Curriculum Philosophy:

• Empower learners to grow in all aspects of their lives.
  
• Provide balance in social, mental, emotional, creative, and physical development.
  
• Treat all children and families with the same love and compassion as Christ.

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• Hands-on experiences to discover learning at a variety of levels
• Relevant opportunities to develop socially, emotionally, and academically

Experience

• Relevant learning opportunities
• Committed, caring teachers

Excellence

• High-quality academic standards and staff
• Small class sizes

Quick Facts

• St. Augustine's Preschool is licensed by the State of Minnesota.
• Teacher licensed by the State of Minnesota.
• Programs for children
  ages 3 to 5.
• Each class session runs 2 hours 45 minutes per day.
• Monday/Wednesday/Friday class for children 4-5 years (entering Kindergarten the following year).
• Tuesday/Thursday class for children 3-4 years old.
• Children must be potty-trained to attend preschool.
• Conveniently located just north of Division Street in St. Cloud.

Activities include:

• Literacy (language)--learning letters, emergent reading and writing experiences
  
• Math--concepts in color, shape, number recognition and counting
  
• Science--discovery and appreciation of our world
• Art--self expression through a variety of art mediums including paint, clay, and paper mache'
• Music--both in the classroom and through our music specialist music is an integral part of our day
• Social--encourage children to become independent thinkers and foster problem-solving skills
• Physical--develop fine motor skills through a variety of cutting, pasting, cooking, and writing experiences
  
• Community--learn about our world in field trips to places like the grocery store, theatre, and fire station
• Faith--explore God's world in a strong Christian community

Important Links

Enrolling/Registration

Preschool Class Web Page

Preschool Handbook