to the providers directly. Children are signed into Lunch Bunch on the given event day and attend whichever program they are enrolled in. To receive more details or an update on what programs are currently offered please see the preschool office.