Our preschool is a Christian Early Childhood Educational Program. The key to establishing a Christian environment is employing teachers who have committed their lives to Jesus Christ. Teachers will assist the children in:
Brain research has emphasized the importance behind early music education. Children possess an abundance of genes and synapses that immediately make them ready for learning music. Music education at our center provides “neurological exercises” that introduce children to speech patterns, sensory motor skills, and vital movement strategies. Each week children will experience music through songs, movement, history, and musical games taught by our Music Specialist of 11 years, Miss Kathy.
Each week the Full Day Preschools have a small integenerational ("grandfriends") chapel service conducted by a St. Andrew's pastor or staff member. This time includes Bible stories, songs, and prayer. Half Day Preschoolers also have chapel time each week. Faith formation in our students is an integral part of our curriculum. It’s about helping young children grow in faith and deepening and strengthening their relationship with God.
For years it's been thought that teaching a foreign language to preschool-age children would be futile. However, recent studies indicate that the best time for a child to learn another language is in the first three to four years of life because the brain is malleable. Ms. Shannon, our Spanish Specialist, has been teaching Spanish in the preschools for over 25 years. Children learn by listening, seeing, imitating, and practicing in every class. Ms. Shannon introduces them to Spanish rhymes, songs, games, and counting.
We use a “Learning Center” approach to curriculum throughout the week. Our teachers design learning experiences to meet the needs of the individual child, as well as the entire group. Discovery-based exploration is nurtured in creative arts, science, cooking, blocks, table toys, large muscle, dramatic play, sensory, literature, and music. Unique to St. Andrew's preschools, is our monthly interaction with "grandfriends" from St. Andrew's Village. We play games, do crafts, sing songs, and enjoy holiday specific activities. Both young and old benefit from this time!
The Half Day Preschool program runs nine-months out of the year. Class time is from 8:45–11:30am. Children attend morning sessions from September through May. Extended Day/Lunch Bunch option is also available. **
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
** The Extended Day/Lunch Bunch schedule includes lunch, playground/gym time, games, and activities devoted to kindergarten readiness.
Parents are required to tour the preschool before applying for enrollment. Upon acceptance into the program, families will receive a Parent Handbook and Registration Packet. Contact Shannon Freese, Assistant Director of the Half Day Preschool, at 651.762.9121.
We’re a year-round program open Monday through Friday that accommodates working parents by providing extended care (included in tuition). Our hours are 7am–5pm.
PRESCHOOL SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
Playground Time (weather permitting)
TODDLER DAILY SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Parents are required to tour the program before applying for enrollment. Upon acceptance into the program, families will receive a Parent Handbook and Registration Packet. Contact Deb Hruby, Preschool Administrator, Full Day Preschool, 651.762.4103.
WORSHIP
Traditional (Sanctuary) • Sunday 9:00am & 10:30am
Contemporary (Great Hall) • Saturday 5:00pm & Sunday 9:30am
