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Our Students | Our Program | Registration | Co-op Responsibilities
Q: Do students need to be potty trained?
A: No. Teachers and assistants will work with you and your child at their comfort level. We use diaper changing time to bond with your child and increase their feeling of comfort and security at school. All children will eventually be toilet trained.
Q: What if my child has separation problems?
A: Our school offers suggestions on how to prepare your child for school. During "parent training" we will lay the foundation for the transition from home to school. All children are different and we respect the child's need for security. The parent can stay with the child and work toward separating gradually.
Q: What ages do you accept? Is this cut-off firm?
A: Children MUST be 3 years old by September 1st of the enrolled year. There are no exceptions.
Q: What is the schedule?
A: Classes are 9:00-12:00 M/W/F or T/TH for Juniors (three-year olds). Seniors (four-year olds) attend from 9:00-12:00 three days per week (or four days per week depending on availability), with an enrichment day option. Lunch Bunch is available to all students from 12:00-1:30 on Monday or Thursday.
Q: Do you have on-site babysitting for siblings?
A: No. You need to make arrangements for siblings to be cared for offsite.
Q: How will my child meet the state standards for kindergarten in a play-based developmental program?
A: We believe that preschool children learn by handling their environment. Circle time develops the skills of concentration and attention. Block building bridges the world of pretend and reality. Water play encourages measurement, sensory experiences, and observation and prediction. Clay encourages fine motor development so important for writing. Dramatic play allows children to re-enact experiences and stories, fears and feelings. Outdoor play builds strong muscles and healthy bodies > more
Q: What does the typical day look like?
A: The children enter at 9:00 and are greeted at circle time in a variety of ways. We introduce the theme of the day with a story or science experiment. We sing and go play. Seniors are outside first and juniors are indoors in center play (dramatic play, art room, science center, block room, etc.) After an hour of play, children wash hands and have snack. The seniors come inside for circle time and center time, and the juniors move outside. Both classes conclude at 12:00 noon with a closing circle.
Q: How big are the classes and what is the student-teacher ratio?
A: Classes are 16 to 18 students per day, and are homogeneously grouped according to age with an adult-to-child ratio of 1 to 4. The permanent staff includes one full-time teacher/director, one full-time certified teacher, two credentialed teacher assistants, and two teacher aides.
Q: How long has Susan Kelly been director?
A: Since August 2002. > see Susan's bio
Q: What is the registration process?
A: We require that you make an appointment to visit the school with your child. This allows you to develop a clear understanding of our program and a chance to observe your child in the environment. Starting on October 15th for alumni and St. Paul's pledging church members and November 15th for new families, we begin accepting requests for visits for the following year's program. An application may be submitted following your school visit. > more
Q: What are my chances of getting in?
A: Priority is based on the date the registration form is turned in, following the visit of parent and child. Additionally, board members, key job holders, alumni and St. Paul's church members have priority.
Q: What is the cost of attending St Paul's?
A: See the Fees page for information.
Q: What if I have twins?
A: Parents of twins receive a 10% discount on one child's tuition (the lower of the two rates) and pay participating rates for one child and the non-participating rate for the sibling.
> more about Registration
Q: What are my classroom responsibilities?
A: A parent must work in the classroom once every other week if his/her child attends twice a week, and once per week if his/her child attends three days.
Q: What is the additional time commitment required of me as a co-op parent?
A: See the Co-op Duties page for details.
Q: Can someone else work for me?
A: Yes. All adults who will be working regularly at the school are required to attend a training course offered before school begins. This includes parents, grandparents, nannies, etc.
> more about Co-op Duties
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