Friday, September 10
Pre-K 3's: 10:30-11:30 AM
Pre-K 4's: 12:30-1:30 PM
Family Pizza Potluck Party for Pre-K & 5's
Sunday, September 12
5:00-6:30 PM
Beacon Place
First Day of Preschool is Monday, Sept 13.
Thank you!
Holy Cross Preschool and Holy Cross 5's If you missed the Open House on January 31st and were interested in taking a tour of our Preschool or 5-year-old program, please call us at 621-5060. You are welcome to make an appointment at anytime.
Information about our programs and registration material can be found in the Parish office, the Preschool building, or online at www.mrsmartellsclass.com.
Holy Cross Preschool
4492 Lake Avenue
Rochester, NY 14612
585-621-5060
To learn more about preschool learning activities, visit Mrs. Martell's Classroom
Half Day Preschool
3 year-olds
Tuesday/Thursday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Half Day Preschool
4 year-olds
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Half Day Preschool
3 and 4 year-olds
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Full Day Preschool
3 and 4 year-olds
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Before & After Care
Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Children must be:
- potty trained
- 3 years-old by December 1 of the current school year, to be enrolled in the 3 year-old program
- 4 years-old by December 1 of the current school year, to be enrolled in the 4 year-old program
In addition, a copy of the birth certificate and immunization record is required.
- Child evaluations and parent-teacher conferences twice per year
- Opportunites for parents to participate in classroom activities
- Classroom computers
- Small, age-specific classes
Holy Cross Preschool is a full day preschool program, with before and after care services for children ages 3 to 5. Our purpose is to provide the children of the community a quality preschool experience by providing each child an individual curriculum that is based on that child's development level.
Our preschool program helps prepare children for kindergarten by providing them an opportunity to discover the world around them and to see how they fit into it. Our program assists children in gaining growth socially, emotionally, and intellectually through play and learning experiences in a loving, caring and safe environment. Our program also inspires the children's understanding of God's love for us. Religion is incorporated into the program each day through prayers and stories. Christian values are taught by example.
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy of education focuses on the whole child. We believe:
- the early years of life build a framework for life-long learning.
- in the dignity and value of all children.
- that social and intellectual skills are best learned in an environment where self-esteem is nurtured and respect is absolute.
- children learn best through active exploration, experimentation and problem solving in a safe and stimulating setting.
In keeping with this philosophy, Holy Cross Preschool provides a program that helps children develop a love of learning, independence, self-control and the ability to interact positively with others.
Faculty/Staff
- Caring and nurturing staff with experience at the Early Childhood level
- NYS Certified Teacher
- Low student/staff ratio
Facility
- Beautifully equipped and spacious classroom
- New playground with fenced play area adjacent to the building
- Indoor gymnasium with equipment for developing large motor skills
- Music, Art, Library and Computers included in the curriculum
Meals and Snacks
- Breakfast is provided between the hours of 7:00 - 8:30 AM
- A morning snack is provided on a rotating basis by the preschool parents
- An afternoon snack is provided by the program
- Students need to bring their own lunch. (There is a microwave available if items need to be heated.)
