Information

REGISTRATION: Now open for the 2010-2011 school year.  Please call for an appointment or to arrange a tour.  (412) 835-5539.

The Preschool is located in the lower level of Newman House on the parish grounds.   Classrooms are bright and cheery and the separate location gives the children a sense of a "special place" that is just for them.

ADMISSIONS
2 Year Old Program: "Tiny Hearts for Two".  Children who reach the age of 2 by September 1 with their adult "buddy".
3 Year Old Program: Children who reach the age of 3 by September 1.
4 Year Old Program: Children who reach the age of 4 by September 1.
3 & 4 year old children must be toilet-trained to be admitted to their program.

YEARLY SCHEDULE
The Preschool closes for all major holidays, Parent-Teacher Conferences, and staff meetings.  The school year runs from Labor Day until Memorial Day.  2010-2011 preschool year begins Sept. 7(Projected) with an abbreviated time schedule for children's (and parent's) adjustment.  Standard time schedule begins Sept 13(Projected).

ANNUAL PICNIC:
Meet and greet preschool classmates, parents and teachers before school begins at Simmons Park, Clifton Rd in Bethel Park.  This annual picnic is provided by the preschool for children and parents to get acquainted with their soon-to-be best friends.  Date to be finalized for 2010-2011 school year.

DAILY SCHEDULE:

Projected Sept 7: 1st Week of School.  Abbreviated / Transition Schedule

Projected Sept 13: Standard Schedule

* Children should bring a lunch if they are enrolled in the Extended Day / Enrichment Program.  Refrigerator and Microwave are available.  Teachers will warm the student's lunches when necessary.

AM PROGRAM
9:00 - Arrival, Free play
9:30 - Circle Time: Prayer, Attendance, Calendar, Weather, Sharing
9:45 - Bible Story, Theme Lesson
10:15 - Book Time, Snack
10:30 - Fine / Gross Motor Activity
11:00 - Story, Closing Activity, Songs, Fingerplays
11:30 - Dismissal
(The PM Program runs with the same time allotment for each activity beginning at 12:30)

TUITION SCHEDULE
Registration Fee:
$30 for "Tiny Hearts for Two" students.
$40 for "Tiny Hearts for Two" students moving to 3 year old group.
$40 for 3 year old students moving  to 4 year old group
$50 for new students in the 3 or 4 year old group.
Registration fees are non-refundable and are not deducted from tuition

Tuition Fees (2009-2010 and 2010-2011):

* Discounts apply for families that enroll multiple children.

* St. Valentine Parish has multiple tuition assistance programs including the Pennsylvania EITC program.  Some programs are income based, others are open to all families. Contact the preschool for information.

CONNECTIONS WITH  PARISH AND COMMUNITY
* Use of computer lab, library and gym
* field trips within the community

STUDENT TEACHER RATIOS
3 year olds - 8:1
4 year olds - 10:1
Current 2009-2010 Enrollment: 60 children

REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2010-2011 school year began Feb 13, 2010 with an open house and continues until a specific class is full.  AM classes usually fill before PM classes.   Please call (412) 835-5539 for more information or to arrange a tour.