Welcome to our 2 year old preschool program. We have multiple options to fit the needs of you and your child. Our state certified, degreed teachers will welcome your student into their fun and cheerful classrooms. We believe in the power of play, the spark of wonder, and the significance of being socially interactive. We have 2 start dates for our 2 year old program. Children who turn 2 before December 1, 2024 can begin the program in August, 2024. Students who turn 2 between December 2, 2024 and March 1, 2025 can begin the program in January, 2024. If you don't turn two until March of 2025 you will need to wait until August 2025 to enroll. We can’t wait to welcome your child to St. Peter Preschool!
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2 - 5 full days
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
2 - 5 half days
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
2 year old preschool sample schedule
7:00 - 8:00 AM Optional Extended Care program: Free-choice, learn/play centers
8:15 - 8:30 AM Arrival and Gather time: Morning routines, learning centers
8:30 - 9:00 AM Table Activities: Fine motor and art activities
9:00 - 9:15 AM Circle time: Calendar, weather, thematic books and literacy activities
9:20 - 9:50 AM Large motor activities: Indoor/outdoor activities outdoors or indoor motor room
10:00 - 10:30 AM Project/Learning Activity: Art activities, thematic free play
10:30 - 10:40 AM Music and Movement: Songs and rhythm activities
10:40 - 10:45 AM Prep for dismissal for half day students or prep for lunch for
full day students. Students that depart at the end of the half day will be taken to the exit for parent pick-up. Students who are in the full day program will proceed with lunch
10:55 - 11:25 AM Lunch: Cafe’ lunches eaten in the classroom
11:30 - 12:00 PM Recess: Free-choice motor activities in the motor room or small playground
12:05 - 12:15 PM Jesus Time: Bible stories, songs, and related thematic-based activities
12:15 - 12:25 PM Wind down activity
12:25 - 1:30 PM Quiet time: Naps on school provided mats. Children may use their own blankets and pillows from home
1:30 - 1:50 PM Snack time: Snacks are provided by families on a rotating basis
1:50 - 2:00 PM Prep to go home: Coats/backpacks and closing prayers
2:00 PM Dismissal: Car line or transitioning to Extended Care program
2:00 - 6:00 PM Optional Extended Care program: Free-choice learn / play centers
All of our programs offer on-site extended care from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
•State certified, degreed teachers, each with a classroom aide
•Developmentally appropriate curriculum which follows the Illinois State Early Learning Standards
•Fully equipped early childhood classrooms with technology integration
•Indoor and outdoor large motor play areas
““All glory to God for St. Peter and the Christ-centered, well-rounded curriculum and educational experience offered to every student who walks through their doors. My family has been blessed time-and-time again by the genuine care and attention of the teachers and staff who seek first to reach their students with the love of Jesus.””
