“A Total Learning Experience”

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
St. Matthew Preschool is designed to provide an encouraging and challenging environment for 3, 4, and 5 year olds and to develop their intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth in a Christian setting. Nontraditional, developmentally appropriate activities including free play, circle, story time, music, creative movement, free expressions, group activities, learning centers and computer activities promote the growth of the whole child and establish a solid foundation for future learning.

Bible teachings with follow-up projects are presented and Christian attitudes and values are exemplified. The religious materials used are nondenominational and the program is open to all children.

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:
Students must be at least three years of age, potty trained and have MMR immunization.

SESSIONS:
Classes are held Monday through Friday. Monday-Wednesday-Friday classes are geared towards 4 and 5 year olds preparing for Kindergarten. Tuesday-Thursday classes are for 3 and early 4 year olds, although, all ages are welcome. If space permits, days may be added as the year progresses.

Each daily session runs from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Arrangements may be made with the teacher to make up any days missed due to illness, appointments, or weather.

FEES:
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a charge of $9.00 per session that is calculated into a monthly fee. There is a 10% discount for a second child attending Preschool during the same year. Each month’s fees are due by the 15th of every month. St. Matthew Preschool admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

ABOUT THE STAFF:
Our teacher’s have Pennsylvania teaching certificates: All aides and substitutes have the required training and experience required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

QUESTIONS? Call us at 387-0634 or 458-8967

HISTORY OF PRESCHOOL
Saint Matthew’s preschool was started around 1990 and was licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in June 1991. The school holds sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings for the 4 and 5 year old children and Tuesday and Thursday mornings for the 3 year olds. The school began having some financial problems in 1992, but by January of 1993, the spring enrollment was completely filled and by April of 1993 the school was financially sound. New Linoleum was laid and the school was painted in 1993.

Over the years students went on field trips to a variety of locations around town chosen for their educational and fun features for the children. Some of the sites visited were a dentist office, library, Giant Grocery Store and the Bloomsburg Fire Department. The preschool participates in Renaissance in downtown Bloomsburg and starting in 1996, students have decorated a tree for Treefest. Students have put a display in the education building at the Bloomsburg Fair usually depicting an Old Testament Story for several years. This is the first field trip of the year and the children work very hard to make their display and set it up. Other activities during the school year include a Christmas program, a Mother’s Day tea, and a graduation program for those children going to kindergarten.

The school is so successful that for the 2006 fall term an afternoon session is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in addition to the morning sessions.

Miss Cherry’s philosophy about teaching is to provide a comfortable environment where learning is fun.