Our PreK Program at a Glance
St. Catharine’s Pre-Kindergarten (four-year old program) is located in the school building. Three options are offered: five days full-day, three full-days (M, W, F), or five half-days. The hours are: 8:30 – noon for half-day and 8:30 – 2:30 for full-day. Children can also use the before and after care program if needed.
So what does a typical day in PreK look like?
7:30-8:30: Flexible drop off time
8:00-8:30: Arrival, attendance, and Free Play
8:30-9:00: Morning Prayers, Circle Time Activities (Weather, Calendar, Music)
9:00-9:30: Restroom/Snack
9:30-9:45: Religion
9:45-10:00: Whole group lessons
10:00-11:00: Centers: (Math, Science, LA, Art, Fine/Large Motor)
11:00-11:30: Gross Motor Development in Gym or Recess Yard
11:30-1145: Whole Group Lesson/Storytime
11:45-12:00: Restroom/Preparations for lunch
12:00-12:30: Lunch in classroom (students may pack or buy)
12:30-1:00 Free Play/Restroom/Prepare for rest time
1:00-1:45: Rest time
1:45-2:10: Whole group lessons
2:10-2:30: Pack, Prepare for Dismissal
PreK participates in our school's weekly "Specials", including Maker's Space, Library, Art, Music and Physical Education. PreK also has a sixth special, French! PreK students are invited to age appropriate assemblies, plays, and other school-wide events such as the Walk-A-Thon. Aftercare is available most school days until 5:30 pm for an extra fee.
If you are looking for a pre-kindergarten program for your child for the upcoming academic year, call the school office for more information (610-779-5810) or request a packet by filling out the form below.
So what does a typical day in PreK look like?
7:30-8:30: Flexible drop off time
8:00-8:30: Arrival, attendance, and Free Play
8:30-9:00: Morning Prayers, Circle Time Activities (Weather, Calendar, Music)
9:00-9:30: Restroom/Snack
9:30-9:45: Religion
9:45-10:00: Whole group lessons
10:00-11:00: Centers: (Math, Science, LA, Art, Fine/Large Motor)
11:00-11:30: Gross Motor Development in Gym or Recess Yard
11:30-1145: Whole Group Lesson/Storytime
11:45-12:00: Restroom/Preparations for lunch
12:00-12:30: Lunch in classroom (students may pack or buy)
12:30-1:00 Free Play/Restroom/Prepare for rest time
1:00-1:45: Rest time
1:45-2:10: Whole group lessons
2:10-2:30: Pack, Prepare for Dismissal
PreK participates in our school's weekly "Specials", including Maker's Space, Library, Art, Music and Physical Education. PreK also has a sixth special, French! PreK students are invited to age appropriate assemblies, plays, and other school-wide events such as the Walk-A-Thon. Aftercare is available most school days until 5:30 pm for an extra fee.
If you are looking for a pre-kindergarten program for your child for the upcoming academic year, call the school office for more information (610-779-5810) or request a packet by filling out the form below.