16280 Duluth Avenue SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
952-447-2124
Preschool Options
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Our award-winning, Four Star Parent Aware, licensed preschool accepts children ages 33 month (as of September 1) through age 5. Our preschool staff is trained and certified in Early Childhood Education. We are proud that a number of our preschool staff have higher education degrees. Mrs. Lind, our Director, is working on her Masters in Early Childhood. Mrs. Rolfsen has obtained her Masters in Special Education. We are also accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Our preschool program offers flexible scheduling based on your family needs.
2017-2018 Preschool Offerings
Choosing Preschool Versus Kindergarten
Curriculum Goals & Objectives
Curriculum Highlights
Early Learning Scholarship Program
2017-2018 Preschool Handbook- 3 Year Old, 4 Year Old and 5 Year Old Classes
- Early Drop Off 7:30-8:30
- Preschool 8:30-11:30 (Half-Day)
- 8:30-2:15 (Full-Day)
- Extended Care 2:15-5:00
Looking for options for your Preschooler this summer? Check out our Summer Preschool Program
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Choosing Preschool Versus Kindergarten
Your child's academic, social, and emotional development requires time to evolve. It cannot be forced or accelerated. When making this decision, remember that you have plenty of information about your child from a variety of sources including: Kindergarten screening, preschool teacher input, your pediatrician, and, of course, your own experience with your child.
Does your child demonstrate:- A strong need for free play?
- Difficulty separating from you?
- Following through on directions without repeated instruction?
- The ability to get dressed independently?
- A need for one-on-one attention to accomplish tasks?
- Patience while waiting?
These are a few characteristics to consider when determining your child's placement. Like you, we want your child to have a positive start to their education. We can help guide you in assessing your child's readiness.
Curriculum Goals & Objectives
Curriculum and Assessments are based on the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress: Minnesota’s Early Learning Standards. Learning, and exposure to curriculum, will occur through various activities including: small group, large group, individual play, centers, dramatic play, and music. The standards are a flexible guideline as each child’s development evolves differently.
Social & Emotional Development- Emotional Development
- Self-Concept
- Social Competence and Relationships
Approaches to Learning- Curiosity
- Risk-Taking
- Imagination and Invention
- Persistence
- Reflection and Interpretation
Language & Literacy Development- Listening
- Speaking
- Emergent Reading
- Emergent Writing
Creativity & the Arts- Creating
- Responding
- Evaluating
Cognitive Development- Mathematical and Logical Thinking
- Number concepts and operations
- Patterns and relationships
- Spatial relationship/geometry
- Measurement
- Mathematical reasoning
- Scientific Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Observing
- Questioning
- Investigating
- Social Systems Understanding
- Human relationships
- Understanding the world
Physical & Motor Development- Gross motor development
- Fine motor development
- Physical health and well-being
Religion- Participating in prayer, making the sign of the cross
- Listening to scripture stories
- Learning about church holy days
- Singing song of worship and praise
- Acting as followers of Jesus
- Contributing to school service project
Curriculum Highlights• Individualized Instruction in Language Arts and Mathematics
• Religion Curriculum
• Visits to the Media Center and Computer Lab (4-year-olds)
• Introduction to Basic Spanish or Sign Language
• Handwriting Without Tears©
• Thematic/Multisensory Centers
• Music & Movement
• Character Development Emphasizing Respect & Independence
• Field Trips and Special Programs
• Participation in School Service Projects
Early Learning Scholarship Program
Funding is now available for St. Michael Catholic School Preschool Programs. Up to $7,500 per scholarship will be awarded. More information can be found on the Early Learning Scholarship Program website www.education.state.mn.us. Search: Early Learning Scholarship Program. Contact Think Small at 651-641-6604 with questions.
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Contact
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Ashley Lindlindsaintmpl.orgDirector
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