St. Mary of the Angels Preschool was first licensed by the State of Florida in 1985. For more than 20 years we have been providing an early education to children ages 2 years to 4 years. Our low teacher to student ratios allow us to individualize our lessons to meet the needs of each child.

OUR PHILOSOPHY is to stimulate self confidence, curiosity, self-discipline, creativity and cooperation. To educate the whole child focusing on all areas of a child's development: spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive and physical. We believe that we are not only preparing your child for kindergarten but preparing him/her for life.

OUR CURRICULUM: In the fall of 2007 we began using the HighReach Curriculum. It is a theme based curriculum that provides learning experiences that are age appropriate, fun, and challenging. If you would like to take a closer look at this curriculum please go to their website at www.highreach.com.  Additionally we will be incorporating a Bible story monthly that will coincide with the children's chapel lessons.

In addition to the HighReach Curriculum we will be using Handwriting Without Tears (www.hwtears.com) in our Pre-K classes. This program is a wonderful way to teach children handwriting skills in an age appropriate and fun way. 

TWO YEAR OLD CLASS (Must be 2 years of age by September 1st 2008

Twos are exploding in their power to communicate, to move purposely, to assert their independence and individuality, and to control their important bodily functions. Twos swing back and forth and often are conflicted by what they really want to do. Their imagination and desire often exceed their competence. They need manageable challenges and mastery experience.  They need a relaxed environment that allows for frequent changes in moods, interests, and capabilities. Twos, in particular, need teachers to be learning consultants who accept them in their entire inconsistent behavior, setting limits comely and firmly when necessary.

Changes to the learning environment, activities, and projects reflect emerging interests and individual goals.  Learning centers offer guided experiences that encompass all the skills and understanding necessary for optimum development and success in school.

Throughout the day, children make self-directed and guided choices, participate in small groups and projects, join in brief circle-times with the whole group, and reflect upon their learning experiences.     

THREE YEAR OLD CLASS (Must be 3 years of age by Sept 1st 2008)

At the core of our Three Year Old program are well-planned learning centers that allow for child choice and self-directed play, small groups, and supportive teaching that prepares children for academic excellence. The development of language, mathematical reasoning, and scientific thought is emphasized throughout all the centers. Changes to the learning environment, activities, and projects reflect emerging interests and individual goals. Learning centers offer guided experiences that encompass all the skills and understanding necessary for optimum development and success in school.

Our Three Year Old Program focuses on the whole child including social and emotional development, as well as cognitive development. We use many ways to do this including planned lessons and those learning moments that we can not plan for but always present themselves.

FOUR YEAR OLD CLASS (Must be 4 years of age by Sept 1st 2008)

The program is designed for each child to learn all the necessary skills and understandings to succeed in kindergarten and continue to thrive academically and socially. Our Four Year Old program utilizes learning centers like our other classes; but also incorporates a more extensive handwriting curriculum in the day’s activities.

We strive to provide the children in our program with challenging learning experiences that will allow each child to learn at his or her own developmental level and to be successful. Using the High Reach Curriculum and Handwriting Without Tears children are provided opportunities throughout the day to learn their names, writing first and last names, increasing vocabulary, pre reading skills, math and science skills, as well as the social and emotional development learned while interacting with other students and their teachers. 

Throughout the day, children make self-directed and guided choices, participate in small groups and projects, join in brief circle-times with the whole group, and reflect upon their learning experiences.   

Typical Learning Centers Include:

• Language/ Library
• Blocks/ Building
• Dramatic Play
• Art/ Creative Expression
• Sand & Water
• Science/ Math
• Music/ Movement
• Writing
• Outdoor Learning
• Computers

OUR STAFF:

Our teaching staff is experienced professionals, participating in 10 hours per year of continuing education courses, in addition to the 40 hours of initial training received throught the Florida State Department of Children and Families. All of our lead teachers hold Child Development Associates (CDA) or Degrees. 

PROGRAMS OFFERED:

Weekly Chapel - Computer Classes - Play Ball Movement Classes - Family Activities

ENROLLMENT:

We offer classes for children ages 2-4 years old. Your child must be the age of the class they are entering by September 1, 2008. For example to enter the Three Year Old class you child will need to turn 3 years old by September 1st.

We are very excited to be offering the Voluntary Pre Kindergarten (VPK). This program allows all Florida Residents that are age 4 by September 1st to participate in a quality Pre Kindergarten program free of charge. For more information on this program check out their website at www.elcoc.org

PRESCHOOL HOURS:

School hours are 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.

We offer Early care beginning at 7:30 a.m. and
Afternoon Enrichment until 4:00p.m.(Beginning Fall of 2008)

Additional Charges apply for Early and After Care

You may choose 2 days (Tuesday/ Thursday), 3 days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), or 5 days a week.
Our Pre Kindergarten 4 classes are 5 days a week.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SCHEDULE A TOUR PLEASE CONTACT OUR PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR.

Ms. Brandi Lavoie - Director

407/851-4723 or e-mail us at stmaryspreschool@yahoo.com    

St. Mary’s Preschool is a proud member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools

DCF Accredited.  License # CL70R0360

We are currently enrolling for the Fall 2008 school year. 
We still have spaces available in our 2 and 3 year old classes but they are filling up fast!!!