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Mission Statement
Saint Victor’s Preschool is a Catholic institution which assists parents in laying down a solid moral and academic foundation, thus fostering in the children, self-confidence, love of neighbor and love of God through prayer, play and study.
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About Us
Philosophy, Curriculum and Mission Statement
Philosophy: We, the administration, faculty/staff of Saint Victor’s Preschool, dedicate ourselves to providing an environment in which we may nurture the spiritual, cognitive, psychological, social, physical and aesthetic potential in each of our preschool students. Furthermore, we believe that each child is a unique, creative, and responsive person who grows and learns through interaction with others in an atmosphere of faith, thereby fostering true Christian living. In a positive, caring and supportive environment, therefore, we work to facilitate the development of our preschool students as caring, productive, and responsible members of their church and community.
Curriculum: At Saint Victor’s Preschool, we emphasize learning through play. It is through play and our hands on approach that we introduce literacy, early mathematics, science, social studies, and faith formation. Play is critical to all aspects of development, and it is the primary vehicle through which children learn. Play stimulates creativity. It is an inherently self-expressive activity that draws on the child’s imagination. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, play is highly enjoyable! By being a careful observer of children’s play, the teachers have the opportunity to discover the child’s interests and abilities.
Our curriculum emphasizes growth and learning in all the major areas of development – social and emotional development, physical development, cognitive development and language development. To instill the love of learning is a priority at Saint Victor’s Preschool. This includes the empowerment of one’s own ideas and feelings, leading to success in school and in life. We promote an anti-bias curriculum through multicultural education. We strive to maintain an environment where everyone is welcome. Saint Victor’s Preschool is also dedicated to Early Childhood Faith Formation. Every child is a gift from God, and should be given the time and resources to realize and appreciate their own innate goodness and self-worth.
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We gladly accept children between the ages of 2 years old and 5 years old. We do not require children to be toilet trained to attend our preschool. Here at Saint Victor’s Preschool, we offer a variety of different programs to accommodate almost any schedule. If for some reason you don’t see a program that fits your specific needs, please feel free to contact us – we are flexible and can work with you to create a schedule that works for you and your child. If you would like more information regarding our program, please contact the Preschool Office!
FULL DAY PROGRAM OPTIONS
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
**For the Full Day program we provide both a morning and afternoon snack accompanied with either milk, juice or water. The daily snack consists of food that is both nutritious and delicious!
HALF DAY PROGRAM OPTIONS
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 12:00pm to 3:00pm
**For the Half Day program we provide both a morning snack that is accompanied with either milk, juice or water. The daily snack consists of food that is both nutritious and delicious!
Annual Registration Fees –
New to the Preschool – For all new children to Saint Victor’s Preschool, we require a non-refundable deposit of $300.00 when you enroll your child/children in our program.
Continuing at the Preschool – At the beginning of the school year, there is a non-refundable $300.00 Annual Registration Fee for all returning children to Saint Victor’s Preschool.
ADDITIONAL FEES
$75.00 Earthquake Kit Fee/One Time Fee/Child
Financial Aid & Tuition Discounts – While Saint Victor’s Preschool does not currently offer financial aid for monthly tuition — we do offer various discounts in certain situations. Please call the Preschool Office for more information regarding tuition discounts.
LIC#19 7417482
2019/2020 Saint Victor Preschool Parent Handbook
Version 8.0 *updated annually
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Here at Saint Victor Preschool we have created an environment that fosters learning through play (our preschool philosophy) which extends to all aspects of our preschool curriculum, including our religious education also known as faith formation. The teachers have designated one day of the week to focus strictly on early faith formation in the classroom. This is achieved through the meticulous planning of various activities including attending noon mass, learning about a different Saint each week, saying prayers throughout the day as well as listening to short bible stories and singing spiritual songs.
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At Saint Victor Preschool we believe the parents are the primary educators. We believe your presence and support to the school are crucial factors influencing the positive development of your child reaching their full potential. Service Hours are designed as a way to demonstrate your support for your child as well as the school through your presence.
Service
Each family is required to volunteer 40 hours of service to the preschool per school year. Both immediate and extended family members qualify to meet the required service hours. A complete record of all time volunteered will be kept on file in the preschool office. All volunteers are required to sign in and out of the classroom (actual time volunteered will be verified by supervising teacher). A donation of $250 may be paid in lieu of the 40 hours of service to Saint Victor’s Preschool.
All parents/family members wanting to volunteer their time must complete the following:
- Attend and complete a Virtus training course provided by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. For more information about the Virtus course, click here.
- Be Fingerprinted through the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, For more information on upcoming Fingerprinting sessions, please click here.
- Provide proof of a negative TB test.
Fundraising
The financial well being of Saint Victor’s Preschool is only partially provided by tuition. We rely on our bi yearly fundraising and the generosity of our families to help meet our financial obligations. Monies received via fundraisers are
- Factored into our annual budget and are used according to the needs of the school and
- Help to keep our tuition rates low and competitive
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Saint Victor Preschool supports and encourages parent participation in the classroom during classroom activities, fundraisers and field trips. The continued safety and well being of every child at Saint Victor Preschool is of our highest priority.
In keeping with The Los Angeles Archdiocesan policies and guidelines of the Safeguard the Children Program as well as the USCCB Charter on the Protection of Children and young people – we offer the VIRTUS Training course. Every adult that volunteers and/or works around children at Saint Victor’s Preschool and Saint Victor Catholic Church (staff included) must receive the VIRTUS certification and sign the Code of Conduct Form.
The Safeguard the Children Committee here at Saint Victor Church schedules VIRTUS training sessions regularly. If you are interested in attending a VIRTUS training or have questions please contact our Certified Facilitator, Djinna Gochis at 310.652.6477.
To find a VIRTUS Session near you or learn more about the course, please visit www.virtus.org
FINGERPRINTING SESSIONS
To find out more information on the Fingerprinting process, to obtain a fingerprinting form and to see the current schedule please contact the office!
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Karate Class - Master Eric Bryant
We love Tuesdays! Master Bryant is definitely the master of these kids. For one hour he has their complete attention as he teaches them more than just the physical aspects of karate. He also emphasizes honesty, integrity, and being an all around good person.
Soccer Shots - Coach JustinSoccer Shots is a leader in youth soccer development for children ages 2-8. Their nationally recognized program offers a high energy, fun,
age-appropriate introduction to the wonderful game of soccer. The innovative curriculum emphasizes both soccer skills and character development. Their goal is simple: to leave a lasting, positive impact on every child they serve. Visit the Soccer Shots website for more information.
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