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Preschool Information

Contact:
Kara Polega 
Preschool Director 
​Teacher
(3 yr & 4/5 yr programs)
Phone: (616) 842-1282
Email: kpolega@stmarysl.org

Cathy Carey
Teacher
(4yr program)

Patti Bernesser
Aide

Josephine Safranski
Aide

Preschool
​Program Information

Save the Date
St. Mary's Preschool Open House
Tuesday, March 12 2019
6:00 - 3 Year Old Class
6:30 - 4 Year Old Class
7:00 - Kindergarten Prep Class

Registration will open to the general public on Tuesday, March 12 and remain open until all slots are filled.
Classes do fill up, so register early!

Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is that young children learn best by doing. Our goal is to create a classroom environment that gives the children the opportunity to learn, explore, and succeed.

We consider preschool an important first step in your child’s education.  It is our goal to foster a curiosity and love of learning and of the school experience itself.  Each child needs to feel not only physically safe but also emotionally safe and appreciated as a unique and very special individual in order to be able to reach his or her potential. ​

Click on button below to register

​Class Options

3- Year- Old Class
Tuesday/Thursday
8:35-11:30 AM

4- Year- Old AM Class
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
​8:35-11:30am

Kindergarten Prep

Monday - Friday
​12:35-3:30 pm
* Kindergarten Readiness
​*Must be 5 by Dec 31
* Previous preschool experience

Our Preschool Program's curriculum and activities are designed to encourage physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth in all of our students. These activities include:

• Large and Small Group Meetings
• Zoo Phonics
• Activities and Games to Develop Literacy and Math Skills
• Pretend Play 
• Large and Small Motor Development 
• Art and Creative Expression
• Music
• Faith-Based Components--Daily Prayer, Developmentally Appropriate Religous Lessons, and Monthly Mass

Staff: Our staff is experienced in early childhood education as well as child development.  We provide equal and comprehensive education to all students in an effort to prepare them for kindergarten, elementary school and everyday life experiences.