Welcome to St. Francis of Assisi Preschool
Raleigh, NC
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Welcome to St. Francis of Assisi Preschool
Raleigh, NC
All of our classes promote learning through play-based activities which incorporate both teacher and child directed opportunities in a loving, encouraging, and faith centered environment. Teachers support a child’s development though such things as:
This class is available to children who will be at least 18 months old by August 31 of the current registration year. It is similar to a ‘mom’s morning out’ program. This class is intended to help a child learn to acclimate to new surroundings with unfamiliar people. It introduces a child to playing alongside peers while sparking that love of learning through such things as music, stories and simple sensory activities. It fosters the building of self-confidence, socialization, imagination, and language.
The following classes address all domains of development as outlined in the Diocesan Early Childhood Standards. These are based off of the state early childhood standards, NC Foundations.
The following classes options are available for children who will be 2 by August 31 of the current registration year:
Each class offers the following:
(an option to extend to 1pm in December)
The following classes are offered for those who will be 3 by August 31 of the current registration year:
Each class offers the following:
The following classes are offered for those who will be 4 by August 31 of the current registration year:
Each class offers the following:
The following class is offered for those who will be 5 by August 31 of the current registration year:
This program offers the gift of an extra year for children to grow and strengthen in Kindergarten readiness skills and self-esteem before entering full day Kindergarten. It is intended for children who have completed a 4-year-old classroom-based preschool program. While some beginning Kindergarten concepts may be introduced, the classroom day remains focused on creative play and opportunities to expand curiosity and further enhance those social-emotional skills which will lead to future academic success. (Please note that if a child has completed a 4-year-old program at another preschool, a teacher recommendation will be requested. Additionally, if a child is currently receiving support through WCPSS and is eligible to enroll in Kindergarten the child’s services may be limited or terminated by WCPSS.)
Stepping Stones is a consistent, caring, and faith-based before and/or after-school program for enrolled 3,4, and 5-year-old preschool families only. Students generally register at the beginning of the school year and are billed through FACTS. Morning care is available from 8am to 9am. After school care is available from 1pm to 2:30pm. The safety and well-being of the children is our priority; therefore, space is limited.
For “Drop-In” childcare on an occasional basis, 2-day prior notification to the main office is required. Requests will be granted if space permits. The cost for this service is $20/per hour and will be invoiced through FACTs or email depending on desired payment method. A change fee is instituted for schedule alterations within the program throughout the school year. Please email Shelley for the drop in form.
If the preschool has a delayed opening due to weather concerns, AM Stepping Stones will open one hour prior to the opening of the preschool day. If the preschool is closed or released early, there will be no Stepping Stones.
Please be aware that there is a late fee of $10 beginning at 2:31 PM per child as well as an additional $10 for every 5-minute increment after the mandatory 2:30 PM pick up time.
Please be aware that there is a late fee of $10 beginning at 2:31 PM per child as well as an additional $10 for every 5-minute increment after the mandatory 2:30 PM pick up time.