About
St. Joseph’s Montessori Preschool Staff believes in the education of the whole child. We feel that each area of his/her development is of equal importance. We offer each child a stimulating environment where intellectual, social-emotional, spiritual and physical growth is nurtured through an integrated curriculum presented by caring adults.
GOALS
The following are areas of development you can expect to see in your child:
- A Joy of Learning
- Concentration
- Learning Through Discovery
- Attachment to Reality
- Independence
- Love of Order
- Self-Confidence
- Ability to Choose
- Self-discipline
- Enjoyment of God and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
CURRICULUM
The Montessori curriculum is much broader than many other early-childhood programs. In our classrooms, we have activities ranging from fine motor development to zoology. The environment is carefully designed to allow children easy access to a variety of learning experiences. The Montessori Program is sequenced according to the principles of development. Every activity is carefully thought out to build on previous preparation and to lead the intelligence to a higher activity. The routine of the classroom is based upon the principle of freedom of choice and designed to develop independence and responsibility through self-correcting activities.
AGES
Children from ages 2 ½ to 5 may enroll in St. Joseph’s Montessori Preschool.
Class Schedules:
MORNING AFTERNOON
3 DAY CLASSES M/W/F 8:15-11:15 12:00-3:00
5 DAY CLASSES M-F 8:15-11:15 12:00-3:00
MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL TUITION
Preschool tuition is different from regular school because it is ½ day and there is no parish subsidy. We do have reduced rates if you have children in other grades (K-8) at St. Joseph School.
