At St. Peter Preschool, we believe:
God, Creator of all life, calls us to provide a loving, nurturing environment for young children. Therefore, we strive to create a learning environment where the child interacts with other children and adults in an atmosphere of Christian respect, concern, and cooperation.
We believe:
The family initially develops the values and attitudes whereby a young child knows God, accepts himself/herself, relates to others, and responds reverently toward the environment. Therefore, we strive to collaborate with parents to provide a quality Catholic experience for learning, loving, and Christian living.
We believe:
Learning experience and play activities encourage and promote spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical growth and development. Therefore, we establish a preschool program that promotes the desire to learn in solitude and with others about God, about the world, about others, and about themselves.
The child should:
1. Become aware of the fact that he/she is a child of God and will grow in God's love.
2. Develop a positive self-image and acknowledge his/her self-worth.
3. Develop basic social skills.
4. Increase independence.
5. Develop a trust in adults other than his/her parents.
6. Enjoy being part of a group and accept the need to share and cooperate.
7. Respect the rights of others and defend his/her own rights.
8. Develop the desire to learn.
Preschool tuition is paid monthly, with the first payment due August 15th. Each month following, the payment is due on the 15th. All payments must be completed by May 15th. Tuition prices are subject to change. For new families, there is a one-time $50 registration fee.
Three-Year-Old Preschool Options:
3-Day AM Preschool
● Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
● 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
● Must be 3 years old by September 30th
● $187/month for 10 months
● One time $70 instructional fee
3-Day All Day Preschool
● Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
● 8:30 AM to 2:20 PM
● Must be 3 years old by September 30th
● $322/month for 10 months
● One time $80 instructional fee
5-Day AM Preschool
● Every day
● 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
● Must be 3 years old by September 30th
● $303/month for 10 months
● One time $80 instructional fee
5-Day All Day Preschool
● Every day
● 8:30 AM to 2:20 AM
● Must be 3 years old by September 30th
● $490/month for 10 months
● One time $90 instructional fee
Four- & Five-Year-Old Pre-Kindergarten Options:
3-Day AM Pre-K
● Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
● 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
● Must be 4 years old by September 30th
● $187/month for 10 months
● One time $70 instructional fee
3-Day All Day Pre-K
● Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
● 8:30 AM to 2:20 AM
● Must be 4 years old by September 30th
● $322/month for 10 months
● One time $80 instructional fee
5-Day AM Pre-K
● Every day
● 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
● Must be 4 years old by September 30th
● $303/month for 10 months
● One time $80 instructional fee
5-Day All Day Preschool
● Every day
● 8:30 AM to 2:20 AM
● Must be 4 years old by September 30th
● $490/month for 10 months
● One time $90 instructional fee
Available for all Students:
Morning and After Care
● Morning care begins at 7:30 AM, free of charge
● After care begins at 2:30 PM
● $6/hour for one child; $5/hour for second child; $4/hour for third child
LICENSE AND ACCREDITATION
St. Peter Preschool is fully licensed by the Ohio Department of Education and 4-star rated in Step Up to Quality. In-service and supervision is provided by the Office of Catholic Education of the Cleveland Diocese. A child must be four years old by September 30th to be accepted into the pre-kindergarten program, and three years old by September 30th for the preschool program.
ADMINISTRATION AND TEACHING STAFF
ADMINISTRATOR: St. Peter Preschool is administered by Erin Toth.
TEACHING STAFF: The preschool teachers plan and guide the learning time during the day. They are assisted by aides to allow each child sufficient supervision and quality attention.
CURRICULUM
The curriculum follows the Preschool guide of the Diocese of Cleveland. The program promotes the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical, and social growth of young children. Multi-sensory activities that enhance the total development of the child are planned in a sequential manner that follow a theme or unit. Components include religion readiness, language development, math readiness, motor skill development, personal-social guidance, art, music, and play.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Parents are encouraged to keep in direct contact with the preschool staff and be present for all parent activities.
CALENDAR
St. Peter Preschool will follow the St. Peter School calendar as closely as possible. When Lorain City schools close or delay opening due to inclement weather, St. Peter's Preschool and Child Care will also be closed.