Preschool
St. Dominic Preschool Philosophy
We believe in the education of the whole child. We offer each child a stimulating environment where spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growths are nurtured through a well-planned curriculum presented by caring, well-trained teachers.
We believe it is the responsibility of the teachers and parents to help their child develop a set of standards and morals by giving him/her careful advice and guidance. This includes patience, understanding, and acceptance of others, regardless of social, ethnic, or religious backgrounds.
With careful guidance and direction, the child will learn to make the right decisions and choices.
Program
The State of California, Department of Social Services, licenses St. Dominic Preschool/Day Care Center. The facility is limited to handling only ambulatory children and personnel, and is licensed to care for up to 30 children per day. To be considered for enrollment, a child must be at least 2 years 9 months of age, toilet trained, and able to follow basic directions and instructions.
Program Choices:
| 2-day program | Tuesday and Thursday |
|---|---|
| 3-day program | Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
| 5-day program | Monday ~ Friday |
Schedule:
| Extended Care | 7:30 a.m. ~ 9:00 a.m. |
|---|---|
| Preschool | 9:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m. |
| Extended Care | 12:00 p.m. ~ 5:00 p.m. |
Curriculum
Our program is designed to help children acquire information and concepts.
The areas covered include:
- Spiritual Development
- Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Art
- Motor Skill Development
- Life Skill Development
Specialized teachers offer weekly enrichment opportunities in:
- Spanish
- Music
Each month celebrates a theme that is incorporated into the planned activities. Schedule:
| August | Welcome to School |
|---|---|
| September | All About Me/School Rules |
| October | Fall/Halloween |
| November | Cultures/Thanksgiving |
| December | Winter/Weather/Christmas |
| January | Transportation |
| February | Health and Safety |
| March | Spring/Plants |
| April | Animals/Easter |
| May | Oceans and Water |
| June | Summer |
The Preschool program at St. Dominic School is marked by wonderful children, teachers, staff, parents, and community members who make up our happy, faith-filled environment. We invite you to look into becoming a part of our school family.
