Portland St. Patrick Catholic School

History and Mission
Curriculum
Class Sessions
Enrollment Requirements
Tuition
Director & Staff
Exciting News for Fall 2009
Pre-School & Daycare News 10/14/09
Pre-School & Daycare News 12/17/09

Phone (517) 647-2415 for additional information.

Pre-School Director Mrs. Carol Kahn
Mrs. Joyce Pline
Mrs. Rosanne Lansdell
Phone (517) 647-2415

Three-year old or young four-year old session:

• Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Four-year old sessions:

• Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
• Mondays and Wednesdays 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.

There is an additional (optional) session for four-year olds on Friday mornings which has an emphasis on literacy.

Children must be three by September 1, and must be toilet trained.

Families will need to fill out the following forms:

• Student Information Form
• Child Information Card
• Health Appraisal Form
• Tuition Contract
• Class Preference Form

Please contact the Preschool at 517-647-2415 for enrollment forms.

The tuition schedule is as follows:

• Enrollment/Registration Fee = $50
• Tuition for the 2-day program = $70 per month
• Tuition for the 3-day program = $90 per month
• Several tuition payment options are available

St. Patrick Preschool is a licensed preschool.  Tuition is tax deductible as a childcare expense.  Tax ID# 381-390-356.

Cognitive skills, social interaction, language development, art projects, field trips, music/finger plays, and holiday activities are part of the established guidelines which are keys to positive child development.  Monthly Christian themes are incorporated into the curriculum as well to provide an important spiritual dimension.  Basic concepts covered include colors, shapes, name recognitions, left/right, over/under, counting/numbers.  Fine motor skills are emphasized and include tracing/writing, painting, pasting, cutting and coloring.

A typical class day includes:

• Welcome
• Calendar/Weather
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Playtime
• Clean Up
• Circle Time
• Snack
• Music/Outdoor Play
• Dismissal

In June 2006, St. Patrick's purchased Ms. Laura's Preschool, an established local preschool with many years of educational service to the Portland community.  This acquisition allowed St. Patrick School to close the loop on the education continuum, offering students a Catholic-based education from preschool through high school.  The program was fortunate enough to keep Carol Kahn, former owner and director of Ms. Laura's Preschool, as the Preschool Director.  Ms. Carol brings with her over 30 years of childcare and education experience. 

St. Patrick Preschool offers a balanced approach of self-directed and teacher directed activities.  Our mission is to assist the children to grow developmentally in preparations for their Kindergarten experience in a welcoming, Christian environment.  St. Patrick Preschool is a great place to play and learn!

by Mrs. Carol Kahn

Lots of things are happening at St. Patrick Daycare and Pre-school! 

We are growing and we are excited!

August has come…The Playground has a new layer of wood chips.  The classroom carpets have been cleaned.  The toys are waiting for action, the classrooms are organized.  What does it mean?  It is almost time for the 2010-11 school year to begin!  Excitement is in the air.  Enrollment is up.  To top off the good news, we now have air conditioning in the preschool to help with hot spring and fall afternoons.

We have our annual August Open House scheduled for Sunday afternoon on August 29.  At this time there will also be a parents meeting, while the children play.  The Day Care classrooms will be open at this time as well.

At Day Care, enrollment is also increasing.  We have 6 children enrolled, who will attend DK at St. Patrick.  We have over 12 enrolled who will attend our Preschool.

The Preschool/Day Care building is going to be a happening spot this fall!