At Sacred Heart Preschool we believe that children learn best through play and in an atmosphere of enthusiasm and fun. We provide a balance of child centered and structured curriculum throughout the year, and an environment rich in experiences that promote positive development in their physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth.

Goals of Sacred Heart Preschool

We strive to keep the physical environment comfortable and to provide fun and exciting learning experiences for the children. Providing a “child centered” curriculum that is based on the children’s interests allows them to feel comfortable with what they know and excited to find out more about their world. A variety of toys, materials and activities are provided daily to foster growth in all the developmental areas. There is a balance between adult initiated and child directed play at the centre to enhance the learning process.

Sacred Heart Preschool costs, schedule, and age of child

• Preschool fees are $85 per month for two classes per week. Fees are due and payable by the first of each month. Any fees paid after the first Thursday of the month will be subject to a $10 late charge.
• Class times are:
  Mon/Wed 9am – 11am
  Tues/Thurs 9am – 11am
  Mon/Wed 1pm – 3pm
  Tues/Thurs 1pm – 3pm.
• Children must be three years of age within the calendar year to enroll in preschool.

Guidance and discipline policy for Sacred Heart Preschool

We believe in positive reinforcement, and we stress throughout the year that we are all friends. Each child is seen as a unique individual, and the preschool teachers are aware of the effect of development stages on behavior. The preschool teachers are aware of familial and cultural influences on behavior and the preschool teachers use preventative guidance strategies.

Arrival and pickup

Please do not drop your child off more than five minutes before class or pick him/her up more than five minutes after class, as this is classroom preparation time. For the safety of your child, please let staff know if there are any changes in the person who is to pick up your child.

Snacks

To encourage healthy eating habits please send only fruit or a vegetable for snack time please! We will cut up all the snacks and share with our friends. We will save cookies etc. for parties throughout the year.

For ‘helping parents’

Please sign the calendar on the bulletin board if you would like to help in the classroom. If you help twice in one month, $10.00 will be refunded back to you. Refunds will be issued in December and June.

Wellness policy at Sacred Heart Preschool

The parent/guardian is required to keep a child at home when the child exhibits one or more of the following symptoms:

• Pain—any complaints of unexpected or undiagnosed pain
• An acute cold with fever, runny nose and eyes, coughing, and sore throat
• Difficulty in breathing
• A fever of 100°F/38.2°C or more
• Sore throat
• Infected skin or eyes or an undiagnosed rash
• Headache and stiff neck
• Unexplained diarrhea or loose stool combined with nausea, vomiting, or stomach cramps
• Severe itching of body and/or scalp
• Known or suspected communicable diseases

Release-of-child policy at Sacred Heart Preschool

No child will leave the preschool environment unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. If a parent or guardian is not able to pick the child up, the teachers must have verbal or written permission from the parent in regards to who is authorized to pick up the child. The authorized person should have picture identification available.

For more information about Sacred Heart Preschool or Daycare

For more information, or to register your child, please contact the Sacred Heart Preschool at 250-398-5852 or drop by Sacred Heart Preschool at 455 Pigeon Avenue, Williams Lake, BC.