Philosophy
Our program goals are the following:
- To reinforce the children's creative use of language, art and music.
- To provide children with an opportunity to know their peer group in a relaxed atmosphere.
- To acquaint children with letter and number concepts and give them a beginning awareness of social studies and science.
- To provide outdoor and indoor play.
- To help children explore their environment on field trips.
It is our aim to encourage your preschoolers to continue questioning, seeking and inquiring by giving them new experiences. We try to teach independence, responsibility, cooperation and self-awareness.
Location
1801 W. Broadway - Room 139
St. Peter, MN 56082
In 1956 a group of St. Peter parents formed the St. Peter Play Group to provide an educational program for their children. The group met in the basement of family homes. Over the years the name and location had been changed, but the main educational goals remained the same. In the 1980's the group was renamed the Central Community Preschool but soon would be changed to Little Saints Preschool.
Little Saints Preschool is licensed by the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services. Little Saints Preschool is a non-profit, independently operated preschool and parent cooperative. Parent participation is welcomed but not required. Little Saints Preschool is partially funded by the St. Peter Area United Way, Inc.
Hours
3-4 year olds: 8:00-11:00 a.m. - Tuesday and Thursday
Pre-kindergarteners: 8:00-11:00 a.m. - Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Pre-kindergarteners: Noon-3:00 p.m. - Monday through Friday
Admission
Children are eligible for admission if they are three years of age and have not yet been enrolled in kindergarten.
This program will not discriminate in admissions or dismissals on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin or source of payment.
Every child enrolled in the program must have a health care summary and immunization record on file at the preschool.
In addition to these, each family must fill out a family information form and an authorization form and other forms required by the State of Minnesota.
Tuition
Tuition is computed on an annual school year basis, payable annually, semi-annually or monthly. Each year the parent board reviews tuition and sets the following year's tuition. A scholarship fund is available for qualified families needing financial assistance. A copy of the past year income and a financial assistance form is required to be submitted for Board action.
Fundraising
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Little Saints Preschool's main fund-raiser is "Breakfast with Santa", held on a Saturday in December. This fund-raiser is extremely important to meet the preschool's operating expenses. All parents are asked to assist with the fund-raiser in some capacity.
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