Welcome to St. Francis Preschool

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General Information

Religion

Religion is integrated within all aspects of our curriculum. In Preschool, we start each day with age-appropriate prayers of adoration and thanksgiving, to include singing and movement, as we praise God. In PreK students attend 8:00am Friday Mass with the K-8 students after the first of the year. We have prayerful celebrations in the classroom, in addition to our beautiful Holy Day celebrations, in which all children participate.

Faculty

Our preschool faculty consists of five highly qualified teachers who work as a team to provide a loving and caring environment for your child. As deemed by Community Care Licensing of the State of California our student to teacher ration is 1:12. All of the teachers have completed the necessary requirements for:

First Aid/CPR
Diocesan Religion Certification
Criminal Clearance
Annual Professional Growth
California Community Care Licensing
Early Childhood Development

Goals

Instill the spirit of God’s love for each child through knowledge and appreciation of His creation
Foster creativity and self expression, stimulate curiosity and discovery
Develop a self identity, cultural awareness and family relationship in the world around him/her
Develop independence in daily routines and an awareness of social and cooperative play
Develop the ability to think, reason, problem solve and make simple decisions
Develop small and large muscle, promote eye-hand coordination, visual discrimination and increase language skills
Develop kindergarten readiness skills
Foster an atmosphere of security, love and learning

Curriculum

Developmentally appropriate concepts and skills are introduced which reinforce the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth of each child. All aspects of the curriculum are designed to support and achieve our goals. Concrete, hands-on activities and experiences are planned according to a calendar of themes and units relevant to the child, which provides meaningful learning. Special events are also planned to enhance the preschool curriculum.

Enrollment

The program is open to children 3 years by Sept. 1st to those preparing for Kindergarten. An application form must be completed and a meeting with the Director prior to enrollment. Please check the website for fees and tuition. 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.

Available Programs To Meet Your Needs

Our program is designed to meet the needs of the children and our working parents. We offer full time (7:30-5:30), ¾ time (8:00-2:45), and ½ day (8:00-11:45). All of our preschool programs follow the same school calendar as the K-8 students (August – June)

Need More Information

We encourage you to contact us at any time you’re your questions regarding our Preschool programs. We look forward to working with you as our partners in education.

Preschool Director

Mrs. Jennifer Paino

Phone: 760-630-7964

Email Mrs. Jennifer Paino

License Number

#372005641