Programs

Programs

Full-day, year-round care from 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten, Monday to Friday, 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.

At a glance

ProgramAgesTeacher-to-child ratioHighlights
Infant6 weeks – 18 months1 : 4Primary caregiver, individual schedules, daily reports
ToddlerFrom 18 months*1 : 6Modified HighScope curriculum, Baby Signs®, gentle move into group routines
Early preschoolTwo-year-olds1 : 12Growing independence; toilet training in partnership with parents
Preschool / Pre-KOne and two years before kindergarten1 : 12HighScope, Zoo-phonics®, School Readiness Team
Ratios from our Parent Handbook. *Most toddlers move to a two-year-old classroom around 24 months, depending on space and family preference.

Families choose a 3, 4 or 5-day schedule. See Tuition & Fees.

Smiling baby lying under a soft blanket

Infants & Toddlers

Individualized, responsive care in the first years.

Children racing tricycles during Physical Fitness Week

Preschool & Pre-K

Joyful, hands-on learning that builds kindergarten readiness.

Classroom set up as an “Astronaut School” for Space Camp week

Curriculum

HighScope, Zoo-phonics®, Baby Signs® and STEAM.

Fresh fruit, vegetables and wholesome meals

Meals & Nutrition

Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack, cooked fresh on site.

Children raising their hands at an outdoor dinosaur assembly with a naturalist

Enrichment & Extras

Themed weeks, visiting programs, festivals, music and more.

Parents and children smiling together outdoors

What we offer families

Conferences, screenings, family events and an open-door policy.

What we offer families

  • Ideal operating hours for working families (6:30 am – 6:00 pm)
  • Variable scheduling possibilities
  • Tuition discounts and incentives
  • Festive family events where you’ll form lasting memories and friendships with other families
  • Parent seminars
  • Parent–teacher conferences twice a year to discuss your child’s progress
  • The Desired Results Developmental Profile, shared twice a year, on your child’s learning, getting along with others, and being safe and healthy
  • Developmental screenings (Ages and Stages) shared with parents
  • Annual height, weight, dental, vision and hearing screenings for all children 2 years and above
  • Daily communication in the infant/toddler program about each child’s day
  • A safe and secure campus with keypad entry on all gates

Family events, parent seminars and screenings are listed as described on our previous website. Please ask on your tour about this year’s schedule.

Come see us

The best way to get to know Saint Andrew’s is to visit. Book a personal tour of our campus, or call us at (949) 651-0198.