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495 Earhart Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Monica Slack, Director of Early Childhood Programs
734-821-2606
Welcome to St. Paul Main School Campus Preschool! We are located at U23 and Geddes Road near Concordia University, together with the elementary and middle school at St. Paul Ann Arbor. We have three preschool classes on our campus. Students must be 33 months of age before they begin school. There are several scheduling options available to meet the needs of our families. Each child must register for a minimum of two days per week.
SESSION OPTIONS
Year-Round Program
Our play-based program centers on planned interest areas such as art, dramatic
play, blocks, math/manipulative, science, music/ movement, and language/reading readiness.
Support for English language learners is provided.
GROUP TIME EXPERIENCES
Stories, songs, sharing, group discussions, exposure to colors, numbers, letter sounds, shapes, sizes, and name recognition are all a part of our learning environment.
Our physical movement program is unique. Our campus has a large gymnasium (used almost exclusively by the preschool) and a physical movement teacher on staff. Our "Learning Through Movement" program is a sequentially taught curriculum in the field of movement. The program is designed to build self-confidence and develop the physical and sensory skills needed for future learning and life.
Field trips may include an apple orchard, a farm, nature walks, and other community helpers to come and visit St. Paul Preschool.
OUTDOOR PLAY
A fenced play yard is provided with large motor equipment. We go outdoors multiple times every day when the weather permits.
RATIO
Our teacher-student ratio is 1:7 or less.
We accept students aged 33 months to 5 years old. Summer camp is offered to current and new students enrolled in the Fall program.
OUR STAFF
Our staff are experienced, caring Christian teachers with degrees in Early Childhood Education and are highly qualified to conduct age-appropriate activities for your child.
SAMPLE DAY SCHEDULE
7:30—8:45 AM Early Bird Drop-off
8:45 AM Morning Preschool Planning time
9-10 AM Choices Time (child selects a variety of curriculum activities)
10-10:20 AM Circle Time (Finger Plays, Music, and Story Time)/Movement Time
10:35-11:00 AM Small Groups Time
11:00-11:15 AM Jesus Time
11:15-11:45 AM Outside Time/Goodbyes
11:45-1:00 PM Lunch Extension
1:00-3:00 PM Story-Time/Rest Time
3:00- 6:00 PM Afternoon Activities