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St. Matthew's
Early Education Center
An accredited preschool and kindergarten for ages 2 - 5 with year-round child care.
Preschool & Kindergarten Offerings:
OUR PROGRAM
PLAYSCHOOL
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Must be two by September 1
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Playschool, our program for two-year-olds, is built around the concept that play is the work of young children; our program is fun! Within a flexible and developmentally appropriate curriculum, our students sing, dance, play, create and socialize. We also emphasize language development, self-expression and self-care tasks.
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Children do not need to be potty-trained to enter this program.
Class Schedules and Times:
Monday-Friday
Mon.Weds.Fri.
Tues/Thurs
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All-Day Pre-K
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Kindergarten
8:45am – 11:45am
8:45am – 11:45am
8:45am – 11:45am
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9:00am – 2:30pm
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9:00am – 3:15pm
Child Care Hours:
Before and After care is available for the class schedules above
Monday - Friday
7:00am – 6:00pm
PRE-K
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Must be four by September 1
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Our pre-k program uses the dynamic curriculum, Let's Begin with the Letter People and it's STEM supplement, DIG: Develop, Inspire, Grow. These well-known and exciting programs facilitate explicit instruction in literacy, reading, language arts, science, math and social studies. Most importantly, our pre-k students continue to play and explore in a secure but challenging environment. At the end of the year, they are thrilled about school and are well-prepared to enter kindergarten with confidence and the essential skills for success.
PRESCHOOL
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Must be three by September 1
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Our preschool teachers provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere where young children learn to love school! Early in the year, we establish the foundation of trust from which we build each child's self-confidence, independence and enthusiasm. Our curriculum nurtures curiosity through play,art, music, movement, and individualized instruction. Preschoolers are introduced to early academic skills in their play and during teacher-led small group activities.
KINDERGARTEN
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Must be five by September 1
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In a dynamic classroom with a low student/teacher ratio, our kindergartners begin their academic careers with inspiring curriculum and individualized instruction. Emphasisis placed on developing strong academic and thinking skills while encouraging children to be themselves - curious explorers of the world!
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We provide explicit instruction in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, music, Spanish, art and P.E.. We also balance this instruction with time to play during recess and free-choice activities at the end of the day. Kindergarten is a full-day program with before- and after-care available.
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