St. Benedict's Catholic Preschool

Learning with Our Hands & Our Hearts

Purpose  

The St. Ben's Catholic Preschool is an outreach program of the St. Benedict the Abbot Church and is open to all children. The purpose of our program is to provide a happy, healthy, creative, child-oriented, Catholic preschool environment where children begin to learn basic skills and awareness of the world around them. Socialization skills in large and small groups take place daily. We encourage developmentally appropriate activities in social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual areas.

Staff      

At St. Ben's Catholic Preschool, all of our teachers have elementary education degrees and public or Catholic school teaching experience. They attend classes and workshops to keep informed. Teachers also plan curriculum and follow policies of the
       National Association for the Education of Young Children.

 

Classes

Early Learning
(must be 3 by September 30)
Tuesday-Thursday
9:00-11:30 AM
12:30-3:00 PM

Pre-K
(must be 4 by September 30)
Monday-Wednesday-Friday
9:00-11:30 AM
12:30-3:00 PM

Transitional
(must be 5 by September 30)
Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
9:00-11:30 AM
12:30-3:00 PM

 

 

 

Student:Teacher Ratio

8:1 for Early Learners
10:1 for Pre-K
12:1 for Transitional

 

Registration

Registration forms may be picked up in the school office, the church office, or by downloading the forms on our registration page.. Registration for parishioners is January 17 – 23, 2012 and for non-parishioners after January 23, 2012. There will be a $50.00 non-refundable fee due with the registration form. The first tuition payment is due by June 1. Enrollment is accepted all year, if space is available. Questions can be answered by calling Bev Jurcic, Director, at the preschool office at 724.731.0222.

Tuition

Tuesday-Thursday $110.00/month
Monday-Wednesday-Friday $135.00/month
Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday $160.00/month

General Information

1. Child must be toilet trained to attend.
2. Child's immunizations must be up to date. Health forms are required.
3. Parents provide transportation.
4. Parent conferences are available.
5. Parent handbooks and monthly calendars and newsletters provide parents with necessary information.
6. We have a parent volunteer program.
7. Community helpers come to visit our school during the year.
8. Christmas vacation, Easter vacation and national holidays are observed.
9. Visitation by prospective parents and students is encouraged.

St Benedict's Catholic Preschool
St. Benedict the Abbot Church
120 Abington Dr.
McMurray, PA 15317
724-731-0222