Saint Angela's Children's Center is dedicated to the care of children regardless of race, color, or creed.  A CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN environment is fostered at the Center that respects the individuality of the child.  We strive to provide a high quality child development program to meet the individual needs of the children and families we serve.  We provide a loving and nurturing environment where children are cared for in a special manner.  The program provides for the emotional, spiritual, social, physical, cognitive, and creative growth of the child.  A sense of responsibility and respect for themselves, others and their environment is fostered.

School Profile

Saint Angela's Children's Center offers daily planned curriculum that encourages creativity in all developmental areas.  Programs are available for children, ages 3 to 5 years. All children must be potty trained for admission. Observation with parent and child is necessary at application time. We are licensed by the State of California.  Staff members meet all ECE requirements.  Since we believe children learn by doing, teachers prepare and plan a classroom environment that allows children to explore using their five senses. Redirection and positive reinforcement is a part of our daily routine.

Description of Program  

St. Angela's Children's Center is a school solely dedicated to the Early Childhood Development and  Education of children ages 3 to 6 years old.  Our established Catholic preschool program (since 1985) is staffed by loving, caring, and experienced teachers who work together in teams to create lessons, activities & events that promote the development of the "whole" child.   A typical school day allows the students many opportunities to experience God's love and gifts.  All aspects of the curriculum build strong Pre-Kindergarten readiness skills to build a strong foundation for success in Kindergarten and beyond.  The classrooms are outfitted with age-appropriate materials to allow for self-directed and teacher-initiated activities.  Our school site has two playgrounds that are designed with play structures, equipment and activities specifically for ages 3 to 6 years old.

Curriculum

Motor skills: Fine and large muscles are developed with the use of activity table using real-life situations and a daily creative movement program featuring song, finger play and dance.
Language skills: The ability to use words to express emotions and convey thoughts is developed through reading readiness activities which encourage conversation.
Social skills: Ample interaction among peers and with staff fosters social skills. Self-discipline is the key goal achieved by setting clear limits with the children.
Emotional skills: Children experience a mix of quiet and social activities in the care of a nurturing and loving staff. A healthy respect for one's self, peers and staff is encouraged.
Spiritual: Children learn of all God's creations and endless love through a developmentally appropriate curriculum.  An "I am Special" prayer begins each day reflecting on all of God's gifts.

State Licensing

Saint Angela's Children's Center is licensed by the State of California. Staff members meet all ECE requirements for training and education.

General Information

Administration:
Fr. Paul Murphy, Pastor
Virginia Ziomek, Principal/Director  virginiastangelas@comcast.net

Current Enrollment:
75 students

Student-Teacher Ratio:
10 to 1

 

Tuition (2008-2009):
		Yearly		Monthly
5 full days:		$9,350.00		$850.00
4 full days:		$8,041.00		$731.00
3 full days:		$7,249.00		$659.00
5 half days		$6,633.00		$603.00
4 half days		$6,006.00		$546.00
3 half days		$4,994.00		$454.00

Tuition may be paid in a single payment (by June 2008); semester payments (June 2008 & January 2009); or in eleven monthly installments.  Monthly installments must be made through the EFT program (Aug-May with June prepaid).

Full Day is 7:30 am – 5:30 pm (M-F) & includes morning and afternoon snack.
Half Day is 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (usually T-W-Th) & includes morning snack.
All children bring a lunch. 

Non-refundable Registration Fee 2008-2009 
$325.00 (+ $100 prepaid BBQ tickets to be sold by family)

Other Information

The school is located at the corner of 8th and Central in Pacific Grove, between Monterey and Pebble Beach. Our hours are 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. The school provides morning and afternoon snacks. All students provide their own lunches.

Registration Information

For information and registration materials, contact the school office at (831) 372-3555 or send email to stangelas@comcast.net.