St. Mary Preschool 2009-2010

This school year marks the twenty-second year for St. Mary Preschool. Our founding principles remain the same to provide the best possible learning environment for young children. Please take a moment to review our program and curriculum goals and see if you don’t agree that St Mary Preschool is a great place to be. 

Provide an opportunity to learn and know God’s love

Provide an atmosphere in which to integrate the Christian values of love, justice and respect

Provide opportunities to discover our world and the special role God has in it

Provide a safe, loving environment for the children

Help children express their feelings and needs

Help children create and discover in a warm, supportive environment

Give each child a sense of uniqueness and self worth

Help children to respect each other’s rights and to develop group feelings

Provide healthy outdoor play and activities

Provide space and equipment to develop gross and fine motor skills

Provide an atmosphere where self-confidence and self-understanding are encouraged

Build a tie between the home and the preschool

Encourage independence and give basic experiences for future learning

Provide stimulating experiences that encourage the children to think analyze problems, 
and arrive at different possible solutions 

Help the children develop their whole personality through:
    First hand experiences in social relationships
    Physical development of large and small muscles
    Finding an acceptable outlets for their emotions

Develop a sense of responsibility

Encourage expression through materials, movement and language

Stimulate language development through materials, activities, games and the use of readiness skills

Provide experiences with other children of the same age

Meet the children’s needs as individuals and as a group

Encourage the children to develop a positive attitude toward teachers, school and learning

Provide opportunities to discover, explore, be challenged and problem solve through direct experiences

Please contact us with questions, comments or to schedule a visit.

Joan Calendrillo
Director St. Mary Preschool