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Our program is designed to meet the needs of working parents by offering flexible options for preschool-age children 2 to 5 years old.
We offer full time (7:30-5:30), ¾ time (8:00-2:45) and ½ day (8:00-11:45). All our preschool programs follow the same school calendar as the K-8 students (August - June).
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Children 2 years of age by September 1st of the academic year enter our Loaves & Fishes. Children do not need to be potty trained at this time.
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Children 3 years old by September 1st of the academic year enter our Good Samaritans Class. Children must be potty-trained at this time.
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Children 4 years old by September 1st of the academic year enter our enter Pre-Kindergarten Class.
Our program is licensed by the California Department of Community Care Licensing: Facility License #372005641. We have a total Capacity of 70 children ages: 2-4+ (up to Pre-Kindergarten). All teachers have the following certifications: First Aid/CPR, Diocesan Religion Certification, Criminal Clearance and Early Childhood Certification. All students need to show proof of immunizations as deemed by the CCL. (3) polio, (4) DPT, (1) MMR, (3) Hepatitis B, (1) HIB, (1) Varicella or immunity.
Faith Formation & Curriculum
St Francis Preschool provides a Christ-centered learning environment where the development of the whole child is our main focus. We let each child know they are a special child of God, loved and blessed by Him.
Through a combination of play-based, sensory, hands-on opportunities and structured activities we concentrate on spiritual, social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth. Each of the classes focus on the age-appropriate developmental needs of the children in our care. That focus helps us create a stimulating program that provides hands-on learning centers, individualized attention and encourage each child’s individual growth.
Children are encouraged to explore the world around them and experience the goodness of God. We hope to instill a natural curiosity to learn, experiment, discover and think.
Religion is integrated within all aspects of our curriculum. We facilitate Character Development to teach the concepts of fairness, respect, responsibility and love for each other. We support the development of cultural awareness, self-identity and family relationships.
We start each day with age-appropriate prayers of adoration and thanksgiving, including singing and movement, as we praise God. In Pre-K, students attend 8am Friday Mass with the K-8 students starting in November. We have prayerful celebrations in the classroom, in addition to our beautiful Holy Day celebrations, in which all children participate.