Preschool

Preschool

The goal of Mater Dolorosa Pre-School is to provide our pre-school children with positive opportunities for growth by:

Recognizing the special nature of the pre-school experience
Helping each child recognize their self worth as an individual and their ability to contribute as part of a group
Creating an atmosphere conducive to learning, fun and social development
Integrating the pre-school program into the spiritual life of the Mater Dolorosa School and Parish communities
Offering opportunities to develop social and learning skills which will ensure a successful transition to full day kindergarten.

Curriculum

Religion: prayer time, seasonal activities
Number/Letter/Shape Recognition
Music
Developing health work/play habits
Art Activities
Health and Safety

Administration and Staff

The pre-school is under the administration of the Pastor of Mater Dolorosa Parish and Principal of Mater Dolorosa School. The program is staffed by a full time teacher certified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. Additional staffing is in compliance with state and diocesan regulations.

Tuition

The 2008-2009 Preschool per day rate is $23. Upon enrollment, your child is guaranteed a slot in the 2, 3, 4 or 5 day program. Tuition credits will not be given for any day that your child does not attend because of snow days, short term illness or personal family reasons. If an extra activity day is added, payment for the extra day is due on that day. Tuition is due the first of every month with a late payment fee of $10 assessed if payment has not been received by the 15^th of the month. Pre-school tuition is separate from that of any other tuition payment due to Mater Dolorosa School.

Enrollment

All pre-school students must be four years of age by September 1^st of the year in which they are enrolling and must be toilet trained to be qualified for the program.

Schedule

The five day a week program follows the Mater Dolorosa School schedule. Pre-school begins at 8:00 a.m. with dismissal at 2:00 p.m. Parents have the option to enroll their child for a 2, 3, 4 or 5 day week. Our school follows guidelines set forth by the Holyoke Public School System.

Lunch and Snacks

Children enrolled in the Pre-School Program are welcome to participate in the school's hot lunch program. Lunch is available at $2.25 per day. Chocolate or white milk is also available at $.50 for children who choose to bring cold lunch. Mater Dolorosa Pre-School will provide a healthy snack to the children each morning. Milk or juice will be provided with the morning snack. PARENTS ARE ADVISED TO INFORM THE TEACHER OF ANY ALLERGIES THEIR CHILD MAY HAVE.