ST.MATTHEW PRESCHOOL/PRE-K
CHILD CARE MINISTRY
Why Choose St. Matthew Preschool/Pre-K?
Often referred to as "St. Matthew Childcare Ministry" or "CCM" for short, our preschool building first opened its doors in September 2005. We offer preschool/prekindergarten instruction in a multi-aged setting for children three to five years of age. To attend, your child must be three years of age by August 1 and potty-trained. We offer a two, three, or five day option in order to best meet your child's needs.
The Child Care Ministry follows the St. Matthew School calendar. Our hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Class begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 11:00 a.m. The children eat a hot lunch in St. Matthew's cafeteria, and the cost of lunch is included in your tuition. We offer extended care in the afternoon and provide a full day of learning opportunities until 5:30 p.m for the cost of $35/day.
The Child Care Ministry participates in a voluntary accreditation program called Paths to Quality which ensures that your child receives the highest quality care. Of the four levels of accreditation, we are one of the few centers in Posey County to have achieved Level 3.
Each Child Care Ministry staff member has a degree or certification in early childhood or elementary education. Staff members also receive an additional 20 hours of professional training each year, and are CPR-certified.
CURRICULUM
The Child Care Ministry uses a curriculum called "Big Day for Pre-K." This program is organized around "Big Experiences" which encourage children while also integrating social-emotional, academic, and physical development. The curriculum embraces the natural curiosity of children and encourages them to play, explore, and learn all about the world around them. It also contains a great selection of literature. We use the "Letter People" to help encourage children's interest in the letters of the alphabet. Our religion program is called "Seeds" and correlates with the Sunday Gospel reading each week. The children have Spanish class each week, and they visit the library twice each month.
CHILD CARE MINISTRY STAFF
Contact us at 838-1995 to find out more about the Child Care Ministry
and to tour our facility.
and to tour our facility.
