About Our Preschool Program
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The Saint Paul the Apostle Preschool has three program offerings:
- Monday - Friday (5 days): 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday (3 days): 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Tuesday, Thursday (2 days): 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
The Little Rams program follows the K-8 Saint Paul School calendar. The Little Rams program follows the K-8 school for calamity and snow days as well as parent-teacher conferences.
The Little Rams has a staggered start to the school year similar to our Kindergarten students. Half the class will start on the first day of school, the second half will start on the second day of school, and the first full day will be the third day of school.
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St. Paul uses FACTS, an outside tuition management company, to collect payments for our Little Rams Program. A checking account, savings account, or credit card can be debited on a monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual basis. The online application for FACTS Tuition Management must be set up by July 15th.
See our Tuition Page for more information and tuition rates.
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After school care is provided from 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM.
After school care costs will be added to the total tuition and collected through FACTS Tuition Management.
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The child must be capable of profiting from the program offered.
The child must be 3 years of age by September 30th for the 3 year old program.
The child must be 4 years of age by September 30th for the 4 year old program.
The child must have potential to function successfully in a group.
The child must use the toilet independently. Diapers and pull-ups are not permitted to be worn at preschool.Apply Here!
1. Children with siblings enrolled in St. Paul School.
Please see our New Student Application Information Page for an overview of our application and enrollment process
Application for St. Paul Little Rams Preschool will be accepted in the following order:
2. Children of families who are registered, active, and supporting members of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. School families must use their offering envelopes since this is our only record of participation and financial support. The amount given is not the main issue, but the consistency of giving.
3. Children of non-parishioners on a space available basis.
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Little Rams Preschool classrooms are licensed for a group size of 24 children however, the maximum number in each classroom is 20 children. Each classroom has a lead teacher and one full-time paraprofessional. Currently there is one part-time floater that will help in all three classrooms.
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Preschool children will bring a packed lunch daily to eat in their classrooms.
Little Rams Preschool is required by ODE State Licensing Rules to have a regularly scheduled rest time after lunch. St. Paul provides cots for each student to use. Children can bring a small pillow, blanket and soft toy for rest.
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An open house orientation is planned at the beginning of the school year.
Daily contact is made with the parent/guardian through parent communication software and newsletters.
Scheduled conferences are held twice a year. Non-scheduled conferences can be held at any time by request of the parent/guardian.
Parents are also invited to be active participant in the classroom by attending special activities, attending parties and being guest readers.
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The goal of the St. Paul Little Rams Preschool is to nurture a faith-based child-centered learning environment that meets the unique needs of children using a developmentally appropriate experiential learning curriculum. The curriculum engages the children in a faith-based “learning by doing” model that supports our K-8 STEAM curriculum model of active inquiry and problem solving. St. Paul Little Rams Preschool will use ACCESS Curriculum and follow the Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards.
Our Catholic faith will be taught and integrated into our curriculum daily.
A typical preschool day includes a balance of quiet and active activities, large and small group learning opportunities and indoor/outdoor experiences.
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Children should wear play clothes that are comfortable and suitable for indoor and outdoor play. Proper shoes for outdoor play are required.
We respect your decision as primary educators of your children; however, we would ask that you work out a consistent plan with the teacher if you plan to pick up your child before 2:30 PM. Preschool age children thrive when provided with structure and consistency. We cannot offer any discounts for families who choose to pick up their child before the regularly scheduled 2:30 PM end time.Families should fill out an emergency card with approved adults that can pick up and drop off. An approved adult must walk the Preschool student into and out of the school building for drop-off and pick-up.
Preschool age students cannot ride the district buses as a means of transportation. Families can make arrangements with private daycares for bus transportation.
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Click here to view the Little Rams Handbook.
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