St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Preschool

NEW CHURCH/PRESCHOOL BUILDING NEWS!

We are excited to announce the move to our new location at
44651 Avenida De Missiones which is directly off of Temecula Parkway.

This new and expanded state-of-the-art facility will allow us to take our already successful developmental program for Preschool, Tot and Pre-Kindergarten students to a new level of instruction and care. By more than doubling the total size, our new building will allow us to introduce exciting new programs such as After-School, Kindergarten and Elementary programs in the near future.

Please contact us to learn more about our exciting plans for the 2009 – 2010 school year or to simply make arrangements to tour our new building.

                                  Ali Jude
                                  Preschool Director
                                   951.302.8498

Don't forget - members of St. Thomas receive a 10% discount!

The Saint Thomas Episcopal Preschool serves the families of Temecula and the surrounding communities. The Center provides a comprehensive early childhood program with flexible schedules, fulfilling the needs of our community.

Our mission at Saint Thomas Episcopal Preschool is to be responsive to the individual needs of young children, encourage strong relationships with parents and provide children with the skills necessary for later school success.

At St. Thomas Preschool, quality is important to us. We define quality based on the Pre-kindergarten Learning and Developmental Guidelines from the California Department of Education. QUALITY means a preschool:

▪ Has experienced and educated early childhood teachers
▪ Provides appropriate inside and outdoor environments
▪ Partners with parents
▪ Is culturally sensitive to all the families
▪ Builds self-worth and self-esteem for all children
▪ Meets the needs of all of its children
▪ Regularly evaluates and assesses their program
▪ Utilizes a curriculum that is developmentally appropriate for the children it serves.

Highlights of our curriculum include:

▪ Content that is interesting and meaningful to the children
▪ Activities offered for individuals, small-groups and large groups
▪ A balance between teacher-directed and child-initiated activities
▪ Time for leisurely exploration and trying out new activities and ideas
▪ Ways for all children to be successful
▪ Alternating periods of active and quiet activities
▪ An emphasis on early literacy and fostering interest in reading and writing
▪ Activities that promote large muscle and fine motor development
▪ Opportunities for children to think, reason, question and experiment